Back in the day, KC and the Sunshine Band were at the top of the US Billboard 100 and R&B charts in the mid-’70s, 1975 to be exact with hits like: “Get Down Tonight”, “I’m Your Boogie Man” and the smash hit “That’s the Way I Like It”, well, there’s a new take on the pop favorite “That’s the Way I Like It”.

Varges Thomas has reworked and showcases the prowess of his funk masters in this pop and R&B song. From synth keyboard sounds to funky guitar beats along with percussive beats; This new beat will get you up and moving on the dance floor. Taking an old classic hit and making it your own is what creative artists do. Making pop and funk work at the same time is masterful. For those of us with ears to listen and who can keep up with a dance, you can sing along to this funky jam.

Classic songs are time tested. The song “I listening it through the Grapevine” by Gladys Knight and the Pips in 1967 to Marvin Gaye’s version in 1968; both artists enjoyed success with hit records for the same song with different melodies and arrangements. Gladys reached #1 and #2 on Billboard’s Hot 100 and R&B charts. Marvin had the same results a year later, in 1968. Then, in 1981, Roger Troutman himself from Hamilton, Ohio, turned up and did his rendition of the same titled song showing off his artistic talents with his talk-box and the song hit the charts. number 1 in Billboard’s R&B. cards

It is factual; artist who knows how to arrange, produce and be creative with his own originality with music from the past; he or she could easily end up with a hit record. Only time will tell if Varges’ cover of KC and the Sunshine Band’s “That’s How I Like It” will be a hit.

For the recording artist trying to do a rendition of a song that was popular back in the day, be sure to add your own style and identity to the mix. This will show your fans and music lovers around the world that you have the versatility and creativity to own the project; that will be a new sound for your listening pleasure. Even music critics won’t be able to say it wasn’t yours! Let the music play.