Prepare for an unforgettable musical moment as GRAMMY-winning Cedric Gervais and Rock and Roll & Songwriters Hall of Famer Nile Rodgers unite to breathe new life into the timeless anthem “We Are Family” by Sister Sledge. This reimagined version seamlessly blends Cedric’s signature big-room house energy and lush, melodic layers with Nile’s iconic funk-driven grooves, delivering a dancefloor-oriented masterpiece that’s both nostalgic and respectful to the original version, as well as cutting-edge with a notable modern twist.
Pulsing basslines and shimmering synths elevate the timeless chorus, while Rodgers’ unmistakable instrumentals provide a sleek, rhythmic heartbeat. Out now on Armada Music, it’s not only a tribute to the classic but a dance floor anthem crafted for today’s global audience. Following Cedric’s summer smash “Switch” with David Guetta from July this year, “We Are Family” captures the essence of both artists’ worlds, creating an irresistible fusion of soulful funk and house music. This is the second reinterpretation of a classic hit record that Cedric Gervais and Nile Rodgers have worked on together, after their hugely successful single, “Everybody Dance,” with Franklin was released in 2020.
“4 years ago myself, Franklin and Nile Rogers recreated the single ‘Everybody Dance,’ we had so much fun with the record and when we realized we had an opportunity to recreate ‘We Are Family’ with Nile and collaborate together, again we jumped at the chance. We got together at Night Bird studio in Los Angeles and recreated the record there and then; Nile’s love for music is infectious, and the stories he shared during the session were inspiring. This song has such a positive, unifying message and I can’t wait to share it with everyone.” — Cedric Gervais
“It feels like with each passing year, ‘We Are Family’ and its message becomes more powerful. Black, white, gay, straight, rich, poor, Christian, Muslim, we are all family. To have the opportunity to reimagine it at the request of my friend Cedric Gervais at a point in time when the world needs hope is wonderful, and its purpose is to bring some joy.” — Nile Rodgers
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References
Unfolded PR. (2024). GRAMMY-winning Artists Cedric Gervais and Nile Rodgers Join Forces on a Modern Version of Sister Sledge’s Timeless Hit “We Are Family,” written and originally produced by Mr. Rodgers with his CHIC Organization partner Bernard Edwards in 1979. Out Now on Armada Music. Retrieved from https://press.beunfolded.com/cedricgervaisnilerodgerswearefamily.html
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