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Rednex – Wild N Free – Compact Disc Single
Wild N Free by Rednex is a track that exemplifies the group’s unique blend of Eurodance and country music elements, a style they popularized in the mid-1990s. Rednex, known for their major hit “Cotton Eye Joe,” often infuses traditional country sounds, like banjos and fiddles, with the energetic beats of Eurodance music, creating a distinctive and catchy genre crossover.
Rednex was initially the brainchild of Swedish producers Janne Ericsson, Orjan Oban Oberg, and Pat Reiniz, who decided to try mixing country music with eurodance. The name “Rednex” was chosen as a misspelling of the word rednecks. They reworked the traditional folk song, Cotton-Eyed Joe, into a dance song and released it in 1994, to huge worldwide success. This started the Country House music fad which lasted for a few years afterward.
They recorded their songs with studio musicians, and a fake group of redneck role players to represent the group were put together. Over the years, these performers have come and gone, and as of 2006 there have been 11 different role players. Though they were not involved in the actual music making in the beginning, they are responsible for the Rednex image as a whole and thus are considered just as much part of the group as the actual musicians. In 2005 they started to play the music themselves as well taking over all vocal parts and the music production.
Wild N Free captures this fusion perfectly, featuring upbeat, danceable rhythms alongside more rustic, country-style instrumentation. The song typically has lively, spirited vocals that match its exuberant musical arrangement, and its lyrics likely celebrate themes of freedom and adventure, resonant with the group’s overall playful and irreverent style.
This track would appeal to fans of both dance and country music, offering a fun and unconventional take on both genres. Rednex’s ability to blend these different musical styles has allowed them to carve out a unique niche in the dance music scene, and “Wild N Free” is a testament to their creative and eclectic musical approach.
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the original plastic seal
ZYX Records
Made In Germany
Track Listing
1. Wild N Free (Original Mix)
2. Wild N Free (Remix Edit)
3. Wild N Free (Original Extended)
4. Wild N Free (Remix Extended)
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