Ultra Flava

"Ultra Flava" is a house song by British duo Heller and Farley Project (Pete Heller and Terry Farley). After the wide renown with their remix of Ultra Naté's "How Long" in 1994 and M People's "Open Your Heart" in 1995, they released "Ultra Flava" in 1996. It is a slightly re-worked version of their mix of "How Long", without Naté's vocals. They entitled the song "Ultra Flava" as a nod to the track’s origins.[1] It peaked at number 22 on the UK Singles Chart[2] and number 1 on the UK Dance Chart. In the US, "Ultra Flava" peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart. The song was very popular in clubs and many DJs, like Boris Dlugosch, DJ Sneak, Grant Nelson, Mousse T. and Rhythm Masters have made their own remixes of the track. A black-and-white music video was made to accompany the song.

"Ultra Flava"
Single by Heller and Farley Project
Released1996
Genre
LabelAM:PM
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Terry Farley
  • Pete Heller
  • Wilkinson
Heller and Farley Project singles chronology
"From The Dat Vol. 1"
(1995)		 "Ultra Flava"
(1996)		 "From The Dat Vol. 2"
(1998)
Music video
"Ultra Flava" on YouTube

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "Mega-hot U.K. production/songwriting team is primed to enjoy matching stateside success with this, a rousing instrumental anthem influenced by legendary disco bands like the SalSoul Orchestra. Partners Pete Heller and Terry Farley prove adept at crafting taut pop hooks while maintaining a credible deep-house edge. A summertime club favorite on import, the domestic pressing of "Ultra Flava" boasts refreshing new interpretations by Mousse T., Ralphi Rosario, Boris Dlugosch, and DJ Sneak. A snug radio edit could easily result in a pop/crossover smash à la Robert Miles' "Children".[3]

Impact and legacy

Mixmag ranked it at number 33 in its list of the best singles of 1995, Mixmag End Of Year Lists:1995.

DJ Magazine listed it number 85 in their ranking of the Top 100 Club Tunes in 1998.[4]

Track listing
12-inch single, UK
No.TitleLength
1."Ultra Flava" (Original Flava) 
2."Ultra Flava" (Grant Nelson's 3 Tier Experience) 
3."Ultra Flava" (Vox Version) 
4."Ultra Flava" (Pete's Dub) 
12-inch single, UK
No.TitleLength
1."Ultra Flava" (Rhythm Masters Club Mix) 
2."Ultra Flava" (Rhythm Masters Trans Disco Mix) 
3."Ultra Flava" (Melody Flava) 
4."Ultra Flava" (Bass Flava) 
5."Ultra Flava" (Just A Groove) 
CD single, UK
No.TitleLength
1."Ultra Flava" (Vox Edit)3:14
2."Ultra Flava" (Original Edit)3:55
3."Ultra Flava" (Original Flava)7:03
4."Ultra Flava" (Grant Nelson's 3 Tier Experience)6:17
5."Ultra Flava" (Vox Version)6:43
6."Ultra Flava" (Pete's Dub)7:10
CD maxi, Europe
No.TitleLength
1."Ultra Flava" (Vox Edit)3:45
2."Ultra Flava" (Original Edit)3:56
3."Ultra Flava" (Original Flava)7:03
4."Ultra Flava" (Grant Nelson's 3tier Experience)6:16
5."Ultra Flava" (Vox Version)6:43
6."Ultra Flava" (Pete's Dub)7:10

Charts

References
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  2. Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 249. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
  3. "Billboard: NEW & NOTEWORTHY" (PDF). Billboard. Retrieved 2018-01-23.
  4. "DJ Magazine Top 100 Club Tunes (1998)". discogs.com. Retrieved 2017-03-04.
  5. "Music & Media: Eurochart Hot 100" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved 2018-05-02.
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  8. "Scottish Singles Chart 18 February 1996 - 24 February 1996". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 2018-01-16.
  9. "HELLER 'N FARLEY PROJECT - ULTRA FLAVA (SONG)". swedishcharts.com. Retrieved March 4, 2017.
  10. "Årslistor > Year End Charts > Swedish Dance Chart 1996" (PDF). Music & Media. 1997-03-15. p. 30 (see appendix to the magazine). Retrieved 2020-12-08.
  11. "Heller & Farley". officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2018-01-18.
  12. "Official UK Dance Singles Chart (22 December 1996-28 December 1996)". officialcharts.com. Retrieved 2018-02-09.
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