This version of “Is This Love” completely blindsided me in the best possible way. GrooveGalore MuziK took a song I thought I knew inside and out and made it feel like I was hearing it for the first time. Paul “GrooveGalore” Kastick has pulled off something that shouldn’t work on paper but absolutely destroys in practice.

The Caribbean rhythms hit you immediately, but this isn’t some lazy reggae makeover. Kastick has genuinely reimagined how the song moves and breathes. Those thunderous drums he’s known for create this foundation that lets everything else float on top, while the Jamaican flavor weaves through without overwhelming the rock DNA that made the original so powerful.

KASTICK’s vocals bring serious heat to David Coverdale’s classic melody. There’s raw power there, but also this emotional depth that makes you pay attention to lyrics you might have taken for granted. When Cen’C Love comes in with those harmonies, the whole thing lifts off. The interplay between their voices creates something that feels both familiar and completely new.

What impressed me most is how respectful this feels while being completely fearless. This isn’t a band trying to show off by changing everything. They understand what made the 1987 version work and they’ve found a way to honor that while making it their own. The reggae soul doesn’t fight with the rock edge, it enhances it.

Josh Gold’s mix and master work at The Basement Studio in Boston gives everything the polish it needs without losing any of the energy. You can hear every element clearly, from those soaring synths to the way the rhythms lock together.

Listen on Spotify.