Some remixes are just clever updates, but others feel like cultural milestones. On august 22, 2025, Swedish DJ and producer Anna-My delivered the latter with her explosive reimagining of Fernanda Abreu’s classic Speed Racer. Titled Speed Racer (Anna-My Radical Dance Remix), the track bridges 35 years of musical history, colliding the pioneering Brazilian funk of Abreu’s 1990 debut with Anna-My’s futuristic, underground-house sensibilities. The result is a high-octane, groove-heavy anthem that pulses with both reverence for its roots and the thrill of innovation.
Anna-My’s trajectory in 2025 has been nothing short of meteoric. Having spent over a decade cutting her teeth in late-night clubs across Scandinavia, London, and New York, she officially burst onto the global scene earlier this year with the singles Memoria and Luigi. Both tracks earned critical acclaim, airplay stretching from P3 in Sweden to Triple J in Australia, and a coveted spot in Spotify’s Fresh Finds. Her lush, cinematic sound has already positioned her as one of the most exciting newcomers in electronic music. Now, with Speed Racer (Anna-My Radical Dance Remix), she asserts herself not just as a producer to watch, but as a cultural connector—someone who can fuse eras, genres, and geographies into something bold and exhilarating.
At its core, this remix is a love letter to Fernanda Abreu, the Brazilian icon whose 1990 album SLA Radical Dance Disco Club redefined the country’s musical landscape by weaving disco, funk, and dance into the DNA of Brazilian pop. Abreu has long been hailed as the godmother of Carioca Funk, a genre born in Rio’s favelas that later evolved into the global powerhouse known as Brazilian funk. By choosing to revisit Speed Racer, Anna-My honors not only Abreu’s artistry but also the rebellious, future-facing spirit of that era.
Musically, the remix is both playful and potent. Anna-My anchors the track with a heavy, hypnotic bassline that demands to be felt as much as heard. Over this foundation, staccato synths flicker and expand into solos that shimmer with color, building toward drops that are euphoric without ever losing their edge. The groove is unmistakably modern house, but woven into it are the unmistakable traces of retro disco spirit and funk-soaked grit from the original. Then there are Abreu’s deep, sultry Portuguese vocals—newly re-recorded in Rio for this release—that give the track its magnetic pull, grounding Anna-My’s futuristic production in timeless humanity.
For Anna-My, this release was a passion project years in the making. “I’ve loved this song for so long, it’s been a staple in my sets for years,” she shares. “Getting to release this one together with Fernanda herself is such an honor. I sent her an early draft of the remix idea last year and was over the moon when she replied and went into the studio in Rio to re-record some vocals and bassline for it. This is my little tribute to her.” The collaboration is not only a career highlight for Anna-My but also a poignant reminder of music’s power to transcend borders and generations.
What makes Speed Racer (Anna-My Radical Dance Remix) particularly exciting is how it situates itself within today’s global dance scene. In an era where DJs are constantly digging up and recontextualizing classics, Anna-My doesn’t just resurface a forgotten gem—she breathes new life into a song that was already revolutionary in its time. By doing so, she connects new audiences to the roots of Brazilian funk while giving veteran fans a fresh way to experience a track they love. It’s not nostalgia—it’s renewal.
This release also marks another milestone for Anna-My’s relationship with Genesis Records, the label responsible for pushing forward-thinking electronic music into the spotlight. With Speed Racer (Anna-My Radical Dance Remix), Genesis is once again proving its commitment to projects that balance innovation with deep respect for musical history. The single feels like a perfect encapsulation of Anna-My’s ethos: bold, cinematic, deeply groovy, and unafraid to experiment.
Looking ahead, Speed Racer hints at a promising direction for Anna-My. Her ability to reinterpret the past without diluting its essence suggests she’s not just interested in creating bangers for the club but in shaping conversations about where dance music has been and where it’s headed. With her reputation now firmly established across multiple continents, she stands poised to become one of the defining voices of the new generation of electronic producers.
As for Fernanda Abreu, this collaboration underscores her continued relevance and influence. More than three decades after SLA Radical Dance Disco Club, her music is still inspiring new artists to push boundaries and explore sonic landscapes that defy convention. Together, Abreu and Anna-My have crafted something more than just a remix—it’s a cultural bridge, a dialogue between two eras of innovation, and a track that proves the radical spirit of Speed Racer is alive and well.
Speed Racer (Anna-My Radical Dance Remix) is out now via Genesis Records. It’s not just for house heads or Brazilian funk aficionados—it’s for anyone who loves music that makes the body move and the imagination soar. In Anna-My’s hands, the past doesn’t just echo; it roars down the dance floor, full throttle, toward the future.
