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"We Want Your Soul" is a song by British DJ and producer Adam Freeland; the song made the top 40 charts in several countries, and resulted in an award-winning music video. It is the first song to which Freeland wrote the lyrics; he describes it as being "about the destructive side of consumer culture". Rather than being sung, the song's verses are spoken by a speech synthesizer; the song also features a sample of Bill Hicks. The song has also been remixed by drum and bass duo Ed Rush and Optical and electronic band Product. 01. Freeland later reported that the Target Corporation sought to license We Want Your Soul for use in an advertising campaign, which he refused. Austrian electronic music duo Klangkarussell created a remix of the song. It was originally released in 2011 through the duo's SoundCloud profile before being including in their 2014 debut album Netzwerk. The track was also used with a new video introduction to open the main stages at Boomtown Festival 2017. 


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Adam Freeland

Adam Freeland is an English record producer and DJ associated with breakbeat based electronic music. As a DJ and remixer he operates solo under his own full name, as a producer, he formed half of the electronic music duo Tsunami One with Kevin Beber, and released an album billed as 'Freeland'; He is the owner / creative director of record label Marine Parade, which has released material by artists including Evil Nine, ILS, Alex Metric and Jape. From 1999 to 2001 Adam hosted a show on Friday night on London's Kiss 100 FM. more »

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Artist Background
"We Want Your Soul" is a single created by Adam Freeland, a British musician, DJ, and record producer, specializing in nu-skool breaks, a form of electronic dance music. The song was later remixed by the Austrian electronic music duo, Klangkarussell.
Release Date
The original song "We Want Your Soul" was released in 2003 by Adam Freeland.
Lyrics and Concept
The song features lyrics that critique consumerism and the corporate world. It is aimed at the idea that large corporations only want consumers' money and effectively their 'souls'.
Critical Reception
The song was critically acclaimed for its thought-provoking lyrics and innovative beats. It rose to fame among the club scenes, especially in the UK.
Music Video
The music video for the song further extends the theme of consumerism with visually striking imagery representing society's obsession with materialism.
Sampled Speech
"We Want Your Soul" includes a sampled speech attributed to Bill Hicks, an American comedian, satirist, and social critic, known for his dark comedy. His comedy often addressed the subjects of materialism, consumerism, and corporatism.
Klangkarussell Remix
In 2014, Klangkarussell released a remix of "We Want Your Soul". This remix adds a different flavor to the nostalgic breakbeat original while keeping the provocative message intact.
Popularity
Despite being released in 2003, the song remains popular and continues to be played in various venues, reflecting its timeless appeal and message.
Influence
The song has influenced several artists and has been sampled and remixed numerous times across multiple genres showing its cultural impact in the music industry.
Notable Performances
Adam Freeland has performed the song at various electronic music festivals worldwide, further establishing its signature place in his musical repertoire.

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