Roland Leesker Remixes Inner City's 'Pennies From Heaven'

A TR-909 Driven Reinterpretation

Roland Leesker has remixed Inner City's 1992 track "Pennies From Heaven" for Definitive Recordings, reimagining the Detroit house classic as a contemporary club cut. Built around a steady TR-909 driven groove, the track develops through a layered arrangement that gradually introduces elements of the original. The breakdown brings the main vocal and theme into full focus before returning to a stripped, rolling groove aimed at the dancefloor.

Honoring a Personal Favorite

Leesker has deep roots in the track's era. Active in house music since the early 1990s, the Frankfurt producer's journey has taken him through New York, Berlin, and the international electronic music circuit. Through his work with Definitive Recordings and Get Physical Music, he has built a catalogue that includes tracks such as "My Warehouse," his remix of Roland Clark's "I Get Deep," and his latest album, "Searching For Peace."

"Inner City's 1992 album 'Praise' is one of my all-time favourites, and it's a true honour to remix 'Pennies From Heaven'. I've always had a strong connection to the record, and it was important to me to pay homage to it while remaining true to the spirit of the original throughout the process," Leesker said.

Detroit Legacy Meets Modern Club Sound

Originally released during a pivotal era for house music, "Pennies From Heaven" remains one of the defining moments of Inner City's catalogue, capturing the melodic, vocal led style that helped bring Detroit influenced sounds to a global audience. Founded by Kevin Saunderson, one of the Belleville Three and a key figure in the history of Detroit techno, Inner City became one of the most influential acts in electronic music through defining releases including "Big Fun" and "Good Life."

The new remix connects the original era of Inner City with a contemporary club approach, designed for modern house sets. Both the vinyl and digital releases also include an acapella tool, providing DJs with the original vocal elements for extended mixing, creative layering, and reinterpretation. The release is available for pre-save now.