The wait is over.
Four years after it was first crafted, Nicky Roland’s remix of Bobby Wilson’s Are You Ready has finally been unleashed — and it’s a dancefloor revelation. Released on May 2, 2025, via DJ International, this genre-defining remix dives deep into the heart of Chicago House, infused with soul, heritage, and irresistible energy.
Bobby Wilson, son of the legendary Jackie Wilson — “Mr. Excitement” himself — brings not only his vocal talent but a generational legacy to this track. Fresh from the spotlight of his biopic The Last Teardrop, Bobby’s voice is full of command, clarity, and charisma. On Are You Ready (Nicky Roland Remix), he joins forces with Nicky to deliver a performance that feels as much like a proclamation as it does a party.
Nicky Roland, ever the sonic architect, builds the remix around a thunderous Piano House foundation. Fingers snap, cymbals shimmer, and space opens up for Bobby’s voice to arrive like a preacher stepping to the pulpit. Then—boom—the bass kicks. A flurry of whooshes propel you through time and rhythm, and suddenly, you’re there: in it, the party’s heartbeat thumping, the energy contagious.
A sonic rollercoaster
Roland’s craftsmanship shines in the structure. Each section climbs upon the last, grooves growing in density and heat. Then—silence. A beat. A breath. Bobby and the piano remain, stripped bare in a soulful, solo moment that pays homage to his roots. It’s a stirring interlude that lets Bobby shine, channeling his father’s fire with his own unmistakable style. Then the drums return—first steady, then surging, joined by a barrage of Latin percussion. The room lifts, the roof stretches, and the crowd is
all in.
A pounding heartbeat
“Are you ready to dance?” Bobby calls out one last time. The music drops away. All that’s left is a single, pounding heartbeat.
Are You Ready (Nicky Roland Remix) is more than a track—it’s a celebration of legacy, a love letter to House, and a call to move, feel, and respond. It reminds us that real House music doesn’t just make you dance—it demands it. Download it from Traxsource or stream it on your favourite platform now!
