--- title: "emi & MNEEMO: Remix Collection Vol.1 | MNEEMO" description: "The story behind Remix Collection Vol.1: three emi songs reimagined by London producer MNEEMO. From live London sets to finished club versions." author: "MNEEMO (Yaroslav Gorovoy)" section: "Releases" published: "2025-12-11T23:00:00Z" modified: "2026-08-16T12:00:00Z" canonical: "https://www.mneemo.com/blog/emi-mneemo-remix-collection-vol-1/" --- # emi & MNEEMO: Remix Collection Vol.1 | MNEEMO _The story behind Remix Collection Vol.1: three emi songs reimagined by London producer MNEEMO. From live London sets to finished club versions._ ![emi & MNEEMO, Remix Collection Vol.1 | MNEEMO](https://www.mneemo.com/assets/blog/emi-mneemo-remix-collection-vol-1/hero.jpg?v=72a7383f) The collaboration between [Emilie Arfush (emi)](https://www.instagram.com/emiarfush/) and [Yaroslav Gorovoy (MNEEMO)](https://www.instagram.com/mneemo/) began after a live performance in London, where early versions of the remixes were played in a club setting. Some projects don't start with a release plan. They start with a moment. [Remix Collection Vol.1](https://radarrecs.lnk.to/remix-collection) is one of those projects. The collaboration between Emilie Arfush (emi) and Yaroslav Gorovoy (MNEEMO) began after a live performance in London, where early versions of the remixes were played in a club setting. What was first meant as a single remix slowly turned into a full project. Instead of making isolated edits, the idea became clearer: to take three key songs from emi's catalogue and rebuild them into a cohesive club-focused release. ![emi (Emilie Arfush) with long braids and earrings, wearing white fluffy clothing, against a grey background. A serious mood.](https://www.mneemo.com/assets/blog/emi-mneemo-remix-collection-vol-1/img-01.jpg?v=c2f354d6) *FIG. 02 · emi (Emilie Arfush).* ## A different approach to remixing emi's original tracks are emotional, personal and vocal-led. MNEEMO's background is rooted in club culture, DJ sets and electronic music built for late nights and dancefloors. Rather than changing the songs beyond recognition, the goal was simple: keep the emotional weight of the vocals, shift the surrounding world into a rhythmic, club-driven space. ![MNEEMO (Yaroslav Gorovoy) wearing glasses and braids, with his arms folded, in a black jacket with the text “Cortez Rules the World.” Black-and-white photo, calm expression.](https://www.mneemo.com/assets/blog/emi-mneemo-remix-collection-vol-1/img-02.jpg?v=6e7187cb) *FIG. 03 · MNEEMO.* The remixes were tested live before being finalised, allowing the project to develop naturally through performance rather than studio theory alone. The result is a blend of [afro house](https://www.mneemo.com/blog/is-afro-house-dying-2026/), house and modern electronic music, without being locked into a single genre. ## Track by track ![emi (Emilie Arfush) with hair in buns, sitting on the floor with her legs apart. An icon is printed on the T-shirt. Light-coloured floor, with the text “Metamorphosis” at the bottom.](https://www.mneemo.com/assets/blog/emi-mneemo-remix-collection-vol-1/img-03.jpg?v=33ff6344) *FIG. 04 · emi, on the studio floor.* ### Metamorphosis (MNEEMO Remix) Metamorphosis was the starting point of the project. The original version gained strong attention online and became a defining song in emi's early catalogue. In the remix, MNEEMO keeps the emotional tension of the vocal intact while introducing a deeper groove and a slower, more hypnotic progression. The track is rebuilt for extended play, allowing space for repetition, movement and gradual energy shifts, designed for club systems rather than short-form listening. It's less about impact and more about atmosphere. ![emi (Emilie Arfush) wearing a T-shirt with a graphic print, lifting it slightly to reveal her stomach. Caption: “one of them”. Light-coloured wall in the background.](https://www.mneemo.com/assets/blog/emi-mneemo-remix-collection-vol-1/img-04.jpg?v=b204a6aa) *FIG. 05 · emi.* ### One Of Them (MNEEMO Remix) One Of Them carries a more direct lyrical message in its original form. The remix leans into rhythm and pulse, giving the vocal a steady foundation that works naturally in DJ sets. Here, the focus is on flow. The track sits comfortably between afro-influenced grooves and classic house structures, making it easy to blend into longer mixes. It's a functional track, but without losing its emotional presence. ![emi (Emilie Arfush) with two buns, sticking her tongue out. An image is printed on the T-shirt, with a necklace around her neck. Text: “desperate eyes”. Neutral background.](https://www.mneemo.com/assets/blog/emi-mneemo-remix-collection-vol-1/img-05.jpg?v=bca0dea1) *FIG. 06 · emi, between takes.* ### Desperate Eyes (MNEEMO Remix) Desperate Eyes closes the EP on a more introspective note. The remix strips things back slightly, allowing the vocal to breathe while maintaining a subtle forward motion. Compared to the other two tracks, this version feels more restrained and reflective. It works both as a late-night club track and as a standalone listening experience, showing a quieter side of the collaboration. ## A complete emi & MNEEMO remix project Remix Collection Vol.1 is not a compilation of unrelated remixes. The three tracks are intentionally connected, sharing tempo, atmosphere and emotional continuity. For emi, this marks the first time her songs have been reimagined together by a single producer. For MNEEMO, the project documents a process rooted in live performance and long-form electronic music rather than quick releases. emi & MNEEMO – [Remix Collection Vol.1](https://www.mneemo.com/music/remix-collection-vol-1-2025/) is available now on all major streaming platforms. ![emi (Emilie Arfush) in black clothing, sitting on the floor in a studio, holding her long braids out to the sides. Black boots, earrings. Black-and-white photo.](https://www.mneemo.com/assets/blog/emi-mneemo-remix-collection-vol-1/img-06.jpg?v=02f18a52) *FIG. 07 · emi, in the studio.* ## FAQ ### What is the emi & MNEEMO Remix Collection Vol.1? Remix Collection Vol.1 is a joint project between Emilie Arfush (emi) and Yaroslav Gorovoy (MNEEMO) that takes three key songs from emi's catalogue and rebuilds them into a cohesive club-focused release. The three tracks are intentionally connected, sharing tempo, atmosphere and emotional continuity, and the project marks the first time emi's songs have been reimagined together by a single producer. ### Which emi songs did MNEEMO remix? The collection contains MNEEMO remixes of three emi songs: Metamorphosis, One Of Them and Desperate Eyes. Metamorphosis was the starting point of the project, rebuilt with a deeper groove and a slower, more hypnotic progression. One Of Them leans into rhythm and pulse, sitting between afro-influenced grooves and classic house structures. Desperate Eyes closes the EP on a more introspective, stripped-back note. ### How did the emi and MNEEMO collaboration start? The collaboration began after a live performance in London, where early versions of the remixes were played in a club setting. What was first meant as a single remix slowly turned into a full project, and the idea became clearer: instead of making isolated edits, take three key songs from emi's catalogue and rebuild them into one cohesive club-focused release, tested live before being finalised. ### What genre is Remix Collection Vol.1? The remixes blend afro house, house and modern electronic music without being locked into a single genre. The approach was to keep the emotional weight of emi's vocals intact while shifting the surrounding world into a rhythmic, club-driven space, designed for club systems and extended play rather than short-form listening. The project developed naturally through live performance rather than studio theory alone. ### Where can I listen to Remix Collection Vol.1? emi and MNEEMO's Remix Collection Vol.1 is available now on all major streaming platforms. The release contains three MNEEMO remixes of songs from emi's catalogue, Metamorphosis, One Of Them and Desperate Eyes, presented as one connected club-focused EP rather than a compilation of unrelated edits. ### Who is emi? emi is the artist name of Emilie Arfush, a singer whose original tracks are emotional, personal and vocal-led. Her song Metamorphosis gained strong attention online and became a defining record of her early catalogue. Remix Collection Vol.1 marks the first time her songs have been reimagined together by a single producer, with MNEEMO shifting them into a rhythmic, club-driven space while keeping the vocals intact. --- Source: https://www.mneemo.com/blog/emi-mneemo-remix-collection-vol-1/ · © HOUSE OF MNEEMO. Written by MNEEMO (Yaroslav Gorovoy).