UMEK is renowned for a signature style that blends "big room" energy with deep, driving percussion. In his remix of "Metrum," he preserves the original’s melodic breaks—which were already highly infectious—but injects them with a heavier, more relentless rhythmic core.
While the original was a "dance floor destroyer," the remix adds a layer of dark, pulsating energy that appeals to both house and techno purists. Release and Reception Fedde Le Grand - Metrum (UMEK Remix) [Toolroom] Fedde Le Grand - Metrum (UMEK Remix) [Toolroom]
UMEK replaces the lighter house beats with chugging, industrial-strength drums. UMEK is renowned for a signature style that
Two years later, Toolroom named UMEK their "Artist of the Week" and released his remix as part of the label’s landmark decennial celebrations. The track was featured on the Toolroom Ten: The Anniversary Remixes compilation, sitting alongside other updated classics that defined the label's first decade. The UMEK Sound: Techno Precision Release and Reception Fedde Le Grand - Metrum
The original version of released in 2011, marked a pivotal moment for Fedde Le Grand. Known primarily for electro-house chart-toppers like "Put Your Hands Up For Detroit," Le Grand used "Metrum" to showcase a darker, more rhythmic tech-house sensibility that quickly became a dance floor staple.
The Resurgence of a Classic: Fedde Le Grand’s "Metrum" Gets the UMEK Treatment