Michael Gray & Barbara Tucker ‘I Get Lifted’ Fool’s Paradise

The mighty Michael Gray and Barbara Tucker come together for a fabulous new take on the 1994 Strictly Rhythm classic ‘I Get Lifted’, and this artist pairing makes perfect sense. Barbara has been one of house music’s defining voices for decades, with a catalogue that runs through labels like Strictly Rhythm, Defected, King Street and her own BStar imprint. Michael, meanwhile, has long been one of the UK’s most consistent and respected producers, releasing across Glitterbox, Toolroom, Z Records and his own Sultra label. With that history behind them, their 2026 re‑imagining of ‘I Get Lifted’ feels both inevitable and completely fresh for today. Michael builds the track around his trademark uplifting keys and a warm, driving groove, giving the original a brighter, modern pulse without losing its soulful core. Barbara’s unmistakable vocal presence does the rest, lifting the record into that sweet spot where classic house energy meets current dancefloor momentum. Just gorgeous!