DJ/Producer Nikos hooks up with Hymn, a sizzling gospel vocal quartet from Los Angeles for an inspirational anthem for the ages. "Never Give Up" has an upbeat, positive spirit that is emotional, moving and speaks hope to every one of us. Hymn throws down a storming vocal performance and Nikos lays a classy, energetic groove that is the trademark sound of Under My Skin. Nikos talks about the collaboration: I think Hymn is writing songs that matter. Blending their street sensibilities with a spiritual outlook on life its where urban music should be. Enjoy some gifted performers singing it from the heart!" For the flip side, Nikos talks about capturing the essence of prayer: "My Secret Place" is that headspace, where I move in to attempt communication with God. I am trying to hear from Him, to receive instruction, to feel the warmth of His presence. I made this specifically for the "heads". Babaled is speaking in tongues, calling the Holly Ghost in a hypnotic, meditative fashion that blends with Donald Hayes' eastern-sounding flute and Vanessa Brown's killer conga groove. I love house music like this. It makes me feel good about it again. To all the music lovers who are looking for the truth. Check it out!

"Never Give Up" Written by Nikos Mavrommatis and Richard Redd, Vocal by Hymm, Produced by Nikos, Published by UMS Publishing (ASCAP)/Kimani Publishing (ASCAP) P & C 2004 Under My Skin Records, LLC
"My Secret Place" Written by Nikos Mavrommatis, Vocal by Babaled, Flute by Donald Hayes, Conga by Vanessa Brown, Published by UMS Punishing (ASCAP) P & C 2004 Under My Skin Records, LLC