This is the story of how The Shapeshifters created one of the biggest dancefloor anthems of the ‘00s.

The Shapeshifters AKA Simon Marlin shares exclusive insight into how iconic UK house cut ‘Lola’s Theme’ was made, including the story behind finding the track’s Johnnie Taylor sample, its initial white label frenzy, and the mainstream explosion that followed.

Electronic music history is rich with unforgettable and timeless classics. In our The Story Of series, DJ Mag explores the tales behind some of the world’s favourite dance tracks, told by the people that made them.

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