Nina Simone’s ‘That’s All I Ask’ Gets HAAi Remix
Nina Simone’s catalog continues to inspire a new generation of artists with the release of “That’s All I Ask (HAAi Remix),” out now via Verve Records. The latest installment in the Verve Remixed series sees acclaimed producer, songwriter, and DJ HAAi reinterpret the beloved recording from Simone’s 1966 album Wild Is The Wind.
Through atmospheric electronic production anchored by Simone’s captivating vocal performance, HAAi casts “That’s All I Ask” in a new light. Stripping back the original instrumentation, she spotlights the emotional honesty at the heart of the recording, transforming the track into an intimate and haunting dancefloor experience. The original recording of “That’s All I Ask” has recently found renewed resonance as the soundtrack to the viral “My Odd Top 5” trend, where users share the unique moments and experiences that make life worth living.
As Verve celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, the label continues to spotlight its lasting impact on music and culture. New releases from the Verve Remixed series will arrive monthly through the fall, with a compilation album to follow, available digitally and on vinyl. Stay tuned for more information. Contributors across the campaign include HAAi, Mochakk, DESIREE, Austin Millz, dublon, Supershy, Antdot, and more, each offering their own take on Nina Simone’s timeless catalog.
ABOUT HAAi - HAAi is known for her dynamic, tempo-shifting DJ sets. In 2025 HAAi played over 100 shows across five continents, 30 countries, and 91 cities. She took to the biggest stages at festivals, such as Glastonbury, Sonar, and EDC Las Vegas, while also delivering sets at local parties including Japan’s Rainbow Disco Club, Berlin’s RSO and Paris’ Iconic Rex Club, where she performed a year-long residency. In-between, HAAi was playing b2b’s with friends like KI/KI, Jennifer Cardini, The Blessed Madonna and Solomun.
2024 saw the launch of UNiSON, her community focused party brand that featured surprise back-to-back sets with Boys Noize, DJ Boring and Romy, alongside a room programmed with emerging artists discovered via HAAi’s Submit to Play platform. UNiSON has become a platform for HAAi to uplift rising talent while creating an inclusive and boundary-pushing space for club Culture.
From her beginnings as a singer-songwriter in Western Australia to her rise as a globally renowned producer, songwriter and DJ, HAAi continues to push boundaries and redefine the possibilities of electronic music.
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