The Choice Mix was born from the collaboration between Peniston and the production team of Felipe Delgado, Rodney K. Jackson, and David Morales. Morales, a pioneer of the "Def Mix" sound, stripped back the original's busier arrangement to focus on a driving, four-on-the-floor beat and an iconic piano melody played by Eric Kupper .
Released in September 1991, by CeCe Peniston stands as one of the most enduring anthems in house music history. While the original version was a pop-soul powerhouse, it was the 12" Choice Mix —remixed by legendary house producer David Morales —that truly defined the track's club legacy and drove its massive international success. Production and the Morales Touch Ce Ce Peniston - Finally (12" Choice Mix)
"Finally" was more than just a club hit; it was a crossover phenomenon. The Choice Mix was particularly influential in the UK, where it reached on the Singles Chart in March 1992. Its lyrics, celebrating the arrival of true love after a long wait, resonated as a universal anthem of hope and joy. The Choice Mix was born from the collaboration
Ce Ce Peniston...Fianlly (Choice Mix)...from the 1992 12" single Released in September 1991, by CeCe Peniston stands
Clocking in at just over seven minutes, this version allowed Peniston’s powerhouse vocals—which she claimed spanned five to seven octaves—to breathe over a groove specifically engineered for the dance floor. The 12" single became a staple for DJs, eventually hitting on the Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in late 1991. Cultural Impact and Legacy