R3HAB kicks off the new decade with “More Than OK” in collaboration with singer/songwriter Clara Mae and producer Frank Walker – a melodic and vibey tune that’s full of hope as much as heartache. The track opens with dreamy, organic instrumentals that create a sumptuous backdrop for Clara Mae’s stunning vocals as she performs lyrics about a couple losing the magic in their relationship. “More Than OK” is a song about never settling for love or life that doesn’t set your soul on fire every day, a message that many will relate to as they move into a new year of goals and resolutions. The new single is R3HAB’s first collaboration with Clara Mae, and the second time he works with Frank Walker, who enlisted R3HAB as a remixer of his “Heartbreak Back” in 2018, which went gold in Canada. Check out what all three artists had to say about this exciting collaboration below.

“I’ve been a fan of Clara Mae’s voice for quite a while, and when I got the chance to work with her, I didn’t hesitate one minute. ‘More Than OK’ is a cool vibey song with great vocals, including a message everyone can relate to, and a perfect way to kick off the new decade.” – R3HAB

“‘More Than OK’ is a reminder to never settle for less than what you want in life and in love. You want every day to feel special, and love like every day is your last. Working on this record with R3HAB and Frank Walker has been so much fun. I love the vibe they brought to the track. Shooting the video was amazing. It was a real challenge doing underwater scenes but also an incredible experience, and we had lots of fun together. So happy with how it all turned out, and Mario, the director, made the video look so beautiful!” – Clara Mae

“I’ve been a huge fan of R3HAB since I first started producing music and am lucky to call him a good friend as well. Around a year ago I reached out about getting him to remix my single ‘Heartbreak Back,’ which went gold in Canada, so I’m super fired up that we finally found the right record for us to collab on. Clara Mae is unbelievably talented, and her voice on ‘More Than OK’ really made this one special!” – Frank Walker

Over the last eight years, the Dutch/Moroccan artist Fadil El Ghoul – better known as R3HAB – has established himself as a leader at the forefront of modern electronic music. His talent has been called the “future of the craft” by the likes of Forbes and Billboard, and he’s circuited the globe’s best clubs and festivals, all without the backing of a formal record label. In 2017, R3HAB independently released his debut album “Trouble” through his imprint CYB3RPVNK, which amassed over a half-billion streams globally and officially placed R3HAB among electronic music’s heavy hitters. He made number 14 on DJ Mag’s Top 100 list in 2019, topping the charts with tracks like “Lullaby” and “Hold On Tight,” while his sophomore album “The Wave,” revealing more complex, emotional and experimental layers of himself, has amassed over 250 million streams on Spotify alone. In 2019 R3HAB’s “All Around The World” with A Touch of Class quickly became his biggest ever record already topping 200M streams across platforms and achieving gold & platinum status in 8 countries, while the follow-up saw him team up with none other than ex-One Direction phenom ZAYN. Stay tuned to see where R3HAB’s journey takes him in 2020!

After spending years studying jazz vocals and piano in her small town of Gävle, Sweden, Clara Mae garnered attention by co-writing with the likes of David Guetta, Tiesto and Martin Jensen. She soon after co-wrote and featured on KREAM’s “Taped Up Heart,” which boasts over 130 million streams and reached the top 25 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. Her debut EP Sorry For Writing All The Songs About You (available now via Big Beat Records) collectively boasts over 75 million worldwide streams to date. The 6-track collection was heralded by the release of “Rooftop,” collaborative single “Better Me Better You” with Jake Miller (which the duo performed on the Elvis Duran Show and MTV’s TRL), “I’m Not Her” (praised as “a pop anthem” by Culture Collide) and “I Forgot” (deemed “the perfect anthem” for running into an ex-flame by Refinery 29). Most recently, Clara released tracks “Lost” and “Unmiss You,” in addition to touring in support of singer-songwriter Ella Vos in North America and European tours with singer-producer Alex Aiono and singer-songwriter Carlie Hanson.

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Clearly, N2BLÜ provides singalong moments with their Pop/EDM crossover style. As a duo, they have a very interesting musical background. On the one hand, Jonathan Arceneaux is a vocally trained singer who loves writing contemporary songs. In the past, he explored the worlds of classical and musical theatre. While on the other, Konstantin Smorodnikov has always been interested in electronic music production and sound engineering. He’s originally from Russia, but he moved to America at the age of 18, where he began a specialization in this artistic field.

Together they joined forces and blend their abilities to create unique and catchy tracks. One good example is the new single, “Match My Crazy”. In my opinion, this tune talks about finding a good connection or the right person that meets your personality. Beyond this, Jonathan is sharing his personal experience through the lyrics in order to empathize with listeners who also struggle with love and relationships due to anxiety and depression. Nowadays, I love how music is a good vehicle to help end the stigma against mental health. Another highlight is the lyric video below, which encourages you to intone this song. Without further ado, start practicing for karaoke nights right away!

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Bates Belk pays tribute to the Orlando shooting victims with a new song and EP titled “Dancing With Bullets”. Our heart breaks every time we remember those 49 innocent lives of the Pulse nightclub back in June 2016. For this reason, the producer is using his music to achieve a meaningful way of raising awareness about the gun violence problem. On a side note, royalties from this tune will benefit the onePULSE Foundation, which remains active in the fight against hate and discrimination.

Belk who is an American citizen, relocated to Germany to evolve as an electronic musician. Nowadays, he is in disagreement with the gun culture in the states because it takes the lives of hundreds of people year after year. With this in mind, here we have another upbeat protest song that addresses this issue just like Madonna’s “God Control”.

In his latest music video, you can learn the most important facts about the tragedy. Besides, this is a special song that spreads a message of freedom and living life to the fullest. Sung by Coco Safir, “Dancing With Bullets” forms part of ‘The Dark Spektrum’ album to be released on March 6th. Believe it or not, this upcoming material will feature the participation of 50 Berlin-based artists and even an orchestra. Isn’t that impressive?…

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Skytech kicks off the new year with his edit of “Chaos” by rising Italian producers FIVE & Last 60″, an energetic vocal tune that’s a shining example of his dynamic style. The Polish artist expertly weaves groovy basslines and upbeat percussion with the original’s soulful vocals, casting a spell that will have listeners entering the chaos in no time. FIVE & Last 60″ are two 22-year-old artists from Italy who have been musically trained since a young age, and are now honing their talents in the electronic scene; getting their music out through R3HAB’s CYB3RPVNK imprint with Skytech’s help is a significant step. Meanwhile, Skytech recently released a notable remix of R3HAB, ZAYN & Jungleboi’s “Flames” last winter and dropped his catchy original release “By My Side” with Emdi. Get ready for more new music from Skytech in the forthcoming weeks!

Mateusz Dziewulski – better known by his artist name Skytech – is already a household name in his home country of Poland, and the rest of the world is soon to follow. His name first appeared on the map when R3HAB discovered his original track “Tiger” and then helped Skytech to put final production touches on it, proving to be a winning team after “Tiger” skyrocketed to over 100M streams on all platforms. Since then, the two have worked on numerous tracks together via the CYB3RPVNK imprint, such as “Fuego,” “What You Do,” “Hyperspace,” “Starflight,” and more, fusing their sounds to make music that is club and festival-friendly while never sacrificing substance and soul. Since then, Skytech has been touring around the world, increasing his global footprint with every electrifying live performance. In 2017, he was the most-streamed Polish act on Spotify and debuted at Tomorrowland, while in 2018 he came in a close second on the Polish Spotify charts right after Frideric Chopin. Follow CYB3RPVNK to see what R3HAB, Skytech, and the rest of this talented crew are up to!

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Nicky Romero kicks off the new decade with his latest single “I See”, a larger than life club track for the modern Roaring Twenties. The Protocol Recordings label head delivers immense, driving basslines, warbling synths and upbeat percussion on the new release, which follows the sonic path he forged last year with tracks like “Everybody Clap” with Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and “Ring the Alarm” with David Guetta. Moreso, “I See” is the premier single from Romero’s forthcoming “Redefine” EP, which draws the focus to his club-oriented sound. The EP is just one of many aspects of the “Redefine” series concept, which also included a world tour, 3-part documentary series, merchandise line, and themed website.

Additionally, ReKTGlobal just announced Nicky Romero as the headliner for their highly anticipated London Royal Ravens Home series, which is the United Kingdom’s kickoff event for the inaugural season of the Call of Duty League on Feb. 8-9, 2020. The Call of Duty League event brings professional esports, exclusive entertainment, and behind-the-scenes access to fans and gamers with live tournament-style gameplay, VIP meet-and-greets, and Romero’s headline show. He is also participating as a celeb contender in the Home Series’ must-see 2v2 Hype Battle.

After taking the world by storm with early hits such as “Legacy” (with Krewella) and #1 single “I Could Be The One” (with Avicii), Nicky Romero quickly proved that his talent is ever-evolving and here to stay. After launching his Protocol Recordings imprint in 2012, the renowned performer, producer and label head continued his personal successes with a string of high-profile releases, ranging from collabs with Mike Williams & Amba Shepherd, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, W&W, DallasK & XYLØ and Steve Aoki & Kiiara to remixes for the likes of Kygo, Rita Ora, David Guetta, Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix, Jess Glynne and more. All the while showcasing his label’s roster via his weekly Protocol Radio show, Nicky Romero continues to touch down across the globe for his incredible live performances, including residencies at Las Vegas’ Hakkasan and Omnia and forthcoming shows at ageHa in Tokio, Echostage in Washington DC, Du Arena in Abu Dhabi and more. 2020 is bound to be a huge year for Romero, so stay tuned to see what he has up his sleeve next.

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