From the humble beginnings of a DJ in Holland to one of the biggest EDM artists - Afrojack is an electrical storm. With its world famous and always coveted skills and two Grammy Awards in the bag, it is easy to understand the enthusiasm for this person. His new single "The Spark" featuring Spree Wilson is released 11th of this month.
The track provides an insight into his fourth album and first album as a solo artist and shows a different side of the DJ / producers : an outbreak of infectious beats, a legendary production , exceptional pop hooks and euphoric melodies - a complete assault on the senses .
Nick van der Wall , aka Afrojack has quickly made a name with a lot of hard-core publications in the underground scene. His super hit "Take Over Control" in 2011 exploded in the club scene and in the U.S. could even reach platinum. With this success, he was able to fully establish not only his name but also his label Wall Recordings of which he is CEO .
Besides club hits and the cooperation with inter alia David Guetta, Afrojack began to partner with the largest Pop artists. In 2011 he was co-writer and producer of " Give Me Everything " , a track by Pitbull and Neyo , who sold over 5 million copies worldwide . Also, " Run The World ( Girls) " by Beyoncé comes from Afro Jack spring. He got his two Grammy Awards for " Best Remix " ( "Revolver" by Madonna ) and " Best Rap / Hip-Hop Track" ( "Look At Me Now" by Chris Brown ) , a nomination for the remix of " Collide" (Leona Lewis ) .
Afro Jack abilities go beyond the console, his reputation as one of the best performer, he has earned through tireless touring . After he was headlining this summer on some of the world's biggest festivals , he's back in the fall with "The Spark tour " traveling. During the tour, Afrojack will perform in nearly 30 cities in North America, then it goes to Amsterdam for his "Get Jacked in Style" homecoming show.
Superstar DJ for several years on the rise , claiming festivals , charts and sold out stadiums. The existence of the universal dance language makes it possible to obtain the greatest venues in minutes full. And thanks to all these factors, Afrojack landed on the 7th Place of the Forbes "World 's Highest Paid DJ 2013 " list.
His long awaited album includes tracks that were tested during his trips to the audience and are approved . In the pantheon of the greatest EDM artists of recent years , Afrojack has rightfully earned his place - the adventure continues as long as the beat kicks .
Dimitri Kechagias review: One of the most consistent and right at the top dj, producer, radio host and label owner strikes back with another full on epic progressive house banger. Afrojack never fail to make us dance and jack our bodies in his very intelligent tracks with the easy to sing a long and digest vocals. His anthem The Spark has the feel good and positive atmosphere any clubnight or EDM festival need. The lyrics bring the clubbers closer and unite them with the super glue that is called Afrojack genius. Spree Wilson performance has that great urban music meets r'n meets pop friendly sound that the big crowds seems to like. The climax is very hot with euphoric synths and bouncy beats to move your feet to the beat of the drum. Its great for radio and club play for sure. Now the package becomes even better with additional remixes. First of all Cherry Cherry Boom Boom remix is the more mainstream friendly version. The perfect electro pop version for those who want to play on radio something more deep and pop and less epic than the original mix. Tiesto vs Tooloud team up for the full on big room progressive meets electro house smashing version. Euphoric full song breakdown and then straight to the top climax that is Swedish epic house sounding. Tetsuya Komuro remix is the straight forward pop version with some trance influences in it as well. The top duo Dubvision is on board and delivers the goods. Powerful and ultra banging progressive meets electro house version with razorsharp basslines, pumping to the maximum jumping beats and brand new euphoric synthy lead that adds to the track a darker and more sinister dimension. The breakdown reveals the full vocal and then here we go again for the huge earthshaking climax. Dubvision never fail to impress and their magic touch makes miracles. The huge talent Michael Calfan is on board and his version is massive full on happy and very optimistic rework that applies just the phrase "WE ALL GOT THE SPARK TONIGHT". His climax blows off big time with epic prog house euphoric synths, hardstyle beats and rough and raw basslines for heavy club work. Finally the incredible Blasterjaxx is on board for full on hard, heavy and booming version. Fantastic full vocal breakdown while the climax goes of the hook with hardcore style synthy melody and ultra rough basslines. Its sure crowd favourite that will find big support amongst the house djs circuit. Groovy, infectious and hopeful will definitely light The Spark in your heart to become an Afrojacked fanatic! Love iT
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