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REVIEW: Andrew Rayel & Max Vangeli feat. Kye Sones - Heavy Love out on Armind


Elemental. Heavy. Flawless. The moment is right for Andrew Rayel and Max Vangeli to shine. The new single from Andrew Rayel & Max Vangeli featuring Kye Sones, “Heavy Love” (Armind), is out now.

A cut from Rayel’s critically acclaimed sophomoric studio album, MOMENTS, “Heavy Love” proves as addictive on the radio as it is effective on the dancefloor. Kye Sones’ attention-grabbing vocals burst in at the intro as he exercises an addictive topline. For pop music lovers not yet familiar with the festival-dominating sounds of Rayel and Vangeli, “Heavy Love” is that song to make music-lovers fall head-over-heels. The lyrics are simple yet powerful. The music, uplifting and inspirational. Regal horns add dynamic force to the song. “Heavy Love” is a celebration of life, unity and perseverance.

Said Andrew Rayel, “Max and I are good friends. When we made ‘Heavy Love,’ it felt totally natural and effortless because we vibe so well together. I’m really excited for this new song! The crowd reaction has been amazing whenever I play it in my sets. I can’t wait to see how far we can take it!” Said Max Vangeli, "Andrew’s a great friend and producer and creating ‘Heavy Love’ was a magical moment for me. We’re both from Moldova and there’s something special about two people with similar roots collaborating on music that’ll be heard around the world. There was instant chemistry the first time we performed together and we carried that energy into the studio the next day. I’m very proud of this song and I hope everyone loves it!”

About Andrew Rayel
Hailed by Armin van Buuren as “the future of trance music,” Andrew Rayel (real name: Andrei Rata) is a classically trained electronic dance music DJ and producer from Moldova often referred to as the “modern-day Mozart.” As a DJ, Rayel exudes an unbridled enthusiasm for the music he plays and his onstage performances are electric and filled with physical energy. Drenched in a well-earned sweat after every set, Rayel earns his position as a bandleader, stirring up his crowds’ passion as much with his music selection as with his bodily vigor. He has DJ’d the world’s biggest festivals including Ultra Music Festival in Miami, TomorrowLand in Belgium and TomorrowWorld in Atlanta, Stereosonic in Australia, Global Gathering in the UK and other countries, Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas, Electric Zoo in New York, Transmission Festival in various countries, Ministry of Sound in the UK, Dreamstate in San Bernardino, Electronic Family in Amsterdam, Zoukout in Singapore and Together Festival in Thailand. Rayel is a regular on the lineup at various ASOT stages around the world. Nightclub residencies have him performing onstage at superclubs including Marquee Nightclub & Dayclub in Las Vegas, Marquee and LAVO in New York, Ushuaïa Beach Club in Ibiza, Zouk in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, Escape in Amsterdam and Ministry of Sound in London.

About Max Vangeli
For music producer, Max Vangeli, all the world’s a stage as he ascends to ever greater career highs. Whether he’s collaborating with Tiësto or performing live DJ sets at mega-festivals such as Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas, Vangeli gracefully exceeds the expectations thrust upon him time and again. Vangeli’s record label, NoFace Records, sits within the Armada Music family of labels and it has released works by Laidback Luke as well as by the younger producers Corey James and WILL K. Vangeli has remixed music by Calvin Harris, Major Lazer and Duke Dumont, as well as having recordings under Vangeli’s own name.



Dimitri Kechagias review:
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 [item value="10"]Beat and Rhythm[/item]
 [item value="10"]Basslines and Groove[/item]
 [item value="10"] Melody [/item]
 [item value="10"] Synths [/item]
 [item value="10"]Vocals and Lyrics[/item]
 [item value="10"]Breakdown[/item]
 [item value="10"]Climax  / Drop / Crescendo / Pay off moment[/item]
 [item value="10"]Intensity, Drive and Energy[/item]
 [item value="10"]Sound-design and Arrangement[/item]
 [item value="10"]Overall Atmosphere[/item]
 [item value="10"]Goosebumps / Shivers moments[/item]
 [item value="10"]Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments[/item]
 [item value="10"]Originality and Inventiveness[/item]
 [item value="10"]Dancefloor Efficiency / Festival Arenas Effectiveness[/item]
 [item value="10"]Radio Friendly[/item]
 [item value="10"]You can’t get this memorable track out of your head[/item]
 [item value="10"]It has potential to become an anthem or a classic[/item]
 [item value="10"]Andrew Rayel & Max Vangeli feat. Kye Sones - Heavy Love[/item]
 [content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Andrew Rayel and Max Vangeli collaborate for Heavy Love feat. Kye Sones. The track is an excellent effective slice of big room music that is versatile enough to get plays in trance and house/EDM DJ sets. The track combines the excellent anthemic melodies that Andrew composes along with the housey touch of Max Vangeli who adds his thumping drums, punchy basslines and great grooves that make you bounce and jump for sure. The vocal is truly sweet with descent performance by Kye Sones who is offering an excellent story about love relationships that always is not going as smooth as we love to be. The addition of great trumpet riffs and then the explosive colorful hands in the air climax turns this record into a hit that will blast you instantly. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
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