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DJ, producer, and future house pioneer Don Diablo has delivered his brand-new single ‘Survive’, featuring UK singer/songwriter Emeli Sandé, and American rap superstar Gucci Mane.
Laced with Don’s deep signature bass-lines, ‘Survive’ is topped with the slick lyrical flow of Gucci Mane - the American hip-hop star who has previously worked with artists such as Drake, Mariah Carey, and Selena Gomez - and the emotive delivery of UK songstress and 4-time BRIT Award winner Emeli Sandé. Best known for her powerful ballad, ‘Read All About It Pt III’ which has amassed over 140 million Spotify streams to date, Sandé is also a two-time Ivor Novello award winner, and supported Coldplay on their Mylo Xyloto tour.
“I’m so happy to be collaborating with the very talented Don Diablo, says Emeli. “I love his unique creativity and his deep passion for music. It was a real pleasure to write and lay down the vocal on this powerful track. I really hope this song will empower people to find pride and confidence in their own story of survival.”
Regarded as one of the founding fathers of the future house movement, Don Diablo is currently ranked at number #11 in the DJ Mag Top 100 Poll, and has earned praise from an array of global tastemakers for major hits such as ‘On My Mind’, ‘Cutting Shapes’, and ‘Take Her Place’ featuring A R I Z O N A, as well as previously remixing the likes of Ed Sheeran, Rihanna, Bastille, Madonna, Birdy, The Chainsmokers, Coldplay, DJ Snake, Martin Garrix, Justin Bieber and many more.
Having released his second album titled, FUTURE at the start of this year, the Dutch star has since played at various festival mainstages across the globe, including sets at the likes of EDC Las Vegas, Tomorrowland, and Creamfields, with further appearances at iconic venues like Ushuaia and Hi Ibiza, selling out his ‘FUTURE XL’ Amsterdam show in the process.
“It’s just one of those records that needed to be absolutely perfect, from start to finish,” said Don. “I wanted to it to stand out and combine three worlds into one. A Dutch music producer, an incredible British singer songwriter, and one of the biggest US rappers of today. I am more than proud of the final outcome and hope the music and the message of the song will motivate people to dream big and see beyond the clouds of their personal challenges.”
Providing a dynamic blend of all three artist’s signature styles, the incredible ‘Survive’ looks sure to dominate charts globally and is out now on Don Diablo’s HEXAGON label via Universal.
We survived the thunder...
And escaped the hunger
And sometimes I wonder...
How we got through.
Who knows what they'll ask us...
We don't need no answers.
Cause we stand and serve...
As living proof.
Gucci Mane and Don catch me ballin' out in London
Tom Brady with the paper I go super bowl Sunday
Usain Bolt crazy runnin' til the hundreds
I keep my neck and my wrist at least a hundred
Hood ****** with the money and they loving it
She got comfortable, she called me by my government
Pull up in the Rolls with the white seats
And pull off in a porsche like a car thief
I’m cocky beat that ***** up like Rocky
I fly to Amsterdam for the right fee
These dudes ain’t nothing like me they car thieves
I booked her for the night, paid her bar fee
Told her charge it to the game, black Wallstreet
Sharp blue cool with a shark fee
Once a millionaire can’t get em off me
Gucci Mane and Don catch me ballin' out in London
We survived the thunder...
And escaped the hunger
And sometimes I wonder...
How we got through.
Who knows what they'll ask us...
We don't need no answers.
Cause we stand and serve...
As living proof.
You got a fast car I got a dream of something
You are a hot wire I like to push your buttons
We gotta somehow get out of town
We drove for ages, never looking back once
They wanna cage us but we prefer our freedom
Call us outrageous, well how about now
Gucci Mane and Don catch me ballin' out in London
Tom Brady with the paper I go super bowl Sunday
Usain Bolt crazy runnin' til the hundreds
I keep my neck and my wrist at least a hundred
Hood ****** with the money and they loving it
She got comfortable, she called me by my government
Pull up in the Rolls with the white seats
And pull off in a Porsche like a car thief
Well here we are, living proof
Well here we are, living proof
We survived the thunder...
And escaped the hunger
And sometimes I wonder...
How we got through.
Who knows what they'll ask us...
We don't need no answers.
Cause we stand and serve...
As living proof.
Dimitri Kechagias review:
Beat and Rhythm10
Basslines and Groove10
Melody 10
Synths 10
Vocals and Lyrics10
Breakdown10
Climax / Drop / Crescendo / Pay off moment10
Intensity, Drive and Energy10
Sound-design and Arrangement10
Overall Atmosphere10
Goosebumps / Shivers moments10
Emotional affinity and heartfelt moments10
Originality and Inventiveness10
Dancefloor Efficiency / Festival Arenas Effectiveness10
You can’t get this memorable track out of your head10
It has potential to become an anthem or a classic10
Don Diablo Feat Emeli Sande & Gucci Mane - Survive10
Summary
Don Diablo continues to unleash brilliant tracks and his latest one is aiming to touch the sensitive chords of the masses with the clever rhythm, sexy groove and of course classy vocals by the superstars Emeli Sande and Gucci Mane. The original version is closer chilling but still very rocking and full alert type of record with lyrics that anyone can identify as we all have passed from a situation that we saw ourselves as survivors. The VIP mix goes the club direction with punchy bassline, funky rocking wonky grooves combined well with the soulful sugar sweet Emeli voice and the superb Gucci Mane rap part. The result is a strong feel good record devoted to ADE survivors. #PureGold Love IT10.0
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