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06:42:00



Unleashing his trademark fire onto a cornerstone classic, dance heavyweight Gabry Ponte executes this remix to slam-dunk perfection. Re-energizing the iconic melody with a production so forceful no crowd can resist, this stadium-quivering take on Mauro Picottos Komodo guarantees mainstage mayhem.





Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Gabry Ponte’s remix of Mauro Picotto’s legendary “Komodo” is a masterclass in reimagining a trance classic for the modern dance floor. From the very first kick, the track commands attention with its thunderous, fully saturated low-end and crisp high-frequency layers. The 140 BPM tempo is perfect for high-energy sets, offering DJs a powerful tool to elevate crowd intensity. Ponte’s production brings a hybrid of techno and modern festival trance, with a meticulously designed kick-bass relationship that ensures both punch and warmth. Sidechain compression is employed with finesse, allowing the bass frequencies to breathe under the powerful kick drum, resulting in impeccable rhythmic drive that keeps bodies moving. The melodic content pays homage to the original while elevating it with new harmonic layers and choir-inspired vocal textures during the breakdown. These ethereal voices introduce an emotional resonance that enhances the track’s storytelling, setting up a colossal drop that explodes into a euphoric main melody. The transitions are handled with expert precision—rising sweeps, filtered white noise, and aggressive build-up drums create anticipation, while carefully timed impact sounds mark each drop for maximum effect. Spatial design is another highlight, with stereo widening and reverb automation used to create a sense of vastness, perfectly suited for both club systems and massive festival stages. From a technical perspective, the remix demonstrates flawless mastering. Dynamic range is preserved despite the overall loudness suitable for big-room playback, and the mixdown ensures each element occupies its own frequency range. Ponte’s use of layered percussion and atmospheric effects maintains momentum during verse sections while guiding listeners toward explosive climaxes. The arrangement is cohesive and structured for DJ integration, with clear cue points, loop-friendly sections, and an intro/outro that ensures smooth transitions within a set. Beyond its technical brilliance, this remix has significant positive effects on mental and physical wellness. High-BPM electronic dance music has been shown to increase endorphin release and improve mood (Thoma et al., 2013). The driving rhythm and uplifting melody can support cardiovascular exercise, making it ideal for fitness classes, running playlists, and high-intensity interval training. Moreover, the trance-inducing state created by repetitive beats and harmonic layering promotes flow states and stress reduction (Labbé et al., 2007). As a result, “Komodo (Gabry Ponte Remix)” is not just a festival weapon—it can be an invaluable tool for mental well-being and physical performance enhancement. In live environments, the track’s ability to generate crowd excitement is unmatched, with its expertly engineered energy flow ensuring peak reactions at every drop. The combination of technical mastery, emotional storytelling, and functional utility across wellness and entertainment contexts cements this remix as #PureGold. Love iT [/content]
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Suggested Bibliography:

Thoma, M. V., Ryf, S., Mohiyeddini, C., Ehlert, U., & Nater, U. M. (2013). Emotion regulation through listening to music in everyday situations. Cognition & Emotion, 27(3), 534–543.
Labbé, E., Schmidt, N., Babin, J., & Pharr, M. (2007). Coping with stress: The effectiveness of different types of music. Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, 32(3-4), 163–168.
Karageorghis, C. I., & Priest, D. L. (2012). Music in the exercise domain: a review and synthesis. International Review of Sport and Exercise Psychology, 5(1), 44–66.



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02:19:00

 


One year after their explosive debut collaboration, dance music heavyweights Steve Aoki and Gabry Ponte reunite to unleash new single ‘Stewpid’ on Armada Music.

Channelling festival season energy 365 days a year, ‘Stewpid’ is an upbeat dancefloor anthem that thrives on party adrenaline and zero self-consciousness. Lucious dance-pop vocals leave a lasting impression with smooth breakbeats nodding to a warm glow of nostalgia, and an irresistibly uplifting four-to-the-floor rhythm.

“Gabry and I always have a blast together,” says Steve Aoki. “Last year’s collab lit up dancefloors, and when our paths crossed again, we knew we had to run it back. Stewpid is pure fun, high-energy chaos.”

In today’s hyper-curated, Insta-worthy era, ‘Stewpid’ is a reminder that dance music has always been about those unfiltered moments of pure, unapologetic fun. Getting lost in the beat and experiencing lifelong dancefloor memories, taking place in real-time.

Gabry Ponte recalls early demos immediately sparking a core summer memory: “That sunny, euphoric energy instantly brought me back to the night Steve and I shared the stage at Praja in Gallipoli. Letting loose, soaking up the crowd’s energy, and feeling dance music in its purest form.”

Adding: “I’m stoked for the release of my new collab with Steve! Working with him last year was an absolute blast. We poured our hearts into this new track, and I'm pretty sure it's gonna be lit!”

If anyone can shake up dancefloors, it’s Steve Aoki and Gabry Ponte. Two-time Grammy-nominated DJ, producer, fashion designer and entrepreneur Steve Aoki is a modern icon of electronic music. Notoriously adored for his serotonin-surging live performances, the Dim Mak label boss is a must-see headliner at the world’s biggest events from Tomorrowland to Coachella, and a go-to name in the studio amongst fellow revered collaborators, from David Guetta, AFROJACK and Armin van Buuren to Kid Cudi and Linkin Park.

Of the same legendary status is Gabry Ponte. A founding member of Eiffel 65, responsible for the Grammy-nominated record ‘Blue (Da Ba Dee),’ Gabry Ponte remains at the top of his league with over 6 billion streams to his name and a catalogue of A-list collaborations with Tïesto, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, and more. 2025 has proven a record-breaking year so far for Italy’s highest streamed DJ/producer, leading San Marino to the grand finale of The Eurovision Song Contest, before becoming the first DJ to headline Milan’s iconic San Siro stadium to a sold-out crowd of 56,000 party-goers.

Steve Aoki x Gabry Ponte ‘Stewpid’ is out now on Armada Music.



Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Steve Aoki and Gabry Ponte’s collaboration, "Stewpid," bursts onto the scene with an infectious energy that’s hard to ignore. At its core, this track is a masterclass in dance-pop craftsmanship, blending precise production techniques with an emotionally charged, feel-good vibe. The track kicks off with smooth, punchy breakbeats, setting an engaging rhythmic foundation. These beats are meticulously layered, creating a dynamic texture that contrasts beautifully with the crisp, airy vocals. The transition between breakbeats and the driving four-on-the-floor rhythm is seamless, showcasing the producers’ skill in maintaining momentum while shifting the song’s energy. This rhythmic interplay keeps the listener hooked, as the track effortlessly oscillates between moments of build-up and euphoric release. Clocking in at a high-energy 146 BPM, "Stewpid" is crafted to ignite dance floors. The tempo amplifies its festival-ready vibe, making it impossible not to move to its beat. The production shines with its use of bright synthesizers, which add layers of warmth and nostalgia. These synths are carefully modulated, creating a sun-drenched, carefree atmosphere that embodies the spirit of endless summer. Vocally, the track is lush and melodic. The vocals are processed with subtle effects that enhance their clarity without overshadowing their natural emotive quality. The lyrics, paired with the soaring melodies, evoke a sense of unfiltered joy and abandon, aligning perfectly with the song’s party-centric theme. Aoki and Ponte’s attention to detail is evident in the track’s crisp mixing and balanced soundstage. Each element, from the punchy kicks to the shimmering hi-hats, occupies its own space, allowing the song to breathe while maintaining a rich, full-bodied sound. The bassline is both groovy and supportive, anchoring the track without overpowering the melodic components. "Stewpid" thrives on its ability to channel festival season energy into a three-minute auditory celebration. It’s a track that feels both meticulously crafted and spontaneously joyful, a testament to the producers’ ability to blend technical prowess with an undeniably infectious spirit. #PureGold Love iT[/content]
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About Armada Music

Armada Music is the biggest independent dance music label in the world. Founded by Armin van Buuren, Maykel Piron (CEO) and David Lewis, the label manages an ever-growing catalog of over 50,000 tracks built up across twenty-plus years of specialized dance music exploitation.

Representing artists such as Armin van Buuren, ARTY, D.O.D, Eelke Kleijn, Jan Blomqvist, Joris Voorn, KI/KI, Lilly Palmer, Loud Luxury, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, THEMBA and Yulia Niko, Armada Music amasses more than one billion streams per month, airplay on leading radio outlets such as BBC Radio 1 and Sirius XM, and top positions in the world’s most notable charts. Significant label milestones include Armin van Buuren's Grammy nomination for 'This Is What It Feels Like' and two tracks surpassing one billion streams on Spotify: Loud Luxury and Brando’s ‘Body’ and Lost Frequencies’ ‘Are You With Me’.

Across offices in Amsterdam (HQ), New York, London and Laren (NL), Armada Music offers a global appeal to its growing roster. The label has its own club, radio studio and multiple production studios, and hosts various live formats. Producer platform Armada University, which offers educational products and opportunities, shows the label’s sustained effort to nurture the next wave of talent. 


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23:57:00

 


In a world- first collaboration, Maddix and Gabry Ponte, two of modern dance music’s most formidable names, collide and the result is ‘Hellfire.’ Out now on Extatic Records.


Going four-to-the-floor on an impounding techno beat ‘Hellfire’ pushes dancefloor extremities to the edge. Chilling echoes of choir singing ring out in chorus across the high-intensity composition bringing an ethereal and other-worldly level drama to ‘Hellfire.’ Both producers flex their dynamism in the studio when it comes to the intricate detail applied to such voluminous output. From the siren alarms which usher to the foreground, to the hair-raising anticipation built in the final explosive drop. There’s no doubt that ‘Hellfire’ calls for a mainstage, stadium-scale sound system to experience its velocity full.


Landing on Maddix’s own Extatic Records which launched in 2023 under Revealed Recordings, ‘Hellfire’ is a direct example of the rave-ready sound that has rocketed the Dutch DJ/producer to the frontline of electronic music in recent years. Support for Maddix’s piercing techno kicks has been vast in appeal, from Deborah de Luca and Amelie Lens to long-standing ally Hardwell, and fan-adornment from over 5 million monthly Spotify listeners. Currently #69 in the Top100 DJs Poll it comes as no surprise that Maddix’s jam-packed tour schedule sees him tear up the floors on all the biggest festivals such as Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland and all EDC editions worldwide.


Italian maestro Gabry Ponte is similarly boundless by nature. From his Grammy-nominated breakout single ‘Blue (da ba dee)’ in 1998 as part of Eiffel 65, to his next looming milestone as the first DJ to headline Milan’s famous San Siro Stadium in June 2025, Gabry Ponte has dedicated his life to the cause of dance music. The secret to his success? Versatility. Gabry Ponte’s musical output has included all-star collaborations with the likes of Steve Aoki, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Timmy Trumpet, but he also seeks to connect with fresh scene tastemakers, like T78 and CERES. The latter releasing on his new PENTAPHONIA Records, a techno-driven imprint with hazy late-night clubbing in mind.


Together, Maddix and Gabry Ponte bring absolute rave ‘Hellfire’ to dancefloor across the globe as the latest single to drop on Extatic Records!





Dimitris Kechagias Review:
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]The collaboration between Maddix and Gabry Ponte on "Hellfire" is an exhilarating fusion of their distinctive techno styles, released on the Maddix Extatic imprint. The track is a relentless 130 BPM techno anthem designed for peak time play. It combines the raw energy of techno with elements that appeal to a wider audience, creating a thrilling experience on the dance floor. At the core of "Hellfire" is its robust and dark kick drum, which provides a powerful foundation for the entire track. This is complemented by crisp, tech-driven drum patterns that maintain a high energy level throughout. The chorus-like vocal chops add a unique melodic layer that contrasts with the grittiness of the instrumental, enhancing the track's dynamic range. The driving bassline is one of the track's standout features, engineered to maintain momentum and keep the listeners on their toes. It weaves seamlessly through the other elements, ensuring that the energy levels are consistently high. The incorporation of hardstyle kicks further intensifies the track, adding a distinctly Dutch flavor that is both aggressive and infectious. Production-wise, "Hellfire" showcases a meticulous attention to detail. The use of sidechain compression on the bass and kick creates a pumping effect that is quintessential to techno, while the spatial effects on the vocals and synths add depth and dimension to the mix. The overall sound design is polished yet raw, capturing the essence of the techno genre while pushing its boundaries. In summary, "Hellfire" is an explosive track that epitomizes the collaborative prowess of Maddix and Gabry Ponte. Its combination of technical precision, innovative use of production techniques, and raw energy makes it a must-play record for techno enthusiasts and DJs alike. This track does not just play; it commands the dance floor, living up to the #PureGold label and leaving listeners eager for more. Love IT[/content]
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00:58:00

 


Gabry Ponte, the GRAMMY©-nominated artist known worldwide for co-producing the globally acclaimed hit single ‘Blue (Da Ba Dee)’ as part of Eurodance act Eiffel 65, has teamed up with world renowned DJ and producer Robbie Rivera for a joint rework of his 2001 classic ‘Funk-A-Tron’. The original, released over twenty years ago, reached #14 in the UK Official Independent Singles Chart in 2002.


Gabry Ponte and Robbie Rivera’s exhilarating update of ‘Funk-A-Tron’ does not mess about. Firing on all cylinders with the heavy kick drums, fiery vocal, pulsating bass and iconic riff, this modern rework is set to do damage on the 2024 festival circuit.

"I've always had a special consideration for Robbie Rivera and his energetic and infectious style,” says Gabry Ponte. “Introducing a new perspective to the incredible sound of ‘Funk-A-Tron’ without losing the charm of the original was made possible by staying close to Robbie in the production process, which was a dream. I hope fans of the original love this version just as much!"

‘Hated On (Funkatron)’ is available now on Armada Music HERE.


About Gabry Ponte

Gabry Ponte (over 15 Million Monthly Listeners on Spotify) is a DJ, Grammy-nominated, and Multi-Platinum producer. The artist has reached more than 3 BILLION streams on all platforms, and in 2022 the huge milestone of 2B streams on Spotify only so far. Together with Måneskin and Meduza, Gabry Ponte is one of the TOP3 most streamed Italian artists* in the world.

In 1998 he produced Blue (da ba dee), the debut single with his band Eiffel 65, which topped the worldwide charts and sold over 8 million copies; their first album Europop sold another 4 million copies. In the year 2000, they won the European Music Award as the “Best Italian Artist in the world”.

Meanwhile, Gabry starts his solo projects and his first singles and remixes storm the European charts. In 2014 enters the Top 100 DJs chart as #61, being one of the highest entries and the highest-ranked Italian and keeping himself at the top of the dance scene. His most successful collaborations include “Thunder” with LUM!X and Prezioso, "Can't Get Over You" with Aloe Blacc, "Call Me" with Timmy Trumpet and R3HAB, "The Finger" with Georgia Ku, and the summer 2022 hit "We Could Be Together" together with LUM!X and Daddy DJ, already GOLD record in Italy and The Netherlands. Among the last club releases we find collaborations with artists such as: Blasterjaxx, Justus, DJs From Mars,Vini Vici and official remixes for Sigala, Sam Feldt and David Guetta with his last global hit “I’m Good”.

Tracks such as Thunder and Monster, both diamond record in France, with LUM!X have amassed over 476M and 301M Spotify streams respectively while the collaboration with Timmy Trumpet, 'Mad World' has collected over 136M Spotify streams. The 6th of December Gabry Ponte has dropped his new single dedicated to Spotify Wrapped 2023: "Losing You – Spotify Singles", celebrating the iconic Police track "Every Breath You Take" 40 years since its release and gaining a placement in Times Square.

Gabry boasts hundreds of live sets made around Europe: From a live perspective, in just the first 9 months of 2023, Gabry Ponte performed 70 times in 6 countries, getting over 400,000 people dancing. A path in constant evolution, always looking for innovative sounds and ready to set on fire the dance floors around the world. 2023 is the year of the Tomorrowland Festival debut for the Italian DJ producer, which adds this milestone to his spectacular career. For the 2023/2024 Tour, Mediolanum Forum in Milano and Pala Alpitour in Turin, the most iconic arenas in Italy are official sold out, as well as the Scala show in London.



About Armada Music

Armada Music is the biggest independent dance music label in the world. Founded by Armin van Buuren, Maykel Piron (CEO) and David Lewis, the label manages an ever-growing catalog of over 40,000 tracks, built up across twenty-plus years of specialized dance music exploitation.

Representing artists such as Armin van Buuren, ARTY, D.O.D, Eelke Kleijn, Jan Blomqvist, Loud Luxury, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Tensnake, THEMBA and Yulia Niko, Armada Music amasses more than one billion streams per month, airplay on leading radio outlets such as BBC Radio 1 and Sirius XM, and top positions in the world’s most notable charts. The label also takes great pride in major achievements such as Armin van Buuren’s GRAMMY nomination for ‘This Is What It Feels Like’, Loud Luxury and Brando’s ‘Body’ surpassing one billion streams on Spotify and breaking artists such as Lost Frequencies into global stardom.

Across offices in Amsterdam (HQ), New York, London and Laren (NL), Armada Music offers a truly global appeal to its growing roster. The label has its own club, radio studio and multiple production studios, and hosts various live formats. Producer platform Armada University, which offers educational products and opportunities, shows the label’s sustained effort to nurture the next wave of talent.

In 2023, Armada Music launched BEAT Music Fund, the world’s first dance music investment company, that acquires catalogs with the mission of honoring, representing and reinvigorating them. BEAT’s portfolio will continue to grow; in the first six months following its launch, BEAT acquired the catalogs of, among others, electronic music star ARTY, house and techno pioneer Kevin Saunderson’s KMS Records, legendary NYC-based house label King Street Sounds and chart-topping producers Chocolate Puma.


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