Nico De Andrea continues his run of introspective, melody-driven house with 'What You Thinking Of'—a chilled out, percussive groove that blends deep emotion with effortless danceability. Featuring the mesmerising vocals of Mougleta and a seamless collaboration with rising talent Auguste, the release showcases Nico’s signature ability to craft music that resonates beyond the club. Equal parts haunting and hypnotic, 'What You Thinking Of' is sure to linger long after the last beat.
Dimitris Kechagias Review: [review top="1"] [item value="10"]Nico de Andrea & Auguste feat. Mougleta - What You Thinking Of [/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Nico de Andrea and Auguste feat. Mougleta's anthem "What You Thinking Of" is an exceptional 119 BPM afrohouse masterpiece meticulously crafted with intricate production techniques and a rich sonic palette. The track opens with energetic tribal drums layered with precision, utilizing complex polyrhythms to establish a captivating groove. The deep, pounding basslines are sculpted using advanced sidechain compression, allowing them to breathe seamlessly alongside the thumping kicks without overwhelming the mix. The production process showcases smooth, dreamy, hypnotic grooves achieved through the strategic use of reverb and delay effects on ethereal pad synths. Warm string arrangements subtly enhance the melodic depth, created using high-quality virtual instruments and meticulously adjusted for dynamic expression. The inclusion of xylophone sounds adds a unique timbre to the composition, processed with gentle EQ adjustments to maintain clarity within the dense mix. Irresistible rhythms are driven by layered percussion samples, each element carefully EQ’ed and panned to create a wide, immersive soundstage. Infectious synth hooks, crafted with analog emulation plugins, deliver melodic hooks that are both catchy and emotionally resonant. Vocal production is equally impressive, with Mougleta’s superb vocals processed through precise tuning, harmonization, and spatial effects to highlight strong, singalong-worthy lyrics. This afrohouse anthem is a testament to expert sound design and arrangement, making it a staple in clubs, beach bars, and Spotify playlists worldwide. Its flawless blend of melodic charm and rhythmic energy defines it as #PureGold. Love IT. [/content]
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Emotional and melancholic, Nico de Andrea’s new offering on Armada Music is the perfect continuation of his previous work. Employing hazel’s touching vocals and lyrics across a stunning Afro house production, ‘Compromise’ shows the French DJ and producer knows like no other how to stay on top of his game.
Dimitris Kechagias Review: [review top="1"] [item value="10"]Nico de Andrea feat. hazel - Compromise [/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"] Nico de Andrea has solidified his position as a prominent deep melodic house producer. His latest collaboration with the exceptional vocalist Hazel, titled “Compromise,” exemplifies his ability to craft soulful and evocative music. At 122 BPM, “Compromise” embodies the essence of melodic organic afrohouse, characterized by its delicate and touching melody. The track’s smooth, warm, and hypnotic rhythms envelop the listener, creating a captivating sonic experience. Magnificent piano chords, warm strings, and sweet organ sounds are complemented by deep pulsating basslines and organic tribal percussion, elevating the energy and inviting movement. The song’s sensual and hypnotic qualities make it an ideal anthem for the afrohouse genre. Its heartwarming message resonates deeply, leaving a lasting impression on listeners. “Compromise” is undoubtedly a masterpiece that deserves a place in any afrohouse playlist. #PureGold Love iT [/content]
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When one of the biggest club tracks of 2023 fuses with a chart-topping late-‘90s classic, fans are going to be begging for its imminent release. That’s the story of ‘Ethnica (Pasilda)’, the bootleg-turned-official-release combining Nico de Andrea and Vanetty’s collaboration and Afro Medusa’s timeless hit. Played extensively over the past twelve months by Nico de Andrea as well as dance music’s foremost tastemakers, ‘Ethnica (Pasilda)’ has now been officially released on Armada Music.
‘Ethnica (Pasilda)’ started taking shape when Nico de Andrea wanted to soften his and Vanetty’s earlier club hit — ‘Ethnica’ reached #1 in Beatport’s Afro house charts and got championed by the likes of Adana Twins, Claptone, Diplo, Hugel and John Summit — to fit the more intimate venues he plays at. “I love playing ‘Ethnica’ in my sets, but I felt the track was a bit too intense for the audience when performing in smaller setups such as beach clubs,” Nico de Andrea explains. “I was in Miami at a friend’s place, looking for a way to soften the track by playing around with acapellas in the same key, when we put ‘Pasilda’ over ‘Ethnica’. We immediately realized we’d stumbled onto something magical.”
The original ‘Pasilda’, released by Afro Medusa in 1999 and remixed countless times since, quickly made its mark on dance music’s spearhead territories, peaking at #31 in the UK Singles Chart and #1 in the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Chart in the U.S. Its overarching and timeless appeal — everyone was playing it, from DJs in the underground clubs to mainstream radio stations — helped it become one the most seminal classic house tracks and a shining example of the transformative power of dance music.
“‘Pasilda’ is a legendary track,” Nico de Andrea continues. “Having the opportunity to rework the music that moved me in the early stages of my career, and especially such a house music classic, is a true honor. It’s a dream come true and I can’t wait for everyone to dance to the track this summer.”
Nico de Andrea x Vanetty x Afro Medusa - Ethnica (Pasilda)
Dimitris Kechagias Review: [review top="1"] [item value="10"]Nico de Andrea x Vanetty x Afro Medusa - Ethnica (Pasilda) [/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Nico de Andrea x Vanetty x Afro Medusa mash up finally gets the official release as Ethnica (Pasilda). The result is super impressive with the fantastic afro house Ethnica that has catapulted the international dancefloors and considered as classic in its genre finally finds voice thanks to the classic latin vocals of Afro Medusa - Pasilda. It sounds like the two are inseparable and will remain like that in the years to me. Groovy melodic afrohouse with touches of melodic techno and the singalong sexy vocals create the perfect explosive mix for an eargasmic sonic adventure. #PureGold Love iT [/content]
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About Nico De Andrea:
Nico de Andrea is a French producer, musician and Dj with a signature sound defined as a mix of emotional, melancholic pop music combined with afro house and techno rhythms. After 20 years in electronic music, his most known tracks including Disappear, Hold Tight, Monster or , Wish We Could, have been supported over years by the like of Black Coffee, Pete Tong, Keinemusik, Solomun, Diplo, Blondish or MK, cumulating more than 70 millions of streams on Spotif y plus heavy rotations on radios like Sirius XM, BBC1 and Radio FG. On top of that, he recently celebrated 1,000,000 of listeners on Spotify and has been added into ‘2024 Artists to watch’ by DJ Mag USA.
Nico has recently collaborated with BLOND:ISH, Eli & Fur, Themba, LP Giobbi and remixed Grammy Nominated artists like RAYE, Ten City or David Guetta. All along his career, he has been remixed by some of the leaders of the afro/tech scene like Pablo Fierro, Black Circle, Kasango, Francis Mercier, Notre Dame, Sparrow & Barbossa, Dombresky, Andrea Oliva, Franky Wah or Hugel to name a few. In January 2024, Nico released his debut album Love Therapy, including club banger “Ethnica” and many more with several collaboration (Eli & Fur, Tensnake, Dorian Craft and more). “Ethnica” is for sure one of the Summer 2023 Anthem that charted on the Beatport Afro House top #1 and received a global entry on the TOP 50 overall. The Deluxe Version of the album has been released on April 5th including the club banger 'Kingston Groove' with DJ and producer Baron (FR), that has already been supported in clubs and festivals by Dombresky, Blond:ish, Amémé and more. But it includes also his first collaboration with former NBA player Rony Seikaly, called “Lose Your Love” and amazing remixes from Birds of Mind, Harry Romero, KeeQ, Tayllor and more.
Nico is a globe-trotter with shows in more than 40 countries including legendary venues like Pacha Ibiza, Ministry of Sound London, Palais de Tokyo in Paris, Cafe Del Mar Phuket, Bâoli Cannes or Cassio Hong Kong. Headlining or supporting act for icons like Black Coffee, Rüfüs du Sol, Bedouin or Camelphat, he started to conquer the American continent with shows in Zamna Miami (Basel Edition), SXM Festival , Saint Martin, Piknic Electronik, Montreal, Gospel , New York, Flash , Washington DC, Sound , Los Angeles, Halcyon San Francisco, Bonbonnière Tulum or Dinsmoor Mexico... But he doesn't forget his french roots as he played in Delta Festival Marseille, Les Plages Électroniques in Cannes and had a residency in Saint Tropez. This year again, Nico de Andrea is for sure the one to have in your radar after opening for Black Coffee during Miami Music Week under the eye of French TV channel TF1 and 50’ INSIDE. He also sold out his first headline North American tour and performed in Abracadabra Mykonos alongside Blond:ish. His Summer Tour is coming up, with amazing acts such as Montreal F1 Grand Prix, Gospel New York, Beachclub Montreal but also shows in Ibiza, Cyprus, Beirut, and more!
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.
Named one of DJ Mag’s artists to watch for February, recently featured on SiriusXM’s Chill channel, and following his recent Miami Music Week show with Black Coffee, Nico de Andrea now offers a special deluxe edition of his critically acclaimed debut artist album, Love Therapy.
Building on the theme of music being an important emotional outlet, the deluxe version (available digitally and as a high-quality vinyl) of Nico de Andrea’s debut album offers additional sonics to enrich the audial journey further. Three brand-new tracks, ‘Legion,’ ‘Lose Your Love’ (with Rony Seikaly), and ‘Kingston Groove,’ and various acoustic mixes tap further into the album's themes of nostalgia, longing, passion, and hope, inspired by personal experiences of impossible love, conflict, and separation.
Focus track ‘Kingston Groove’ with Baron features Caribbean vocals from D-Prezzy and a tribal house bassline - all the makings for an ultimate dance floor groover. Elsewhere, several reworks and remixes of original tracks (by the likes of house music legend Harry Romero and elsewhere Paris-based duo Birds of Mind) bring the body of work alive on the dancefloor, already showcased in Nico's sets across his hotly tipped North America tour that kicked off in NYC back in February with shows in Toronto, Chicago, Los Angeles and more.
Love Therapy Deluxe is out now on Armada Music. FIND HERE
Nico de Andrea - "Love Therapy Deluxe"
Tracklist (bold indicates deluxe version additions)
Nico de Andrea & Tensnake feat Lola Melita - One Last Call
Nico de Andrea feat Amira Eldine - Like Water
Nico de Andrea & Imad feat Jono McCleery - Legion
Nico de Andrea feat Sophia Bel - Million Times (Birds of Mind Remix)
Nico de Andrea feat Darla Jade - My Everything
Nico de Andrea feat Emria - Corazon
Nico de Andrea feat Julia Church - Worst Case Scenario (DSF Remix)
Nico de Andrea & Marcus Santoro feat Joyia - Nowhere
Nico de Andrea & Rony Seikaly - Lose Your Love
Nico de Andrea & Vanetty - Ethnica
Nico de Andrea & Eli&Fur - Start The Fire (Tayllor Remix)
Nico de Andrea feat Amira Eldine - Like Water (Nico de Andrea Classic Mix)
Nico de Andrea & Baron (FR) feat D - Prezzy - Kingston Groove
Nico de Andrea feat Emria - Corazon (Harry Romero Remix)
Nico de Andrea feat Julia Church - Worst Case Scenario
Nico de Andrea - Dreamin’ 514
Nico de Andrea & Marcus Santoro feat Joyia - Nowhere (KeeQ Remix)
Nico de Andrea & Eli&Fur - Start The Fire
Nico de Andrea & Dorian Craft – Avalon
Nico de Andrea feat Darla Jade - My Everything (Bohemian Remix)
Nico de Andrea feat Sophia Bel - Million Times
Nico de Andrea & Marcus Santoro feat Joyia - Nowhere (Acoustic)
For many people, music is an important emotional outlet. It can amplify the happiness you feel when you’re at the crest of the wave or numb the pain when it’s all falling apart and everything hurts. So too for Nico de Andrea. When life threw him a set of curveballs, he took to the studio to grieve and counter the sadness. The result is his phenomenal debut album: ‘Love Therapy’. Inspired by his personal experiences with impossible love, conflict and separation, the first album of the French artist extraordinaire is a sonic melting pot of melodic pop, afro house and melancholic undertones channeled through the piano, an instrument Nico has honed since childhood. From the fragility of ‘One Last Call’ to the darkness of ‘Start The Fire’ to finally finding confidence and peace of mind with ‘Dreamin’ 514' and ‘Million Times’, the album presents themes of nostalgia, longing, passion and hope that permeate its twelve tracks. Fundamentally, ‘Love Therapy’ consists of meaningful songs wrapped in danceable afro house rhythms. But beneath the surface, this album shows how music can alleviate the otherwise unbearable pain and help find the light that guides a lost soul home.
Dimitri Kechagias review: [review top="1"] [item value="10"]Nico de Andrea - Love Therapy [/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Nico de Andrea is definitely one to watch when it comes to eclectic electronic house music with strong afro house and deep melodic touches. One Last Call is pop friendly feel good track that will always stand out when it comes up in your radio station. Hypnotic dreamy and sensitive has the charm to get you going. Like A Water is warm, sparkling with tropical house touches perfect for summer cocktails and Ibiza compilations. Corazon is moody deep minimal and atmospheric with perfect percussion, guitar licks and sensual melancholic vocals. Nowhere is the more upbeat, driving, anthemic with synthy stabs and mainstage appeal with mesmerizing vocals as always. Ethnica as the name suggests is perfect deep afrohouse track with irresistible groove and rhythm with cinematic touches and mysterious melody in the breakdown that remain in your mind for long. Worst Case Scenario features the beloved Julia Church that has the magic in her voice to add her elegance within the afrohouse grooves, melodramatic strings and moody piano chords, thrilling synths and great sonic environment. Avalon is deep melodic house at its finest with vocals that stand out and manage to attract listeners and clubbers interest straight away. My Everything is pure bliss with Darla sensitive voice crawling under your skin and targeting the soul warming the senses. Start The Fire is already fans favourite with Eli & Fur vocals standing out with great lyrics and melody that gets you going all night long. Dreamin’ 514 is upbeat driving melodic progressive house with pulsating basslines, trancy touches and Dreaming vocal line that encapsulates well the sonic atmospheres. Million Times is smooth perfect to drive late night and put your thoughts in order particularly when you have to make certain decisions. Love Therapy is a piece of art full of emotional melodies, infectious grooves and the finest singers that you can dream off. #PureGold Love iT [/content]
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About Nico de Adrea
Nico De Andrea is a French producer, musician, and DJ known for his emotive blend of pop, Afro house, and techno. With 20 years in electronic music, his tracks like "Disappear," "Hold Tight," and "Wish We Could" gained support from industry giants like Black Coffee, Pete Tong, Solomun, and Diplo, amassing 40 million Spotify streams and airplay on Sirius XM, BBC1, and Radio FG.
Collaborating with BLOND:ISH, Eli & Fur, Themba, and remixing Grammy-nominated artists, Nico's career has soared. He's been remixed by afro/tech scene leaders and 2023 marked his Armada releases, including "My Everything," "Worst Case Scenario", "Ethnica", "Start the Fire", and "Corazon" the summer anthem.
Nico's international presence spans 40+ countries, performing at iconic venues like Pacha Ibiza, Ministry of Sound London, and Cafe Del Mar Phuket. He's shared the stage with Black Coffee, Rüfüs du Sol, and more, conquering the Americas with shows in Miami, Montreal, New York, and beyond, while still honoring his French roots with performances in Marseille, Cannes, and Saint Tropez. Keep an eye on Nico De Andrea this year!
Flowing with a graceful, near-balletic rhythm, Nico de Andrea and Tensnake’s debut collaboration instantly evokes a sense of serenity and release. Merging intricate and rich production with the captivating and dulcet vocals of Lola Melita, 'One Last Call' is more than just a song: it's a deep and immersive experience that soothes the soul.
Dimitri Kechagias review: [review top="1"] [item value="10"] Nico de Andrea & Tensnake feat. Lola Melita - One Last Call [/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"] When the French quality afro house master Nico de Andrea meets the German disco house magician Tensnake you guess that their collaboration will be an exceptional single. On vocals is the very talented singer Lola Melita singing and describing that One Last Call that any listener can identify with her meaningful lyrics. The afro house relaxing soothing vibes are present and the hypnotic smooth groove turns into an essential listening adventure that will please many and even encourage some others to cry. Perfect for late night sets, spotify playlists and hopefully with club remixes will get the club plays it really deserves. #PureGold Love iT[/content]
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Off the back of ‘Worst Case Scenario’ (feat. Julia Church), French studio magician Nico de Andrea links up with London duo Eli & Fur for a particularly compelling production. Helmed by a stellar vocal presence, strong chord progression and driving low end, ‘Start The Fire’ is bound to set dance floors aflame.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Nico de Andrea x Eli & Fur collaboration is finally out and the track Start The Fire is so large as you can expect no doubts. Pulsating basslines, deep haunting strings, chunky kicks, groovy percussion, warm cinematic strings, dark synths and on top the stunning vocals with the always great lyrics with so much meaning that listeners can identify and can see their own life story within the always carefully selected words that you we will easily memorize and let our body, mind and soul be out and free. The track convince with its very nice atmosphere and sound design and will travel spirits and connect minds across the world. #PureGold Love IT[/content]
In tandem with Parisian DJ and producer Vanetty, Nico de Andrea delivers his next club track to Armada Music. Captained by an infectious pluck melody and a dance-floor-tailored rhythm, 'Ethnica' will keep listeners moving till the first morning light.
Dimitri Kechagias review: [review top="1"] [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"]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"]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"]Nico de Andrea & Vanetty - Ethnica [/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Nico de Andrea & Vanetty team up to present their common anthem Ethnica. It's one of the big records with afrohouse tribal percussion, deep pulsating basslines, thumping kicks and moody dark atmosphere. The breakdown reveals the very mysterious and very addictive percussive melody that resonate the actual sound of an ethnic instrument from an exotic country. Mesmerizing and beautiful from start to finish Ethnica will permeate many DJ sets as it is packed with danceable groove, luscious atmosphere and the distinctive melody to make it stand out from the crowd. #PureGold Love iT[/content]
Adding to his incredible studio output, Andrea Oliva delivers a sublime rendition of 'Disappear' by THEMBA, Nico De Andrea and Tasan. Flaunting stunning piano chords, infectious grooves and a haunting vocal presence, this remix will leave listeners spellbound time and time again.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]THEMBA & Nico de Andrea did wonders with Tasan on vocals for Disappear. Now its the perfect time for Andrea Oliva to come on board and remix it perfectly for the deep melodic techno / afro house scenes and sets this spring/summer 2023. He applies a wonderful chunky groove that is truly subminimal working in your subconscious inviting you to dance along. The tribal percussion, deep haunting basslines merged with electronic melodies, melancholic piano notes and warm cinematic strings. The soulful vocal is simply stunning and truly mesmerizing leading to it climax with xylophone melodies and bubbly percussions for the ultimate tripping out sonic experience. #PurePerfection Love iT [/content]
Right off the back of signing exclusively with Armada Music, Nico de Andrea has dropped his latest single on the label. Featuring UK singer-songwriter Darla Jade, ‘My Everything’ taps into his acclaimed afro house sound with deep, melodic nuances, marking the start of a new chapter for the producer, musician and DJ.
Following on from ‘Disappear’, his 2022 collaboration with South African tastemaker THEMBA and singer Tasan, ‘My Everything’ is the ideal record to kickstart Nico de Andrea’s new journey. Oozing warmth and musicality across its vocal-laced production, this track is perfect for a dreamy listening session.
“With ‘My Everything’, I’m going into a darker, deeper and more melodic direction, mixing afro drums and emotional chords to create nostalgia in between sadness and hope,” says Nico de Andrea. “The dreamy bells, string sections, vocal chops and beautiful voice of Darla complete the scenery.”
About his recent collaboration with THEMBA and joining Armada Music, he adds: “Aside from its success and the fact that working with THEMBA and Tasan was a dream, ‘Disappear’ also allowed me to work closely with Armada Music for the first time. I’m confident that they believe in me and my vision for a bigger project, so ‘My Everything’ is just the beginning of our adventure together. I can’t wait to share more music with the world alongside them later this year.”
ABOUT NICO DE ANDREA
With over twenty years of experience under his belt, French producer, musician and DJ Nico de Andrea counts as one of dance music’s staple acts. His discography flaunts collaborations with BLOND:ISH, THEMBA, LP Giobbi and Moojo in 2022 alone, as well as career-spanning remixes for house legends such as Ten City, Bob Sinclar, David Guetta, Martin Solveig and Marshall Jefferson. On the live front, Nico de Andrea is a globetrotter with shows in cities all over the world such as Dubai, Hong-Kong, Tokyo, Paris, London, Montréal, Toronto, New-York, Johannesburg, Miami, Ibiza.. and more to come!
Dimitri Kechagias review: [review top="1"] [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"]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"]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"]Nico de Andrea feat. Darla Jade - My Everything [/item]
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Nico de Andrea delivers to Armada Music the exceptional deep melodic afro house infused My Everything featuring the exquisite vocals by Darla Jade who simply shines in her sensitive performance of My Everything. The vocal plays a crucial role and is very hard to imagine the track without it. Tribal percussion, deep driving playfl basslines, xylophone melodies and warm strings create that relaxing atmosphere that invites you on the dancefloor straight away. Its one of those tracks that when it comes on the radio the full office is silent and everyone is whispering the vocals and even smile a bit. It makes you feel truly special. Its just perfect! #PureGold Love IT[/content]
