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Alison Limerick ‘Where Love Lives’ | The Making Of A Dance Classic 0 (0)

Alison Limerick tells the story behind her undisputed ‘90s rave anthem, ‘Where Love Lives’. Born in East London, Alison Limerick was always destined to be a star. Her early career included theatre and dance, and it was during that period that she first met Swedish producer Lati Kronlund. Alison explains how, in 1989, Lati reached out about a song he had had written and had asked her to sing the demo. That song was ‘Where Love Lives’. Released in 1990, the song got early support from Pete Tong and exploded in queer clubs across the country. Here, Limerick tells us [See More…]

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Cascada ‘Everytime We Touch’ | The Making Of A Eurodance Anthem 0 (0)

Natalie Horler from Cascada tells the story behind their iconic single ‘Everytime We Touch’. A worldwide hit that reached No. 2 in the UK charts in 2005, the song gave Cascada’s debut album its title. Here, the German Eurodance singer reminisces on how Cascada formed, the original studio session, and recording its video. 20 years on from its original release, ‘Everytime We Touch’ remains an undeniable anthem. Horler reflects on recent collaborations with the likes of Hardwell and Steve Aoki, and her special guest appearance at this years Tomorrowland festival in Belgium. In The Making Of series, DJ Mag explores [See More…]

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Mason vs Princess Superstar ‘Perfect (Exceeder)’ | The Making Of A Dance Anthem 0 (0)

Dutch DJ/producer Mason and US rapper Princess Superstar share the story behind their joint chart-smashing hit, ‘Perfect (Exceeder)’. A mysterious online bootleg of Mason’s 2006 dance instrumental ‘Exceeder’ and Princess Superstar’s 2005 track ‘Perfect’ inspired both artists to officially release a mash-up, which broke into the charts worldwide. We discover the inspirations behind both originals, dive into controversy over contract breaches and reflect on its 2024 resurgence thanks to its inclusion in Saltburn. Electronic music history is rich with unforgettable and timeless classics. In our series, DJ Mag explores the tales behind some of the world’s favourite dance tracks, told [See More…]

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Sonique ‘It Feels So Good’ | The Making Of A Chart-Smashing Dance Anthem 0 (0)

Sonique gives us an exclusive insight into the making of her 1998 dance classic ‘It Feels So Good’, on the eve of the 25th anniversary of its release. The track would go on to land the No. 1 spot in the UK Singles Chart, as well as dominate charts across the world, helping cement its place as a true dance classic. Here, Sonique talks about how ‘It Feels So Good’ started out as a d&b track, working on it in the studio, and how it became one of the biggest-selling singles of 1998. Electronic music history is rich with unforgettable [See More…]