Swedish artist Jari Salmikivi has cooked up the total dream of a dance pop anthem with his latest release ‘Believe (Remix).’ As soon as those kicks and shimmering synths kick in, you can feel that the infectious energy of the pure euphoria being pumped out of the speakers, and the Song’s rich, soulful vocals draw you in immediately, and have a Gospel-tinged sense of power and conviction built into the uplifting lyrics.
It’s Austin Leeds’ sublime production work which makes this remix soar, he’s worked with dance music royalty including Avicii. The Motown sounding original from Leeds is taken and turned into a glistening contemporary dance pop banger that doesn’t get rid of a twist of the song’s heart and soul. Overwhelmingly it is full bodied sound of pulsating rhythms, sparkling melodies and vocal harmonies, layers that just envelop you, yet it does not feel jammed in or disjointed. It’s that perfect balance of vibrant dancefloor energy paired with emotional resonance that the remix offers. The surging electronics equally sway with Salmikivi’s gospel roots, spiritually and physically.
Yet it’s the kind of song that could go on to fill arenas, or at the very least, self affirm at your most personal most introspective moments. A holy union of genres of influences from Dua Lipa’s pop prowess, the anthemic house of Avicii and David Guetta, have been alchemized by Salmikivi and Leeds into something with a new class in ‘Believe (Remix).’ A soaring, transcontinental triumph, that reminds us of music’s universal power to bring people together on the dancefloor, more than just a remix, this is a complete rejuvenation, retaining the original’s heart, but fully embodying invigorating sound of now. This is a personal mantra and collective experience, a jam that will stick to the back of your mind and your soul for months to come.
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