Along with his new single “Hot Honey,” Tiësto proves that even within the realm of digital dance music, there’s room for somewhat Southern consolation.
He is joined forces with buzzing nation artist Alana Springsteen, who’s signed to Columbia Data/Sony Music Nashville, to infuse his anthemic sound with a contact of twang. “Hot Honey” emerges as a genre-defying confection the place his pulsing beats intertwine with the dulcet tones of Springsteen’s vocals, which discover the intoxicating attract of a love that is as fleeting as it’s intense.
Springsteen’s lyrics ooze with each need and disappointment, her phrases dripping with the titular “hot honey”—candy but stinging. In the meantime, Tiësto’s propulsive manufacturing entwines together with her emotional storytelling, very similar to the tempestuous push and pull of the connection she’s describing.
All mentioned and performed, “Hot Honey” is a daring step for Tiësto, who continues to show that even essentially the most tenured of dance music veterans can discover new methods to shock and innovate.
“I’ve always been drawn to fun/party side and the authenticity of country music, so when I had the opportunity to team up with Alana Springsteen to make a country dance song, I was super excited,” Tiësto mentioned in a press release shared with EDM.com. “Alana has an incredible voice, which is precisely the texture this song needed, and I respect her abilities as a songwriter as well as her artistry. This is a different sound for me but as you know by now, I like to explore and am inspired by all different genres when making dance music! I hope you enjoy this song as much as we did creating it.”
“How often do you get the chance to collaborate with one of the most iconic DJs of all-time?” Springsteen added. “When Tiësto reached out to see if I’d want to get creative with him on ‘Hot Honey,’ I saw it as the most invigorating opportunity. I’ve always loved exploring sonically and being able to do that with dance music while staying true to my country roots—that’s what excites me about being an artist and songwriter.”
Watch the fiery music video for “Hot Honey” beneath and discover the brand new single on streaming platforms right here.
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