Armand Van Helden & Riva Starr Feat. Sharlene Hector - Step It Up (extended Mix) | Extended – 2025 |
The track features the powerhouse vocals of Hector, a former lead singer for Basement Jaxx who has also performed backing vocals for artists like Alicia Keys and Michael Bublé . Musical Style and Sound
The track is a vibrant collaboration between house music legend Armand Van Helden , Italian producer Riva Starr , and British soul vocalist Sharlene Hector. Released on September 11, 2020, through Ministry of Sound , the song serves as a masterful modern tribute to old-school house and disco. Creative Background and Collaboration The track features the powerhouse vocals of Hector,
The "Extended Mix" emphasizes the track's club-oriented structure, allowing its layered production to build over time. A versatile DJ and head of the Snatch
It draws heavily from soul and disco influences, utilizing a driving house beat that maintains high energy for the dancefloor. previously known for "Eat
The track combines euphoric piano chords, rave-evoking breakbeats , and soul-heavy vocals to create a feel-good anthem.
A versatile DJ and head of the Snatch! Records label, previously known for "Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat" and a successful 2018 collaboration with Van Helden under his Soul Speech alias.
Sharlene Hector’s soaring, soulful delivery is often described as the centerpiece that gives the track its crossover appeal . Impact and Variations Armand Van Helden & Riva Starr Feat. Sharlene Hector
The track features the powerhouse vocals of Hector, a former lead singer for Basement Jaxx who has also performed backing vocals for artists like Alicia Keys and Michael Bublé . Musical Style and Sound
The track is a vibrant collaboration between house music legend Armand Van Helden , Italian producer Riva Starr , and British soul vocalist Sharlene Hector. Released on September 11, 2020, through Ministry of Sound , the song serves as a masterful modern tribute to old-school house and disco. Creative Background and Collaboration
The "Extended Mix" emphasizes the track's club-oriented structure, allowing its layered production to build over time.
It draws heavily from soul and disco influences, utilizing a driving house beat that maintains high energy for the dancefloor.
The track combines euphoric piano chords, rave-evoking breakbeats , and soul-heavy vocals to create a feel-good anthem.
A versatile DJ and head of the Snatch! Records label, previously known for "Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat" and a successful 2018 collaboration with Van Helden under his Soul Speech alias.
Sharlene Hector’s soaring, soulful delivery is often described as the centerpiece that gives the track its crossover appeal . Impact and Variations Armand Van Helden & Riva Starr Feat. Sharlene Hector