June 16, 2023 – Nico de Andrea, the French studio wizard known for his Afro House productions, has embarked on a new creative journey by teaming up with British duo Eli & Fur for their latest collaborative track, “Start The Fire.” This release marks a turning point in Nico de Andrea’s career, as he announces a shift in direction towards a more melodic-leaning sound. With “Start The Fire” being the first of a series of upcoming singles, the French producer aims to explore the emotional and melodic side of his production style.
Reflecting on this change in sound, Nico de Andrea reveals, “The shift towards this more melodic sound happened very accidentally. I’ve been spending a lot of time experimenting in the studio over the past year and found myself tapping into the more emotional side of production, which started to sound more and more melodic as time went on. I’ve been a big fan of Eli & Fur for a long time, so hitting them up to bring this record to another level made perfect sense. They really know what they’re doing!”
“Start The Fire” combines the strengths of all three artists to create an emotional yet dancefloor-ready track. With Nico de Andrea’s expertise in crafting strong chord progressions and driving low-end elements, combined with the stellar vocal presence penned by Eli & Fur, the collaboration delivers a powerful musical experience.
Eli & Fur, based in London, express their enthusiasm for being a part of this creative journey. “When Nico sent us over the instrumental, we were immediately inspired. We wanted the track to have a vocal part that complimented it rhythmically but also had a strong meaning lyrically. There’s so much emotion in the musical parts, and it’s been great seeing the dance floor reaction each time we have tested the changes. It’s an amazing way of dictating the way the song develops. The song to us is about finding freedom and strength to feel what you feel, something that happens often on the dance floor. We’re really proud of this one.”
“Start The Fire” serves as a testament to the artistic growth and willingness to explore new sonic territories for all involved. Nico de Andrea’s collaboration with Eli & Fur not only showcases their collective musical prowess but also highlights the fusion of their unique creative visions.
As Nico de Andrea embarks on this melodic-leaning journey, fans, and music enthusiasts can anticipate a series of captivating singles that will undoubtedly showcase his talent for evoking emotions through his productions. The collaborative effort with Eli & Fur marks an exciting chapter in his career, demonstrating his ability to adapt and explore new musical horizons while maintaining a strong connection with his audience.
With “Start The Fire,” Nico de Andrea and Eli & Fur invite listeners to embark on a sonic journey filled with both introspection and an irresistible urge to dance. It’s a testament to the power of collaboration and the boundless possibilities that arise when artists come together to create something truly remarkable.
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.
Lyrics
Don’t know where to start
I got nowhere to carve out
All my emotions for you
They’re always
Running from my heart
I don’t know where to stop
I got nothing to choose from
This is an intermission
Pushing love into my system
I don’t mind if you’re bringing your own
An intermission
Pushing love into the system
It’s the only way to make this a home
So don’t keep living your life in denial
Nobody will start the fire
Don’t keep living your life in denial
Nobody will start the fire
Start the fire
Got into my heart, I got nowhere to carve out
All my emotions for you
They’re always
Running from my heart
I don’t know where to stop
I got nothing to choose from
This is an intermission
Pushing love into my system
I don’t mind if you’re bringing your own
An intermission
Pushing love into the system
It’s the only way to make this a home
So don’t keep living your life in denial
Nobody will start the fire
Don’t keep living your life in denial
Nobody will start the fire
Start the fire
Start the fire
Don’t keep living your life in denial
Nobody will start the fire
Don’t keep living your life in denial
Nobody will start the fire
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