Featuring all-new solo productions and collaborations alongside Felix Da Housecat, ARTBAT & more!
A pioneer who helped define the global electro-house movement, Benny Benassi steps boldly into a new era with ‘Feel The Bass’, his explosive studio album out now via ULTRA Records! A masterclass in the genre that he spear-headed and continues to do so throughout his illustrious career, it’s a combination of class, groove and grandeur, capturing Benassi at his most expansive; rooted in club culture, yet fearlessly forward-facing.
Leading the release is focus track ‘Can I Feel?’ with Rafael Cerato, a sun-kissed, diva-leaning anthem where soulful vocals rise skyward over rippling electro production. Euphoric yet driving, it perfectly balances emotion and impact as a certified dancefloor anthem.
The album journey as a whole commences with ‘Love Is Gonna Save Us’ alongside ARTBAT, an intergalactic vocal mantra echoing on the title that then explodes into a colossal progressive-leaning drop, before ‘The Future’ with Zamna Soundsystem and Laherte stretches house music into bold new dimensions, with whisper-soft vocals and a soaring waterfall breakdown.
Elsewhere, ‘DISCOTEKA’ with Tobias Gerard injects funk-soaked swagger that drips like honey with its nod to the classic era, yet remains of the moment with its stellar and fresh vision, as ‘Superstar’ with Chris Nasty delivers ballroom attitude and street-level flair thanks to references to Brooklyn, home town heroes and legends alike, as bold declarations of “Yes, I am!” transform the track into a celebration of self-expression and identity. ‘Chicago Baby’ follows similar suit, seeing Benassi unite with house legend Felix Da Housecat for a future-classic call to arms. “Can we talk about house music? / You already know… It’s Chicago, baby!” ringing out over honeyed vocals and rich electro-squiggles of synth. The track bridges eras effortlessly, weaving the foundational spirit of house with the intensity of today’s club climate, accelerating with purpose as it unfolds.
From the deeper pulse of ‘Just Like That’ with Fideles, to the corrosive energy of ‘Shades’ with Glowal and SQU4RE, the album maintains a relentless momentum, straddling multi-facets of Benassi’s work and proven dexterity right up to this day. The title track ‘Feel The Bass’ stands as its mission statement; glitching electro, towering builds and an undeniable low-end force, whilst collaborations with Laherte, AXIS ZERO and Constantin ensure the record closes on an uncompromising high.
With ‘Feel The Bass’, Benny Benassi doesn’t just revisit the sound that made him a global force, he reinforces it for a new era, out now only via ULTRA Records!