Hit machine and constant innovator David Guetta unveils a futuristic new music video for his recent acclaimed single ‘Big FU’ featuring Afropop sensation Ayra Starr and Chicago rap star Lil Durk, dropping on 29th November.
Crafted by award-winning director Shapxo, the video features Lil Durk and Ayra Starr surrounded by a cast of body-painted characters in avant-garde outfits, performing against a stark white backdrop. The bold visuals are the perfect accompaniment for David Guetta’s sparse, forward-thinking arrangement on ‘Big FU’, as well as complimenting the eye-popping single artwork provided by critically acclaimed French street artist and previous Guetta collaborator, Mr Brainwash.
A refreshing change of pace after a string of dance floor anthems, ‘Big FU’ shows an unexpected, house-influenced side to David Guetta’s production skills, with the French mastermind crafting a slick groove around an infectious funk bassline. Ayra Starr’s powerful reverb-soaked vocals provide the unforgettable hook: “Big Fuck You to my replacement / I see you’re someone else’s favourite”. Melodic synth stabs and razor-sharp verses from Lil Durk complete the mix, resulting in a smooth and beautifully produced banger.
The hits never stop for David Guetta. Earlier this year he also conquered the global airwaves with the megahit ‘Baby Don’t Hurt Me’ featuring the two pop megastars Anne-Marie and Coi Leray. It arrived as the hotly anticipated follow-up to Spotify global #1 and streaming monster, ‘I’m Good (Blue)’. The track earned Guetta his eleventh Grammy nomination, receiving a nod for ‘Best Dance/Electronic Recording’, has garnered 2.2 billion global streams, charted at #1 on the official charts across 11 markets, and peaked at #1 at US Top 40 & US Dance Radio charts.
Guetta hasn’t stopped there. Just last month he released his Zara Larsson collaboration ‘On My Love’, already fast approaching 30 million streams, while earlier in the summer there were singles with MORTEN, Bebe Rexha, Shouse and more. Following ‘Big FU’ he has also released the huge new pop single ‘When We Were Young’, an inspired take on Supertramp’s ‘The Logical Song’ with pop megastar Kim Petras. Not to mention his remix work: in 2023 alone, he’s released smash reworks of cassö, RAYE and D-Block Europe’s ‘Prada’ with Hypaton, and Tony Touch’s ‘Apaga La Luz’ to name just a couple. ‘Big FU’ is reminiscent of previous hits ‘Drive’ with Black Coffee and ‘Memories’ with Kid Cudi, well-loved features of his back catalogue.
‘Big FU’ benefits from the vocal talents of Ayra Starr. Mixing confident, empowering lyrics with Afro-pop and silky R&B, the Nigerian singer/songwriter rose to national success with her 2021 debut album, 19 & Dangerous, and its chart-topping hit ‘Bloody Samaritan’. Signed to Don Jazzy‘s influential Mavin Records label, she has since collaborated with artists like Ladipoe, Kelly Rowland, Tiwa Savage and Magixx while issuing solo singles like ‘Stars’ and ‘Rush’.
Chicago rapper Lil Durk is the lead member and founder of the collective and record label, Only the Family (OTF). Durk garnered a cult following with the release of his Signed to the Streets mixtape series, leading to a record deal with Def Jam Recordings, under which he released two studio albums. In 2020, Durk made his first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 with the single ‘Viral Moment’, and his commercial resurgence continued with singles such as ‘3 Headed Goat’ (featuring Polo G and Lil Baby), ‘Backdoor’, and ‘The Voice’; his features on Drake‘s 2020 single, ‘Laugh Now Cry Later’ and Pooh Shiesty‘s song, ‘Back in Blood’, as well as his LPs, The Voice (2020) and his joint album with Lil Baby, The Voice of the Heroes (2021)—his first release to debut atop the Billboard 200.
David Guetta has skyrocketed to one of the most streamed artists on Spotify globally, with over 42 billion global streams and selling over 50 million records worldwide. Following the 2023 results announcement last week, throughout his career he has now been voted the world’s best DJ in the coveted DJ Mag ‘Top 100’ poll a phenomenal four times and is one of the most successful streamed artists, reaching top position across I-Tunes charts over 113 countries and achieving over 24 million global Spotify followers.
This year the international icon received two Grammy nominations, and won the ‘Dance Song of The Year’ award for his latest smash ‘I’m Good’ at the IHeartRadio Music Awards, where he was also previously named ‘Dance Act of the Year’. He also received awards for ‘DJ of the Year’ at the NRJ Music Awards, Producer of the Year at the Brits and #1 Producer by 1001Tracklists, continuing to cement his status at the very top of the DJ pile.
ABOUT DAVID GUETTA:
DJ. Producer. Artist. David Guetta is a musical trailblazer and an international icon. Currently the #4 most streamed artist on Spotify globally and with 2x Grammys awards, 13x Grammy nominations, 7x UK number 1 singles, over 40 billion global streams, 50 million records sold worldwide, and over 70 million monthly Spotify listeners to his name, he has been voted the world’s best DJ in the DJ Mag ‘Top 100’ four times and won the accolade for best electronic artist at the MTV Europe Music Awards. He achieved two Grammy nominations, topped #1 on this year’s DJ Mag Top 100, won ‘Best Electronic Act’ at the 2023 MTV EMAs, two awards at the LOS40 Music Awards, two awards at MTV EMA’s, the ‘Dance Act of the Year’ award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards and ‘DJ of the Year’ award at the NRJ Music Awards, and was additionally named #1 Producer by 1001Tracklists, as well as this year he won ‘Producer of the Year’ award by the BRITs in recognition of his production successes.
The French producer mastermind has collaborated with some of the world’s biggest stars including SIA, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Justin Bieber, Black Eyed Peas, Shakira, Ariana Grande, Kid Cudi, J Balvin, Becky Hill, RAYE and many more.
Guetta stormed into 2023 with his new dance smash ‘Baby Don’t Hurt Me’, with the two pop megastars Anne-Marie and Coi Leray. It arrived as the hotly anticipated follow-up to Spotify global #1 and streaming monster, ‘I’m Good (Blue)’. The track earned Guetta his eleventh Grammy nomination, receiving a nod for ‘Best Dance/Electronic Recording’, has garnered 1.8 billion global streams and simultaneously hit #1 at the US Top 40 & US Dance Radio charts. After a year of smash hits, it was only right for Guetta to see out 2023 with two final huge singles: ‘Big FU’ with Afropop sensation Ayra Starr and Chicago rap star Lil Durk, and follow-up pop single ‘When We Were Young’, an inspired new take on Supertramp’s ‘The Logical Song’ with pop megastar Kim Petras.
Elsewhere he has provided remixes for some of the world’s biggest stars including pop royalty
Sam Smith & Kim Petras, Coldplay, Dua Lipa, Megan Thee Stallion and Kodak Black. He also recently delivered a dancefloor-ready remix for BTS star Jungkook’s new hit ‘Seven’ featuring Latto.
A master creative across genres, Guetta has also gone from strength to strength with his underground-focused Future Rave project alongside Morten, and he is additionally working on new music for his underground alias Jack Back.
His renowned live show experience has extended this year to headlining the main stage at Ultra Miami Festival in March, as well as his two Ibiza residencies: Hï Ibiza with Future Rave and Ushuaïa Ibiza with legendary party F*** Me I’m Famous!. He also continued with his residency at Encore Beach Club in Las Vegas and many of the world’s biggest events and festivals. Guetta also closes out the huge year with a December tour across Asia, Middle East, followed by a South America tour until the start of 2024.
While maintaining an epic level of quality for his live streams during the pandemic and lockdown, he hosted his iconic United At Home series, a number of unforgettable concerts from Paris’ Louvre Museum, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the Icon Brickell in Miami, and atop the Rockefeller Center, raising $2 million in donations for numerous charities.
As he continues to dominate the global charts and play some of the most exciting sets of his career, all while expanding his creative vision, exploring new sounds and evolving as an artist, David Guetta demonstrates time and time again why he is the most cherished electronic artist of our generation.
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