Two of electronic music’s hottest entities join forces for a modern club anthem that channels the soul of a timeless classic.
Global dance music powerhouse James Hype and internationally acclaimed Brazilian DJ and producer Volkoder have joined forces for their new single “1,2,3,” out now on Tomorrowland Music/SoundOn. The track is a bold, groove-driven house record that draws its soul and swagger from Mary J. Blige’s iconic hit record “Family Affair,” reimagined for today’s dancefloors with a fresh vigour and energy.
Download and stream “1, 2, 3” here
As his summer residency at Hï Ibiza comes to a close, James Hype brings his signature technical brilliance and chart-topping production instincts to the collaboration. He is a force approaching 5 billion cumulative streams worldwide and mainstage sets at Tomorrowland, EDC, and Lollapalooza. Through his acclaimed “Moving Differently” vlog and a relentlessly engaged fanbase, he has transcended the traditional DJ role to become one of the most influential figures shaping modern club culture.
Volkoder contributes the deep rhythmic architecture and hypnotic groove that have made him one of the most respected names in global electronic music. The São Paulo-based artist behind more than 200 releases on labels including Hot Creations and Black Book Records, has spent over two decades turning consistency into global relevance, with landmark releases like “Tornado” (Beatport #1) and his 2026 Diynamic debut “Picture: Volkoder” cementing his status as a true dance floor architect.
Their chemistry is far from accidental: James Hype was among the artists who directly supported Volkoder’s 2025 release “Act Up (Bad Boy),” making this studio collaboration a natural next step. “1,2,3” blends driving basslines, assertive vocals and a precision-engineered groove that feels simultaneously rooted in soul and utterly contemporary.
“We wanted to take the soul and energy of ‘Family Affair’ and bring it into our world. We kept the feeling of the original while giving it our own sound, groove and energy for today’s dancefloors.” – Volkoder.
Together on “1,2,3,” James Hype and Volkoder deliver exactly what both artists have always done best: music that feels personal, sounds massive and hits hardest when the lights go down.
“1,2,3” by James Hype and Volkoder is out now on Tomorrowland Music/SoundOn.