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Don Diablo and R3HAB Create Summer Anthem, “Disco Marathon,” Featuring Singer-Songwriter Duo NEEKA

Dance music titans Don Diablo and R3HAB join forces for the first time ever on their new summer anthem – “Disco Marathon,” which also features British singer/songwriter female duo NEEKA. Their new single is a fun and carefree celebration of all things summer, a technicolor dream of uplifting piano melodies and dancefloor-commanding beats. The infectious rhythm is paired with NEEKA’s captivating vocals, creating a soundscape that is both exhilarating and deeply satisfying. The fusion of Don Diablo’s innovative production techniques and R3HAB’s dynamic energy results in a record that is not only catchy but also uniquely refreshing; a perfect track for warm weather dance parties with your best friends or strangers at a show, and is sure to be on heavy rotation all season long. Both R3HAB and Don Diablo have experienced a very successful first half of 2024, with R3HAB stacking collaborations with likes of Fast Boy, Jason Derulo, Da Tweekaz, VIZE, Sam Feldt, and more, while Don Diablo teamed up with Major Lazer and Felix Jaehn, to name a few. London-based duo NEEKA has writing credits for the likes of Drake, Michael Jackson, Miley Cyrus, MØ, Avicii, Craig David, and more. Read on for what these two industry veterans had to say about “Disco Marathon” below: 

Super excited to finally have a record with Fadil after all these years of crossing paths around the globe. A record that perfectly merges both of our sounds with the help of super talented female vocal duo NEEKA. Bring on the summer 

Don Diablo

Don and I have crossed paths for over a decade now and it’s special to finally join forces on our first collaboration “Disco Marathon” featuring NEEKA. This record fuses our dance styles, and summer feels like the perfect time to share it with the world. Our fans loved it when it pre-premiered live; we hope everyone enjoys this positive energy 

R3HAB

Currently voted the world’s #13 DJ on the prestigious DJ MAG Top 100, the sought-after producer has collaborated with and remixed a wide range of artists, including Dua LipaJustin BieberGucci ManeEd SheeranMark RonsonTravis BarkerMiley CyrusRihannaMadonnaTy Dolla $ignThe ChainsmokersColdplay and many more. Ever the perfectionist, the last couple of years has seen Don prepare his third studio album FORΞVΞR, released in September 2021. Taking on many forms since its inception, the album has been a labour of love for the perfectionistic Dutchman, marking his ever-evolving sound and ability to approach new genres with familiarity. A consummate presenter, Don has hosted his hugely popular Hexagon radio show for over eight years and is currently broadcast in over 68 countries to millions of listeners. Launched in 2015, his HEXAGON record label has given him the perfect platform to champion new talent. Year after year, the label remains one of the most influential imprints in the electronic music sphere. 

Multi-platinum DJ and producer Fadil El Ghoul, better known as R3HAB, has been trailblazing his way through dance music for the past fifteen years. From his breakthrough remixes for RihannaDrakeTaylor Swift, and Calvin Harris to anthems such as Platinum-certified “All Around The World (La La La)” and “Lullaby,” to his collaborations with the likes of Ava MaxZAYNLuis FonsiSean Paul, and more, R3HAB has proven to be one of the most forward-thinking artists in the game. His work has collected over 11 billion streams to date, including more than 1.2B in 2023 alone. R3HAB founded his label CYB3RPVNK in 2016, which has passed 4Bstreams across platforms since its inception. R3HAB continues to evolve and diversify his sound by working with artists around the globe, pushing the boundaries of dance music as he collaborates across genres and languages. He is Spotify’s Most Discovered Artist, one of Spotify’s top 350 most streamed artists, ranked #14 on the prestigious DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs chart, and has earned over 80 Diamond, Platinum, and Gold certificates. R3HAB has embarked on multiple sold-out worldwide tours and was the first dance music artist to sell out 15 consecutive shows in China. On top of that, he performed at the world’s top festivals, such as EDC, Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland, Balaton Sound, Coachella, Summer Sonic Festival, DWP Jakarta. With his combination of innate artistry and innovative attitude, R3HAB has earned his place as a household name in dance music.