Paul van Dyk, Paul Thomas & EKKO Unite On Captivating ‘Shed Your Light’ Single

As a dynamic preview of his upcoming album, The World Is Ours, Paul van Dyk unveils his latest collaboration with Paul Thomas and EKKO, Shed Your Light, set for release on VANDIT Records. This electrifying fusion of three visionary artists is primed to make waves across global charts and fuel dancefloors with its unstoppable energy.

The track delves into themes of resilience, hope, and transformation, weaving deep, pulsating beats with a backdrop of haunting melodies. EKKO’s ethereal vocals draw listeners in, immersing them in a soundscape of emotion, mystery, and revelation. Continuing the momentum into Paul van Dyk’s highly anticipated album, the first in five years, the song fluidly captivates audiences and ignites his longtime fans from across the electronic music spectrum.

Joining the collaboration, Paul Thomas, a world-renowned DJ, producer, and longtime friend of Paul van Dyk, has become universally celebrated for his deep and emotive sets at events like SHINE Ibiza, SHINE at Tomorrowland and FSOE shows. With releases on his very own label, UV, his progressive sound perfectly complements the production on ‘Shed Your Light.’ With releases on esteemed labels that include Toolroom and Defected, his deep, progressive sound perfectly complements the production on ‘Shed Your Light.’

Industry figureheads have earmarked ‘Shed Your Light’ as a melodic masterpiece ahead of its official release, showcasing crisp, signature beats and captivating melodies from this powerhouse collaboration. Reflecting back, Paul first discovered EKKO late last year through a promo track and was immediately drawn to her captivating voice and poignant lyrical delivery. With over 70 million Spotify streams, the songwriter, vocalist, and producer has been making a significant impact with her emotionally charged sound, carving out a distinct presence in the industry.

Paul van Dyk, Paul Thomas & EKKO’s Shed Your Light is set for release on 14th March, with The World Is Ours following in April via VANDIT Records, both marking an exciting new chapter in Paul van Dyk’s legendary career.

 

Pre Save: https://bfan.link/pvd-shedyourlight

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Paul van Dyk Instagram | Spotify | Website

Vandit Records Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

Paul Thomas Instagram | Soundcloud | Facebook

EKKO Instagram | Spotify


NOTES TO EDITOR

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Album: Private Preview Stream | Download

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Teaser Video: Shed Your Light @Dreamstate

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