CONTROVERSIA
Alok’s CONTROVERSIA Imprint Delivers First Compilation EP
In just two years, Alok‘s CONTROVERSIA imprint has achieved immense success. His two most recent releases on the label, “Rapture” and “Love Again” with Alida, have racked up 14 million and 16 million plays, respectively. Today, the Brazilian superstar has released the first curated compilation for his flagship label. Alok has enlisted a handful of notable talents from around the globe for CONTROVERSIA’s first compilation including Bhaskar, WILL K, Zafrir, and Yves V, to name a few. The EP offers a great deal of consistency and aligns with CONTROVERSIA’s vision. Each of the 15 tracks remain within the realm of house music, with a handful of them being previous released such as “Empy Bottle” by Santti and Ali Bakg...
Alok’s “Rapture” Flip Captures the Nostalgia of iiO’s Original With a Slap House Twist
In 2001, American recording duo iiO released the electronic song “Rapture,” which became an instant club hit. The tune was a commercial success and even managed to chart inside the top 50 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Most importantly, “Rapture” became a rave classic. Brazilian superstar Alok has now kicked off 2021 with an infectious cover of the time-honored single. Joining forces on rework is Irish singer, producer, and DJ Daniel Blume, who provides fresh vocals. “Rapture” also marks the latest release on CONTROVERSIA, a label Alok launched in June 2019 that focuses on showcasing emerging global talent. Alok’s “Rapture” flip captures the nostalgia of the original song with a slap house twist. The pulsing drop is a danceable fusion of energetic ch...
