What makes Another Life by Afrojack notable?

The song achieved significant commercial success, reaching high positions on various international charts and contributing to Afrojack's continued presence in the EDM landscape. It also highlighted the ongoing trend of collaborations between top DJs, reinforcing the idea of cross-genre partnerships in modern music production. Released in January 2017, 'Another Life' marked a pivotal moment in Afrojack's career as he sought to reinvigorate his sound after a period of commercial success with tracks like 'Take Over Control'. Collaborating with David Guetta, this single aimed to bridge the gap between mainstream appeal and artistic experimentation, showcasing his evolution as an artist in the electronic dance music scene.

How many songs are on Another Life?

Another Life has 1 track, running approximately 3 minutes.

Another Life

Afrojack · 2017

3 min · 1 track · electro house

A vibrant blend of pulsating beats and melodic hooks that encapsulates the energy of contemporary electronic dance music.

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Another Life (radio mix) — This track serves as the flagship single of the album, seamlessly blending catchy melodies with driving beats that exemplify Afrojack's signature style.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

51 /100

Foothills

Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The track effectively combines energetic beats and melodic layers typical of electro house, but lacks significant depth for repeated listens.

What we noticed

The track features a steady four-on-the-floor beat with layered synths that create a rich, immersive soundscape.
Melodic elements are introduced gradually, building tension before reaching a euphoric drop.
The arrangement maintains a consistent energy level throughout, with minimal variation in tempo or dynamics.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Marked a pivotal moment in Afrojack's career, reinvigorating his sound and achieving commercial success.
Career context: Released in January 2017, 'Another Life' marked a pivotal moment in Afrojack's career as he sought to reinvigorate his sound after a period of commercial success with tracks like 'Take Over Control'. Collaborating with David Guetta, this single aimed to bridge the gap between mainstream appeal and artistic experimentation, showcasing his evolution as an artist in the electronic dance music scene.
Stylistic neighbors: David Guetta· Calvin Harris· Martin Garrix