Hey Now (Martin Solveig song)
Martin Solveig · 2013
19 min · 4 tracks · house music
Bright synths and infectious beats create a euphoric dance anthem that captures the essence of summer parties.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hey Now (single mix) — As the lead version of this single, it encapsulates the vibrant energy and catchy hooks that define the song's appeal, making it a staple on dance floors.
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Hey Now (club mix) — This extended version enhances the original's danceable elements, allowing DJs to incorporate it seamlessly into sets, appealing directly to club audiences.
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Hey Now (Carnage remix) — This remix brings a heavier bassline and energetic drops, showcasing how versatile the track is and its adaptability within various electronic subgenres.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
A clean, hook-led pop-house track, but its four-version single package repeats rather than develops the material, and its sound stays within familiar 2013 dance-pop territory.
What we noticed
- The single mix centers on a repeated shouted vocal hook over a bright synth figure and a steady house pulse.
- The club mix extends the same core material, while the Laidback Luke and Carnage versions recast it as separate dance-floor treatments.
- Composition 25% of the score
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5/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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4/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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4/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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 — This single solidified Solveig's prominence in electronic music after earlier hits.
- Career context
- In 2013, Martin Solveig was solidifying his position as a prominent figure in electronic music, following hits like 'Hello' from 2010. 'Hey Now' comes as part of his evolution to blend catchy pop melodies with house music, showcasing his knack for creating festival-ready tracks that resonate with mainstream audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Guetta· Calvin Harris· Zedd
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hey Now (single mix) 3:07
- 2 Hey Now (club mix) 5:54
- 3 Hey Now (Laidback Luke remix) 5:50
- 4 Hey Now (Carnage remix) 4:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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