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R3HAB, Sigala & JP Cooper, Runaway Review

Fadil El Ghoul, better known as R3HAB, is a Dutch/Moroccan DJ and producer that has been roaring his way through dance music for the better part of the last decade. Beginning with his breakthrough hit remix of Afrojack, Pitbull, and Ne-Yo’s “Give Me Everything” to his dance anthems, such as “All Around The World (La La La)” and “Lullaby,” which have collectively amassed over 600M streams. His collaborations are also off the rails, working with ZAYN, Andy Grammer, Sofia Carson, Olivia Holt, and more. R3HAB’s music is a product of talent and forward-thinking, making him a giant of an artist in the EDM genre. In 2016 he founded his label CYB3RPVNK, which passed one billion streams on its catalog within the first two years since its inception. R3HAB continues to evolve and diversify his sound by working with various artists around the globe, experimenting with everything from hip-hop to pop through his collaborations. With his combination of innate artistry and innovative attitude, in 2021, R3HAB is continuing his journey among electronic music’s elite. R3HAB has teamed-up with Sigala and JP Cooper to bring us the first single from his upcoming studio album, which will be released this fall; the single is called “Runaway.”

Bottom Line: “Runaway” is a coming-of-age story from multi-platinum R3HAB, and its energy and tunefulness are contagious. “Runaway” is so infectious because each artist’s signature sound shapes the song to form a musical, fun, and memorable whole. R3HAB brings his ever-dynamic and high-energy style that complements Sigala’s radio-friendly beats as JP Cooper’s soulful vocals soar with grace and elegance over the feel. Starting with a rippling pulse and an upbeat melody, “Runaway” is driven by the marriage of muted basslines and genuine lyrics about taking a risk to realize a dream. “Runaway” was years in the making as the three talented artists did not rush this project but instead let the music lead the way, and the result is a stunning collaboration. R3HAB explains, “Sigala and JP are pioneers in the UK’s dance-pop scene, and I’ve been following their work for years. Being able to create a song together that reflects each of our signature sounds makes me extremely proud. We were in the same headspace when working on this song. There’s always something in your life that requires boldness to unlock its full potential. ‘Runaway’ is about daring to try; I hope our fans are inspired to find that boldness within themselves.” “Runaway” is the perfect end of the summer track leading up to the release of R3HAB’s next studio album. But, that’s the short of it!

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