September 6, 2024 – "Don’t talk about it, be about it," declares the main hook of the highly anticipated new track by long-time friends and collaborators Patrick Topping and Green Velvet. Today, the electronic music heavyweights reunite for their first collaboration in nearly a decade, releasing ‘Mad Motion’ to mark the 10th anniversary of their iconic 2014 track ‘Voicemail.’
Premiered during their recent back-to-back set at Hï Ibiza, ‘Mad Motion’ instantly electrified the crowd, proving to be the ultimate peak-time club anthem. Featuring an edgy vocal hook delivered by Green Velvet himself, a pounding beat, and thick synth riffs, the track captures the essence of their original collaboration while reflecting each artist's evolution in sound.
Patrick Topping expressed his enthusiasm for the release, stating, "'Voicemail' was a landmark moment for both of us, so reuniting a decade later for 'Mad Motion' feels full-circle. We aimed to create something that not only references our original track but also showcases how we've grown as artists."
Green Velvet added, "Patrick and I have always had great chemistry in the studio, and 'Mad Motion' is proof of that. This track channels the same energy as 'Voicemail' but with a fresh twist that I hope people are going to love. It’s all about evolving while staying true to the vibe people know us for. The crossover of Patrick’s unique sounds–or “toppings” as I like to call them–and the vocal elements are what makes this track really special."
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tastemaker in electronic music. With a career spanning over a decade, he has graced prestigious stages from Ibiza's Hï to festivals like Tomorrowland and Glastonbury. Notably, his label and event series Trick has nurtured emerging talent, fostering a dedicated fanbase and hosting acclaimed events worldwide. As he prepares to launch Trick Fest in his hometown of Newcastle and continues his residency at Hi in Ibiza, Patrick’s commitment to innovation and mentorship ensures his enduring influence on club culture, both behind the decks and beyond.
This music industry legend, trailblazer, and currently one of the hottest DJ’s and producers on the underground electronic music scene...Green Velvet... came into existence more than 25 years ago. In 1993 Green Velvet launched Relief Records and since that time has been a constant presence in the industry. When this very eccentric, green Mohawk wearing Green Velvet emerged, he sent shock waves throughout the House and Techno music scenes. What was even more intriguing was his background. Born in the southern suburbs of Chicago, IL he has always been an active athlete and focused student determined to follow his dream of becoming a chemical engineer. While he excelled scholastically he was socially introverted, but always committed to finding ways to share his enthusiasm for living. Even today, more than 25 years later...it is difficult to go to any electronic music festival or set and not hear music from Green Velvet/Relief Records. Crowds everywhere sing along when notable hits like: Bigger than Prince, Flash, La La Land, Lazer Beams, Live Stream, Preacher Man, Shake and Pop, Sheeple, Suga, and Voicemail, are blasting across the airwaves. Part of the history of Green Velvet and Relief Records is all about the Love.... Love of the music...Love of the fans...Love of other artists. The history of great releases on the label and artists speak to this.
About Armada Music
Armada Music is the biggest independent dance music label in the world. Founded by Armin van Buuren, Maykel Piron (CEO) and David Lewis, the label manages an ever-growing catalog of over 40,000 tracks, built up across twenty-plus years of specialized dance music exploitation.
Representing artists such as Armin van Buuren, ARTY, D.O.D, Eelke Kleijn, Jan Blomqvist, Loud Luxury, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Tensnake, THEMBA and Yulia Niko, Armada Music amasses more than one billion streams per month, airplay on leading radio outlets such as BBC Radio 1 and Sirius XM, and top positions in the world’s most notable charts. The label also takes great pride in major achievements such as Armin van Buuren’s GRAMMY nomination for ‘This Is What It Feels Like’, Loud Luxury and Brando’s ‘Body’ surpassing one billion streams on Spotify and breaking artists such as Lost Frequencies into global stardom.
Across offices in Amsterdam (HQ), New York, London and Laren (NL), Armada Music offers a truly global appeal to its growing roster. The label has its own club, radio studio and multiple production studios, and hosts various live formats. Producer platform Armada University, which offers educational products and opportunities, shows the label’s sustained effort to nurture the next wave of talent.
In 2023, Armada Music launched BEAT Music Fund, the world’s first dance music investment company, that acquires catalogs with the mission of honoring, representing and reinvigorating them. BEAT’s portfolio will continue to grow; in the first six months following its launch, BEAT acquired the catalogs of, among others, electronic music star ARTY, house and techno pioneer Kevin Saunderson’s KMS Records, legendary NYC-based house label King Street Sounds and chart-topping producers Chocolate Puma.