Becky Hill Joins Forces with Chase & Status for New Dance Anthem 'Disconnect'
- by Adam Bailey
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Becky Hill, a two-time BRIT Award winner, has collaborated with Chase & Status on a new dance track called "Disconnect." The song, released by Astralwerks, is now available for download and streaming. Hill worked with Emily Makis, Karen Poole, and Kieron McIntosh, along with the legendary UK duo, to write the track.
In regards to the collaboration, Becky expressed her excitement, stating that she didn't think she would be able to create a drum 'n' bass tune like "Disconnect" again. She described the song as a true dance floor record that combines elements of both rave and radio-friendly music. Working with Chase & Status has been a dream come true for Becky, and the song has been well-received at festivals. She is proud of the track and can't wait for everyone to hear it.
Chase & Status, known as one of the most successful British bands of the last decade, have made a significant impact on the UK electronic music scene. Will Kennard and Saul Milton, the duo behind Chase & Status, draw influences from various genres such as UK rave, sound system culture, hip hop, RnB, grime, and punk. They have achieved over one billion global streams across their discography and have produced notable hits like "Count on Me," "Blind Faith," "End Credits," and "Mixed Emotions." Additionally, they have collaborated with artists such as Rihanna, Rita Ora, and Jay-Z. Currently, they are touring various festivals worldwide.
Becky Hill recently completed a successful tour in the United States and is set to return for performances at Outside Lands and a series of headline shows. She will be playing at The Fonda Theatre in Los Angeles, The Royale in Boston, and Brooklyn Steel in New York City. Tickets are available for purchase. The Guardian recently interviewed Becky Hill, connecting her with Fatboy Slim to discuss her debut Glastonbury performance.
"Disconnect" follows Hill's collaboration with Lewis Thompson on the song "Side Effects," which has garnered over 20 million combined global streams and has been popular on TikTok with over 49 million views. The song has also charted in the top 20 of Billboard's Hot Dance/Electronic Songs and the UK's Official Dance Singles Chart. The official video for "Side Effects" has been directed by KC Locke.
Critics have praised Becky Hill for her talent and success in the dance music scene. Billboard describes her as a house mainstay with a track record of hits, while EUPHORIA. Magazine applauds her powerful and soulful vocals. Popdust highlights her ability to create dance club bangers.
David Guetta has referred to Becky Hill as "one of the very rare queens of dance music." She has won back-to-back BRIT Awards for Best Dance Act in 2022 and 2023. In 2022, she achieved four No. 1 hits at U.S. dance radio with songs like "Run," "Crazy What Love Can Do," "History," and "Words." Hill's chart success and reputation as a trailblazer in electronic music have made her one of the top-streamed British female solo artists on Spotify in 2021.
Becky Hill's single "Remember," a collaboration with David Guetta from her debut studio album "Only Honest On The Weekend," has recently gone viral, more than a year after its release. The song has accumulated over 781 million combined global streams and over 2.8 billion combined views on TikTok, solidifying her position as a prominent figure in the music industry.
