Drawing us in with ethereal vocals featuring the lyrics, “Hey Mr DJ can you hear my call? Turn the volume up, I wanna lose it all, the music’s alive, feel it in my soul, let the rhythm take over, let the good times roll…” Harry P opens Hey Mr DJ with poetic prowess and a timeless dance energy.
The track expands with situational prose about connecting with movement and music, inviting us to escape into sound at a time when we need it the most. The production is airy, punctuated by subtle clicks and pulses before expanding with dimensional synths.
The beat drops with a pulsating contemporary feel, which is energizing and euphoric at the same time. What makes Hey Mr DJ really unique is the depth of the lyricism. The track is brilliantly written, with intentionality and subtle nuances. The metaphors are sublime, and hold nostalgia, whilst also evoking notions of futurism.
This is further cemented by the extended version of the track, marketed as the “original”. Harry P cites Armin Van Buuren, Sash, and Faithless as sonic influences, which we can feel come to life with the refined production, and cosmic allure that manifests. The track would also be perfect for a club scene in a TV show like Euphoria, or Heated Rivalry, both on HBO.
Speaking on the inspiration behind the lyrics, Harry P tells us, “Being a DJ I get asked all the time to play someone’s favourite songs. With the right music, atmosphere, lighting etc., you can bring a room to life, generating feelings of joy and adrenaline to both the performer and the audience. This song is about all the feelings created and the mood that has been set.”
On a wholesome note, he adds, “This track is dedicated to all who love music, both performers and listeners, giving good vibes, and a strong beat to dance to, making you feel good inside.”
Needless to say, we are in awe, and appreciate the sonic escapism at a time when there is so much global turmoil. We have added Hey Mr DJ to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we continue to stream the wider discography of Harry P, including his debut single, Synthetic Day.