You know their voices, but you may not know their names. THUMP and Bud Light Platinum meet the singers that turn your favorite club tracks into certified anthems.
Even the best of beats would be nothing without the right vocal line. A production sets the tone, but it's the vocal that shoots straight to your heart. Back in the day, artists like Martha Wash were famously pushed aside or uncredited for their contributions to major club hits. Today, however, the featured vocalist is a cherished and sought-after figure in the studio and on the scene. So while you know their voices, after today, you will also know their names.
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AYAH MARAREverybody knows Ayah Marar's voice from the Calvin Harris song "Thinking About You," but what you may not know is that Marar sang on three tracks from Harris's 2009 sophomore album, Ready For The Weekend, including the live show favorite "Flashback." In between her time as album vocalist and her upgrade to featured artist with Harris, the Jordanian-British singer made waves on tunes by Kastle and Jack Peñate. She's even been known to gig as a DJ. Legend has it that Ayah and Calvin first started working together when they were housemates in London. That sounds like the kind of house we want to party in.
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