Ookay and Wolfgang Gartner join forces for a genre-blurring ride on their new single “Past Life,” out May 23rd on Dim Mak. Blending retro energy with contemporary flair, the track is a bouncy, disco-tinged anthem packed with funky grooves, bright synths, and playful rhythm.
With its infectious energy and undeniable bounce, “Past Life” sounds like summer. A perfect fit for Dim Mak’s eclectic catalog, this collab signals a new era of sonic experimentation from two of dance music’s most playful innovators.
Ookay adds; “It’s such a feel good, fun record! Has a sense of nostalgia with a new twist from both of us! Something both our fans can Enjoy!"
Wolfgang Gartner shares about the track, “Making this one with Abe was fun, it just took its life of its own, combining some of those oldschool Wolfgang elements with some disco and Abe’s influence just made this a fun record to make”.
“Past Life” is out May 23rd on Dim Mak.
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ABOUT OOKAY
Ookay, the dynamic DJ and producer from San Diego, California, has left an indelible mark on the electronic music scene with his versatile sound-spanning house and trap-style productions. His musical journey took off with a bang, driven by hits like the 2016 chart-topper “Thief” and the 2017 collaborations “Stay Forever” with Marshmella and Noah Cyrus. With an impressive catalog of consistent singles and EPs over five years, Ookay reached a significant milestone in 2018 with his debut full-length album, “Wow! Cool Album!”
Originally known as Abraham Laguna and producing under the alias Leisure, Ookay quickly gained recognition for his high-energy brand of house music. He transitioned into trap-oriented sounds as his career evolved, adopting the moniker Ookay. His remixes of tracks by renowned artists such as Steve Aoki, Congorock, Chris Lake, and Tony Junior earned him accolades on Beatport and beyond. Additionally, Ookay’s collaboration with Diplo on the reimagining of Avicii’s “You Make Me” solidified his position as a respected figure in the electronic music scene. While he has also explored tech and deep house under the alias Coaster, Ookay’s electrifying live performances and strong social media presence keep him at the forefront of the industry, making him a true trailblazer in the world of electronic music.
ABOUT WOLFGANG GARTNER
Grammy nominated producer Wolfgang Gartner has been a staple in the dance community for over 23 years. With releases on Ultra, Sony Music and Mau5trap, Altlantic a total of 8 of Wolfgang Gartner’s tracks have held #1 position on Beatport Top 10 Chart with his single “Wolfgang’s 5th Symphony” being the highest selling song on Beatport in 2009.
In 2011, Wolfgang released his first full-length album Weekend in America. Featuring vocal cameos from Omarion, Jim Jones & Cam'ron, will.i.am and Eve. Wolfgang has top tier chart topping collaborations under his belt with the likes of deadmau5, Skrillex and Tiesto, all paving the way for him to take on some of the biggest festivals in the world; Tomorrowland, Coachella, EDC, Ultra Music Festival, Creamfields to name a few.
His unique embodiment of Electro and Progressive house has made Wolfgang’s tracks some of the most featured and synched tracks.
In 2022 and 2023 "How Ya Like Me Now" (with Kill The Noise featuring Ericka Guitron), "Higher", "Believe" (featuring NEVRMIND) and REWiND by Knock2 (Wolfgang Gartner Remix) have already garnished over 5 Million streams combined and closing out 2023 with the release of “Level Up” on Dim Mak records ft. Scruffizer has set the pace for what’s to come.