"Turn Up the Love" was a pivotal track on Far East Movement’s sophomore studio album, Dirty Bass . Coming off the massive global success of "Like a G6," the group was looking to prove they weren’t a one-hit wonder. They needed a follow-up that was radio-friendly but still retained that club-heavy edge.
Here is why this track matters, and why you should hit play (or download) one more time.
The summer of 2012 was defined by high-energy electro-pop, but few tracks managed to blend infectious optimism with club-ready beats quite like Featuring the smooth, island-infused vocals of Barbadian band Cover Drive , this standout single from the Dirty Bass album solidified Far East Movement's reputation as masters of the party anthem. "Turn Up the Love" was a pivotal track
Amanda Reifer of Cover Drive provides the hook and main vocal presence alongside the group.
The success of "Turn Up the Love" lies in its multi-layered production. Far East Movement brought their signature heavy synthesizer lines and booming "dirty bass" elements, while the Barbadian quartet Cover Drive injected the track with a bright, sunny island vocal texture. Here is why this track matters, and why
The lyrics focus on celebration, joy, and "having nothing but love to give". The Collaboration: Cover Drive
: It remains one of Far East Movement’s most popular tracks on Spotify , nearing 100 million streams . Media Presence The success of "Turn Up the Love" lies
The song was penned by Far East Movement alongside Norwegian production mastermind Andreas Schuller (Axident) and Oakland hip-hop artist Ricky Reed (Wallpaper). The production blended Axident’s sleek electronic dance rhythms with Reed’s punchy, bass-heavy hip-hop sensibilities, creating a sound that was radio-friendly but still packed a punch for the clubs.