Steve Aoki & Aloe Blacc, My Way | Single Notez

The Musical Hype provides some quick thoughts on the dance remix of “My Way,” by Steve Aoki and Aloe Blacc. 

Single/Song/Track: “My Way” [Remix]

Genre: Dance, R&B

¹ Lead Artist/Band: Steve Aoki & Aloe Blacc

² Featured Guests: N/A

Songwriters: Aloe Blacc, Matt Prime, Neil Ormandy

Producers: Steve Aoki, Aloe Blacc

Album: N/A

The Single Notez :  

Steve Aoki puts his own spin on “My Way” with this dance remix

Aoki provides additional brightness to this exuberant, positive track with colorful synths and tight drum programming

Aloe Blacc remains expressive, nuanced; serves up a positive, well-rounded vocal

The faster tempo takes away from soul from the original

Was a remix really necessary for the crème de la crème of All Love Everything?

Memorable lyric:  

“I can make it through this
You can throw the world in my face
But the fear gives me life
And I swear ‘til I die
I’m gonna do it my way.”

In Closing:  Steve Aoki transforms the Aloe Blacc gem “My Way” into a more danceable version that’s enjoyable but doesn’t dare supplant the more soulful original. 

Steve Aoki & Aloe Blacc • “My Way” • Ultra • 12.23.20

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