Like Mike Continues Underground Evolution with “Let It Burn”

Like Mike partners Human Rias (our interview) and Afnan Prince for “Let It Burn,” released on Green Room. The song marks still another turning point in Like Mike’s amazing trip from mainstage EDM behemoth to underground music inventor.

Having dominated festival major stages for years as part of Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, the Belgian musician has spent recent years developing a more complex sound character. Trading spectacular drops for hypnotic grooves and delicate evolution, this latest CD strengthens his dedication to deeper, more nuanced electronic music.

Let It Burn demonstrates this polished approach brilliantly. Warm basslines pulse beneath crystalline percussion in the complex tapestry of deep, melodic house components that the cooperation creates. While Afnan Prince’s vocals have an ethereal, timeless quality that enhances the production above conventional dancefloor fare, Human Rias lends his unique attention to textural detail.

The way the song is arranged shows amazing restraint—a far cry from the high-energy maximalism of Like Mike’s past work. Rather than spectacular peaks and drops, we discover a mature production that breaths and develops naturally, creating suspense through small changes and well-placed parts.

This release marks not simply a fresh song but also a continuance of Like Mike’s artistic reinventions. His current work, notably “Let It Burn,” draws listeners into more personal aural environments while his earlier work attracted large festival audiences. From main room anthems to underground rhythms, this change emphasizes an artist not hesitating to question his and his audience’s assumptions.

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