One of the year’s most unexpected and captivating collaborations has just landed. Dance music icon Moby has teamed up with genre-defying producer BLOND:ISH and Brazilian powerhouse Kiko Franco to release a fresh version of his beloved track “Natural Blues,” out now via Defected Records.
Originally released over two decades ago on Play, “Natural Blues” is one of Moby’s most iconic and emotionally charged productions. Now, in 2025, the song is reborn with new energy and summer flair — retaining its soul while embracing the pulse of today’s global dancefloors. BLOND:ISH explained :
“Moby randomly called and asks: ‘Wanna remix one of my songs?’ I’m like, ‘Any song?!’ He’s like, ‘Yep, pick one.’”
That spontaneous call kicked off what would become a cross-continental, feel-good anthem. With BLOND:ISH stationed in Miami and Kiko Franco in São Paulo, the duo began shaping a version that started as a remix and evolved into a full-blown collaboration.
“We laid down two ideas in the studio… one felt special and before we knew it, the remix turned into a collab,”
For BLOND:ISH, this release marks another milestone in her unstoppable rise. From her Abracadabra events and Bye Bye Plastic initiative to headlining the world’s top stages (Coachella, Tomorrowland, and a historic Pacha Ibiza residency), she continues to blend music, sustainability, and innovation in everything she does.
Kiko Franco adds his signature touch to the track, infusing it with melodic leads and Afro House-inflected percussion that build into a soaring drop — a perfect complement to BLOND:ISH’s uplifting piano stabs and Moby’s timeless vocals.
“It perfectly showcases how all of our strong points came together,” says Kiko Franco. “I’m happy to be able to add elements of my identity to the track… working with Moby, who has always been one of my main inspirations, is a dream come true.”
Built for open-air festivals and late-night club sets alike, the 2025 version of “Natural Blues” bridges generations and continents, reminding us why electronic music’s power lies in its ability to evolve while staying emotionally resonant.
Whether you’re a longtime fan of Moby’s work or discovering “Natural Blues” for the first time, this collaboration breathes new life into a classic — and delivers one of the summer’s most infectious house cuts.
Stream “Natural Blues” now via Defected Records :
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