Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Collaborate with Bassjackers for the Electrifying 'Axel F' on Smash The House
Electronic titans join forces to reimagine the iconic '80s theme, bringing a fresh EDM twist to a classic
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike have teamed up with Dutch duo Bassjackers to deliver a powerful remake of the classic 'Axel F' theme. Released on Smash The House, the track combines the infectious, iconic melody with weighty, chopping beats, pulsating bass, and high-energy chants of "This is the movement." The collaboration showcases both acts' production prowess, resulting in a mainstage-ready banger that pays homage to the original while bringing it firmly into 2024.
'Axel F' has a rich history in electronic music, originally composed as the theme for the 1984 film Beverly Hills Cop. It gained renewed popularity in 2005 with Crazy Frog's Eurodance cover, which topped charts worldwide. This latest version by Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Bassjackers coincides with the release of Eddie Murphy's new Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F movie, bridging generations of music and film fans.
The track made its grand debut at Tomorrowland 2024, where Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike performed it during their penultimate set on the Mainstage. Bassjackers' Marlon Flohr joined them on stage for the performance, electrifying the crowd as part of Tomorrowland's 20th-anniversary celebrations. The festival-goers' reaction to 'Axel F (2024)' confirmed its status as a surefire hit, seamlessly blending nostalgia with contemporary EDM energy.
