Good Feeling - Flo Rida (levels Avicii Remix) -

The story behind Flo Rida's "Good Feeling" (2011) is a fascinating chain of musical influence that bridged 1960s soul with modern EDM. The Chain of Inspiration

: In 2011, Swedish DJ Avicii released "Levels," which featured a heavily filtered version of the Etta James vocal over a progressive house beat. Good Feeling - Flo Rida (Levels Avicii Remix)

: Instead of a direct remix, producers Dr. Luke and Cirkut recreated the vibe by sampling both the Etta James vocal and a replayed drum sample from "Levels". Because it utilized the composition of "Levels," Avicii (Tim Bergling) and Pournouri received official writing credits on "Good Feeling". The story behind Flo Rida's "Good Feeling" (2011)

"Good Feeling" became a massive global hit, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. When Etta James passed away in January 2012, shortly after the song's peak, Flo Rida dedicated the track to her memory, noting that her soul and power were what made the record truly special. Luke to adapt the EDM sound for a pop-rap track? AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more Luke and Cirkut recreated the vibe by sampling

: Both songs center on a powerful vocal from Etta James 's 1962 gospel-soul hit, "Something's Got a Hold on Me".

: Flo Rida initially reached out to Avicii's team for a direct collaboration. However, Avicii’s manager, Ash Pournouri, reportedly felt a rap feature didn't fit the "Avicii brand" at the time.

While the songs sound similar, their creation involved some industry maneuvering: