Riva Starr, Gavin Holligan - Scat Dub (original Mix) Site
As the title suggests, the track is built around scat singing —rhythmic, non-lexical vocalizations. Gavin Holligan provides "titular vocal rhythms" that wind together to create catchy, earworm-inducing hooks.
The track is characterized by a "buoyant" and "organic" energy that leans heavily into soul-infused house.
"Scat Dub" is a soulful, rhythmic house track released on , as part of the If I Could Only Be Sure EP on Snatch! Records . The track represents a high-energy collaboration between Italian house veteran Riva Starr (Stefano Miele) and London-based singer-songwriter Gavin Holligan . Musical Composition & Style Riva Starr, Gavin Holligan - Scat Dub (Original Mix)
Scat Dub (Original Mix) by Riva Starr, Gavin Holligan, released 17 December 2020.
02 Riva Starr Feat. Gavin Holligan - Scat Dub (Original Mix) As the title suggests, the track is built
It features loose, "organic percussion" and a captivating groove that creates a fun, danceable atmosphere.
"Scat Dub" serves as the B-side to the title track "If I Could Only Be Sure," which is a cover/reinterpretation of the William Bell soul classic. "Scat Dub" is a soulful, rhythmic house track
The success of this EP eventually led to a follow-up single in 2021 titled " The Feeling ," which utilized many of the same vocal elements and received a high-profile remix from Honey Dijon .