: 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".
: 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.
: According to some reports, Flo Rida originally asked David Guetta to recreate the "Levels" instrumental for him, but Guetta declined after checking with Avicii's team to see if the collab was official. Impact and Legacy
: Both songs center on a powerful vocal from Etta James 's 1962 gospel-soul hit, "Something's Got a Hold on Me".
The track's iconic sound didn't start with Flo Rida; it was a "second-generation sample" sparked by the success of Avicii's "Levels".
: In 2011, Swedish DJ Avicii released "Levels," which featured a heavily filtered version of the Etta James vocal over a progressive house beat.
While the songs sound similar, their creation involved some industry maneuvering:
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".
: 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. Good Feeling - Flo Rida (Levels Avicii Remix)
: According to some reports, Flo Rida originally asked David Guetta to recreate the "Levels" instrumental for him, but Guetta declined after checking with Avicii's team to see if the collab was official. Impact and Legacy : Instead of a direct remix, producers Dr
: 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
The track's iconic sound didn't start with Flo Rida; it was a "second-generation sample" sparked by the success of Avicii's "Levels".
: In 2011, Swedish DJ Avicii released "Levels," which featured a heavily filtered version of the Etta James vocal over a progressive house beat.
While the songs sound similar, their creation involved some industry maneuvering: