R3HAB Releases “Are You Happy Now” in Collaboration with Curley G and Crazy Donkey
Multi-platinum global music icon R3HAB continues to push boundaries with his latest dance-pop collaboration, “Are You Happy Now,” for which he teamed up with Chinese superstar Curley G (over 11M followers on Chinese social media) and 18-year-old producer Crazy Donkey. Flexing his dynamic production prowess, R3HAB delivers a captivating blend of soulful vocals, infectious melodies, and an undulating bassline. The track’s organic feel and uplifting message perfectly encapsulate the Dutch/Moroccan producer’s ability to transcend genres and connect with audiences worldwide, releasing two separate versions of the single in English and Mandarin, making it a single truly for the world. With its kinetic and breezy energy, “Are You Happy Now” follows R3HAB‘s “All Night” with Sophie and the Giants from August and is made for both the radio and singing along to at a show. As an artist with a knack for mastering diverse musical styles, R3HAB can always be counted on for hard-hitting club tracks, groovy house, genre-bending pop anthems, and everything in between, so the answer to “Are You Happy Now” question can only be “yes.”
“I’m happy to finally share “Are You Happy Now” with the world. Curley G, Crazy Donkey and I have been working on this emotional song and I had a subtle dance vision for it. The record is about taking the time to consider where you are now and learning to move on into a brighter future after reflecting on the past. We can’t wait to perform it for you.” – R3HAB
“It is so crazy to be able to work on ‘Are You Happy Now‘ with such a legend like R3HAB. I grew up on so many of his classics and to now be able to be on a song with him is such an honour. We are very proud to be able to release this in two languages, with Curley showcasing her incredible vocals on both so effortlessly. I hope fans can listen to both the English and Chinese edits and capture something different. Music is really for everybody.” – Crazy Donkey
R3HAB
Multi-platinum DJ and producer Fadil El Ghoul, better known as R3HAB, has been trailblazing his way through dance music for the past fifteen years. From his breakthrough remixes for Rihanna, Drake, Taylor Swift, and Calvin Harris to anthems such as Platinum-certified “All Around The World (La La La)” and “Lullaby,” to his collaborations with the likes of Ava Max, ZAYN, Luis Fonsi, Sean Paul, and more, R3HAB has proven to be one of the most forward-thinking artists in the game. His work has collected over 11 billion streams to date, including more than 1.2B in 2023 alone. R3HAB founded his label CYB3RPVNK in 2016, which has passed 4B streams across platforms since its inception. R3HAB continues to evolve and diversify his sound by working with artists around the globe, pushing the boundaries of dance music as he collaborates across genres and languages. He is Spotify’s Most Discovered Artist, one of Spotify’s top 350 most streamed artists, ranked #14 on the prestigious DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs chart, and has earned over 80 Diamond, Platinum, and Gold certificates. R3HAB has embarked on multiple sold-out worldwide tours and was the first dance music artist to sell out 15 consecutive shows in China. On top of that, he performed at the world’s top festivals, such as EDC, Ultra Music Festival, Tomorrowland, Balaton Sound, Coachella, Summer Sonic Festival, DWP Jakarta. With his combination of innate artistry and innovative attitude, R3HAB has earned his place as a household name in dance music.
Curley G
First gaining attention in 2017 on the Chinese singing competition show “Sing! China,” Curley G put her studies first and moved to Boston and began her studies at Berklee College of Music. While in college, she collaborated with different producers and released several songs independently. In early 2020, Curley G returned to China and appeared on Tencent‘s girl group survival show “Produce Camp 2020,” which she finished in first place and debuted as the leader of BonBon Girls 303 girl group, which later disbanded in 2022, solidifying Curley G‘s solo career. Along the way, her music appeared in various TV shows, movies’ official soundtracks, animations as well as video games, which has led Curley G to multiple awards, such as QQ Music Awards for Most Popular OST Singer and Tencent Entertainment White Paper for Annual Emerging Singer, to name only a few. Curley has amassed over 11 million followers across social media platforms in her homeland.
Crazy Donkey
Crazy Donkey struck gold with one of his first ever releases, Morsmordre when he was only 14 years old, with the record going viral in China and amassing over 10 billion views on Douyin (TikTok) and over 370 million streams on Netease. Now only 18 years old, the rising producer has already collaborated with international names including R3HAB, Imanbek, Dubdogz, Jerome and FAULHABER among others, establishing his name as one of the most exciting, creative and prominent producers coming out of Asia.
