Apollo

Hardwell

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"Apollo" is a song by Dutch DJ Hardwell. It features singer Amba Shepherd.


Year:
2013
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Hardwell

Robbert van de Corput (born in Breda, Netherlands), better known by his stage name Hardwell, is a Dutch progressive and electro house DJ and music producer. Breaking into the scene in 2009 with his bootleg of "Show Me Love vs. Be", he has produced multiple hit EDM singles such as "Encoded" and "Cobra" and also made collaborations and toured with Tiësto. In 2010 he formed his own label Revealed Recordings and was ranked number 24 on DJ Mag's Top 100 DJ list for 2011, and number 6 in 2012. Alongside other artists like Alesso, Deniz Koyu and R3hab, Hardwell was named an EDM artist to watch in 2012 by MTV. more »

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Written by: AMBER LOUISE SHEPHERD, ROBBERT VAN DE CORPUT

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10 facts about this song

Genre
"Apollo" is a progressive house song, one of the popular sub-genres of electronic dance music.
Release Date
The song was released on November 26, 2012, through Revealed Recordings, which is a Dutch record label established by Hardwell in 2010.
Artists
"Apollo" was created by Hardwell, a Dutch DJ, record producer and remixer. The song also features the beautiful, soul-stirring vocals of Amba Shepherd, an Australian singer and songwriter.
Popularity
Upon its release, "Apollo" was a massive hit on dance music charts globally. It reached number one on the Beatport Top 100 chart, indicating high popularity among electronic music enthusiasts.
Music Video
The official music video for "Apollo" was released on December 17, 2012. It presents an emotional narrative, telling the story of a girl stuck in a dystopian world who dreams of space travel.
Inspirational Origin
Hardwell expressed in an interview that the song, particularly its lyrical content, was inspired by the joy he feels when he sees people in the audience at his shows enjoying the music.
Awards
"Apollo" helped secure Hardwell's spot as the world's number one DJ in the 2013 DJ Mag Top 100 DJs poll. The song itself was nominated for an ‘Anthem of the Year’ award at the 2013 EMPO awards.
Album Inclusion
"Apollo" was included in Hardwell's debut studio album, "United We Are", which was released in January 2015.
Reception
Critics often praise the song for its strong build-up, euphoric drop, and the emotional depth provided by Amba Shepherd's vocals, making it one of Hardwell's most beloved hits.
Live Performances
"Apollo" has been a staple track in Hardwell's live sets and has been performed at numerous high-profile music festivals, including Tomorrowland and Ultra Music Festival.

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