Their characteristic productions, world acclaimed albums, award winnings and mind blowing performances have gained them recognition as ambassadors for the global EDM scene. In 2012 numbers came out that Showtek was ranked #17 in the Top 20 of music export products of The Netherlands. In Billboard Magazine they were rated as one of the top 10 highlights for Electric Daisy Carnival 2011 (world's biggest EDM event). Being elected by one of the most powerful music magazines, while performing with names like; David Guetta, Steve Angello, Tiësto and Steve Aoki is definitely an achievement which shows that the Dutch brothers have reached the top of the EDM scene.
Music
Since the launch of their first artist album 'Today is Tomorrow' in 2007, Showtek has been unstoppable; Year after year they have received awards on their music and performances and they even were the first act, within their style, to deliver the world famous "Essential Mix" for BBC Radio 1, with millions of listeners. In the same year Showtek's music got featured on the soundtrack of the international Hollywood blockbuster movie called, 'Bruno', by Sacha Baron Cohen.
The second multi award winning album: 'Analogue Players in a Digital World' was unveiled in 2009 at the prestigious 'Amsterdam Dance Event' (ADE) and crossed genres in a way the scene had never experienced before. In 2011 they start co-producing music with an icon in EDM, that doesn't come any bigger then fellow Dutch man, Tiësto. It shouldn't be a surprise that their first official collaboration release was together with their new powerful buddy and was released as Tiësto & Showtek - "Hell Yeah!", which resulted in a worldwide top 10 hit.
A totally new concept called "Crazy Collabs" was born out of this and raised new opportunities for the boys to collaborate with DJ’s / Producers from all musical corners. The second 'Crazy Collab' is Hardwell & Showtek - "How We Do", which hit #1 on Beatport within a week after release. The accompanied video clip got rated as “most viewed music video” on MTV USA in the same week.
As a result of this tremendously successful story, the phone at the 2-Dutch headquarters doesn’t stop ringing anymore. And some of the major Dance labels have started throwing in offers to release Showtek’s music.
Performances
Showtek sold out solo events for thousands of diehard fans and curious spectators in every corner of the globe, from Asia and Australia to Europe and all the way to their new home The United States of America. They hosted stages on world famous festivals such as, Dance Valley (UDC) and ID&T/Q-Dance. In summer 2012 world's biggest concert organization 'Live Nation' snapped up Showtek for a 6 week 'Rock & Roll' bus tour, which brought Showtek to each corner in the states delivering show after show for tens of thousands excited clubbers.
Watching and hearing Showtek is a joy to behold. Showtek's stunning live-shows, devastating DJ sets, and massive productions, have led to much deserved world domination. And they only have just begun.
Dominate
Showtek Lyrics
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Dominate (x? + chopped up)
We create
We create
Have faith in the music, of today
And whenever will follow
Join me in my dreams
Stepping into the darkness
We dominate
The lyrics to Showtek's song "Dominate" speak to the power of music and the ability it has to bring people together. The repetition of the phrase "We create" emphasizes this idea that music is something that humans can create and control. The chopped up repetition of the phrase "Dominate" further emphasizes this sense of control and domination over the music.
The next line "Have faith in the music, of today" speaks to the idea that music is always evolving and changing, and we have to trust in it to continue to bring us together. The final lines "Join me in my dreams, stepping into the darkness, we dominate" seem to suggest that the power of music can transport us to another place, and that together we can conquer that darkness through music.
Overall, the lyrics of "Dominate" celebrate the power of music and its ability to bring people together, and emphasizes the control and domination that humans have over it.
Line by Line Meaning
We create
We, as in Showtek, are the ones responsible for producing this song.
Dominate (x? + chopped up)
The title of the song is 'Dominate,' which contains a repetitive vocal sample of 'dominate' that is chopped up and used throughout the track.
We create
As previously stated, we are the ones who have created and produced this song.
We create
Once again, just emphasizing that we are the ones responsible for this track.
Have faith in the music, of today
Trust and believe in the power and influence of the music being produced in the present time.
And whenever will follow
Whatever comes in the future, as long as we have faith in today's music, we will be able to handle and adapt to it.
Join me in my dreams
An invitation to the listener to join the artist on their musical journey and dream of creating great music.
Stepping into the darkness
Embracing the unknown and taking risks in the pursuit of creating something new and unique in the music industry.
We dominate
We are confident in our abilities and the music we have created, and we believe that our work will have a strong and lasting impact in the industry.
We dominate
Once again, reinforcing the idea that we have dominated in the creation of this song and will continue to do so in the future.
Writer(s): Wouter Janssen, Sjoerd Janssen
Contributed by Peyton R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@MikePproductions
i am a metalhead but i gotta say, i love hardstyle!
@lolwutgirl
me 2 bro!
@metal571
That's where I came from as well, stuff like Slayer, and now I'm a raver too
@MarinoSesh420
Yeah!! Me too :O
@breathofalliance6177
me 2 :O
@liampalmer4370
Mixalis Papaleontiou I feel like a lot of metal actually like hardstyle, like myself😝😝😝
@justgamingn
Old Showtek <3
@ximenap4200
yep
@DefencerNS
Showtek pls go back to the roots!!!
@VulgarHurricane1
Old Showtek = the one and only Showtek