There’s a certain audacity in reimagining something as ingrained in our childhoods as “The Hokey Pokey”—and Martial Simon dives into it headfirst. With his new single “Shake,” the NYC-based DJ/producer flips the innocence of the original on its head, infusing it with kinetic energy that feels right at home in a festival set. The single dropped via Liftoff Recordings and delivers a cocktail of rhythmic hooks, pulsing kicks, and a cheeky sense of fun.
Simon isn’t new to bold reinterpretations. Known for dancefloor-forward spins on familiar favorites, he approaches each release with a balance of familiarity and club-readiness. With over 14 million streams and a remix for Thirty Seconds To Mars under his belt, he’s mastered the art of twisting nostalgia into something unexpected.
“Shake” follows his win as Breakout Remixer of the Year at the EDM Awards and acts as a tongue-in-cheek celebration of risk-taking. “Taking risks has always been my forte,” he says. The track’s cheeky charm doesn’t dilute its impact—it smashes through with a grin and a groove, ready to ignite any party.
