What a Feeling (Alex Gaudino song)
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"What a Feeling" is a song by Italian disc jockey
(DJ) Alex Gaudino
, taken from his second studio album Magnificent (2011). The club-ready house
song features leading vocals from American singer Kelly Rowland
. It was written by Gaudino, Giuseppe D'Albenzio, Emmanuel Mijares, Jenson Vaughan, Rowland and Joseph "Lonny" Bereal
. "What a Feeling" was released from 22 March 2011 by Magnificent Records and Ultra Records
(Universal Music
). Packaged with several remixes, upon release the single received positive reviews from critics. In Europe it peaked at top-forty in most countries, though notable it reached top-ten in the United Kingdom in additional to top-three on the UK dance chart and top-ten on the German Dance chart.
song by Italian disc jockey
Alex Gaudino
, featuring vocals from American recording artist Kelly Rowland
. It was written by Gaudino, Giuseppe D'Albenzio, Emmanuel Mijares, Jenson Vaughan, Alexandre de David-Beauregard, Rowland and Joseph "Lonny" Bereal
. In an interview with the News of the World
s Dan Wootton, Gaudino spoke of how amazing it was to work with Rowland on the song. "Kelly's an amazing artist, so down to earth, nice and fierce. Talking to her you feel on the same level whoever you are." Rowland replied, during an interview on the video shoot, to questions about what is was like working with Gaudino. She said "I'm so excited to be collaborating together for the first time. He is the nicest person and so talented."
," by David Guetta
. Dawson added that "Already massive on dancefloors from Ibiza to Skegness, it’s surely destined to become her third UK No 1." Loretta Charlton from Black Entertainment Television
(BET) agreed, saying that "What a Feeling" "is a vibrant track that will draw many summer party people to the dance floor." Digital Spy
's Robert Copsey praised Rowland's vocals on the song, calling them "emotionally-charged." Copsey also compared the song's marriage of its "pulsating synths and a vibrant piano hook" to the radio-friendly appeal of David Guetta
and Rowland's 2009 hit collaboration, "When Love Takes Over
." Copsey concluded his review by saying, "the result is yet another summery club cut built for club 18-30 dancefloors."
Personnel
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
(DJ) Alex Gaudino
Alex Gaudino
Alex Gaudino is a record producer and disc jockey from Salerno, Italy.-Early Career :Alex was born in Salerno, Italy...
, taken from his second studio album Magnificent (2011). The club-ready house
House music
House music is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in Chicago, Illinois, United States in the early 1980s. It was initially popularized in mid-1980s discothèques catering to the African-American, Latino American, and gay communities; first in Chicago circa 1984, then in other...
song features leading vocals from American singer Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland
Kelendria Trene "Kelly" Rowland is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and television personality. She rose to fame as one of the founding members of the American girl group Destiny's Child...
. It was written by Gaudino, Giuseppe D'Albenzio, Emmanuel Mijares, Jenson Vaughan, Rowland and Joseph "Lonny" Bereal
Lonny Bereal
Joseph A. Bereal, also known by his stage name Lonny Bereal, is an American R&B singer, songwriter and producer.-Career:Bereal is the cousin of songwriter and producers Charles and Kenneth Bereal. Having started off as a drummer, Bereal got his first break as a background vocalist for John P. Kee...
. "What a Feeling" was released from 22 March 2011 by Magnificent Records and Ultra Records
Ultra Records
Ultra Records is an American independent electronic dance music record label. Ultra was formed in New York City in 1995 by former Polygram and Virgin Records executive Patrick Moxey, who is still currently the owner...
(Universal Music
Universal Music Group
Universal Music Group is an American music group, the largest of the "big four" record companies by its commanding market share and its multitude of global operations...
). Packaged with several remixes, upon release the single received positive reviews from critics. In Europe it peaked at top-forty in most countries, though notable it reached top-ten in the United Kingdom in additional to top-three on the UK dance chart and top-ten on the German Dance chart.
Background
"What a Feeling" is an up-tempo houseHouse music
House music is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in Chicago, Illinois, United States in the early 1980s. It was initially popularized in mid-1980s discothèques catering to the African-American, Latino American, and gay communities; first in Chicago circa 1984, then in other...
song by Italian disc jockey
Disc jockey
A disc jockey, also known as DJ, is a person who selects and plays recorded music for an audience. Originally, "disc" referred to phonograph records, not the later Compact Discs. Today, the term includes all forms of music playback, no matter the medium.There are several types of disc jockeys...
Alex Gaudino
Alex Gaudino
Alex Gaudino is a record producer and disc jockey from Salerno, Italy.-Early Career :Alex was born in Salerno, Italy...
, featuring vocals from American recording artist Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland
Kelendria Trene "Kelly" Rowland is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and television personality. She rose to fame as one of the founding members of the American girl group Destiny's Child...
. It was written by Gaudino, Giuseppe D'Albenzio, Emmanuel Mijares, Jenson Vaughan, Alexandre de David-Beauregard, Rowland and Joseph "Lonny" Bereal
Lonny Bereal
Joseph A. Bereal, also known by his stage name Lonny Bereal, is an American R&B singer, songwriter and producer.-Career:Bereal is the cousin of songwriter and producers Charles and Kenneth Bereal. Having started off as a drummer, Bereal got his first break as a background vocalist for John P. Kee...
. In an interview with the News of the World
News of the World
The News of the World was a national red top newspaper published in the United Kingdom from 1843 to 2011. It was at one time the biggest selling English language newspaper in the world, and at closure still had one of the highest English language circulations...
s Dan Wootton, Gaudino spoke of how amazing it was to work with Rowland on the song. "Kelly's an amazing artist, so down to earth, nice and fierce. Talking to her you feel on the same level whoever you are." Rowland replied, during an interview on the video shoot, to questions about what is was like working with Gaudino. She said "I'm so excited to be collaborating together for the first time. He is the nicest person and so talented."
Critical reception
A reviewer from Female First called "What a Feeling" the club smash of summer 2011. They said "Already alight in the club underworld, ‘What A Feeling’ is a stomping serving of euphoria, sounding perfectly devised for radio and Ibizan dance floors alike." The Daily Star Kim Dawson called "What a Feeling" the biggest anthem from Rowland, since her feature on the 2009 hit "When Love Takes OverWhen Love Takes Over
"When Love Takes Over" is a song by French disc jockey -music producer David Guetta from his fourth studio album, One Love. It was released as the lead single from the album on 21 April 2009 by Virgin Records...
," by David Guetta
David Guetta
Pierre David Guetta , known professionally as David Guetta , is a French house music producer and DJ. Originally a DJ at nightclubs during the 1980s and 1990s, he co-founded Gum Productions and released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. Later, he released Guetta Blaster and Pop Life...
. Dawson added that "Already massive on dancefloors from Ibiza to Skegness, it’s surely destined to become her third UK No 1." Loretta Charlton from Black Entertainment Television
Black Entertainment Television
Black Entertainment Television is an American, Viacom-owned cable network based in Washington, D.C.. Currently viewed in more than 90 million homes worldwide, it is the most prominent television network targeting young Black-American audiences. The network was launched on January 25, 1980, by its...
(BET) agreed, saying that "What a Feeling" "is a vibrant track that will draw many summer party people to the dance floor." Digital Spy
Digital Spy
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's Robert Copsey praised Rowland's vocals on the song, calling them "emotionally-charged." Copsey also compared the song's marriage of its "pulsating synths and a vibrant piano hook" to the radio-friendly appeal of David Guetta
David Guetta
Pierre David Guetta , known professionally as David Guetta , is a French house music producer and DJ. Originally a DJ at nightclubs during the 1980s and 1990s, he co-founded Gum Productions and released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. Later, he released Guetta Blaster and Pop Life...
and Rowland's 2009 hit collaboration, "When Love Takes Over
When Love Takes Over
"When Love Takes Over" is a song by French disc jockey -music producer David Guetta from his fourth studio album, One Love. It was released as the lead single from the album on 21 April 2009 by Virgin Records...
." Copsey concluded his review by saying, "the result is yet another summery club cut built for club 18-30 dancefloors."
Music video
Directed by Frank Gatson, Jr., the music video for the song was unveiled on May 9, 2011. It shows Rowland performing the track surrounded by dancers while Gaudino mixes the track in the audience.Track listings
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- Belgian CD single
- "What a Feeling" (Radio Version) – 2:58
- "What a Feeling" (Extended Mix) – 6:39
- "What a Feeling" (Nicky Romero Remix) – 7:07
- "What a Feeling" (Hardwell Club Mix) – 7:34
- "What a Feeling" (I'm Still in Love Club Mix) – 8:12
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- Italy CD single
- "What a Feeling" (Radio Edit) – 2:58
- "What a Feeling" (Extended Mix) – 6:39
- "What a Feeling" (I'm Still in Love Club Mix) – 8:06
- "What a Feeling" (Hardwell Remix) – 7:33
- "What a Feeling" (Promise Land Remix) – 7:13
- "What a Feeling" (Nicky Romero Remix) – 7:01
- "What a Feeling" (HJM Remix) – 6:19
- "What a Feeling" (Simiolli & Black Remix) – 5:48
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- German CD single
- "What a Feeling" (Radio Edit) – 2:59
- "What a Feeling" (Extended Mix) – 6:39
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- US digital download
- "What a Feeling" (Radio Edit) – 2:58
- "What a Feeling" (Extended Mix) – 6:39
- "What a Feeling" (I'm Still in Love Club Mix) – 8:12
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- Digital EP
- "What a Feeling" (Radio Edit)
- "What a Feeling" (Extended Mix)
- "What a Feeling" (Sunship Remix)
- "What a Feeling" (Hardwell Club Mix)
- "What a Feeling" (HJM Remix)
- "What a Feeling" (I'm Still in Love Club Mix)
Credits and personnel
Recording information- "What a Feeling" was recorded at Magnificent Studios.
Personnel
- Joseph "Lonny" BerealLonny BerealJoseph A. Bereal, also known by his stage name Lonny Bereal, is an American R&B singer, songwriter and producer.-Career:Bereal is the cousin of songwriter and producers Charles and Kenneth Bereal. Having started off as a drummer, Bereal got his first break as a background vocalist for John P. Kee...
– songwriterSongwriterA songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer... - Giuseppe D'Albenzio – songwriter
- Alfonson "Alex" GaudinoAlex GaudinoAlex Gaudino is a record producer and disc jockey from Salerno, Italy.-Early Career :Alex was born in Salerno, Italy...
– songwriter, producerRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, arranger, audio mixerAudio mixing (recorded music)In audio recording, audio mixing is the process by which multiple recorded sounds are combined into one or more channels, most commonly two-channel stereo. In the process, the source signals' level, frequency content, dynamics, and panoramic position are manipulated and effects such as reverb may... - Emmanuel Mijares – songwriter
- Kelly RowlandKelly RowlandKelendria Trene "Kelly" Rowland is an American singer, songwriter, actress, dancer, and television personality. She rose to fame as one of the founding members of the American girl group Destiny's Child...
– songwriter, lead vocals (female) - Jason Rooney – producer, arranger, mixer, pianistPianistA pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
- Jenson Vaughan – songwriter
Charts
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| German Dance Chart Media Control Charts The official music charts in Germany are gathered and published by the company Media Control GfK International on behalf of Bundesverband Musikindustrie... |
6 |
| Poland (Dance Top 50 Polish Music Charts The Polish Music Charts are two official album charts and seven singles charts in Poland, provided by ZPAV, the Polish Society of the Phonographic Industry . The first, the Top 100, is a monthly chart based on data received from the album companies... ) |
22 |
| Romania (Romanian Top 100 Romanian Top 100 The Romanian Top 100 is the national airplay-based singles chart of Romania. It is weekly and it started running in 1996. It is recognized as an official chart by the European division of Billboard, Music & Media.... ) |
40 |
Release history
| Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | March 22, 2011 | Digital download Music download A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment... |
Ultra Records Ultra Records Ultra Records is an American independent electronic dance music record label. Ultra was formed in New York City in 1995 by former Polygram and Virgin Records executive Patrick Moxey, who is still currently the owner... |
| Italy | April 5, 2011 | Magnificent, Ultra Records | |
| United States | April 26, 2011 | Digital download — remixes | Ultra Records |
| Germany | May 13, 2011 | CD single, digital download | Ministry of Sound Ministry of Sound Ministry of Sound London, commonly referred to as simply Ministry of Sound or MoS, is a nightclub based in London, United Kingdom and an associated record label. It was ranked fourth in the 2010 DJ Magazine top 100 clubs poll 2010. As well as the nightclub in London, there is another in Egypt and... |
| Belgium | May 16, 2011 | CD single | 541, N.E.W.S. |
| United Kingdom | May 29, 2011 | Digital download | Ministry of Sound |