Becky Hill & Wilkinson 'Afterglow' | The Making Of A Dance Anthem

‘Afterglow’ singer Becky Hill shares the story behind the dance hit, which she made with Wilkinson. Released in 2013 on Andy C’s RAM Records, Hill tells the story of when she first heard Wilkinson’s beat, how she laid down the lyrics in one studio session, and why she decided to keep her name off the record.
Hill and Wilkinson’s ‘Afterglow’ spent 18 weeks in the charts and become a two times platinum selling single.
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[@DJMag]

One for the sing along crew! What track should we dive into next? 👇

[@D1RTYD4N13L5]

Ghosts n Stuff by Deadmau5 & Rob Swire? 👀

[@lyle87]

Any Martin garrix songs

[@m3j]

Eva Simons needs to get interviewed (will.i.am - This Is Love ft. Eva Simons, Afrojack ft. Eva Simons - Take Over Control)

[@HelixHolmes]

Ella Henderson - Alibi ft. Rudimental

[@aduffield]

The Source ft Candi Staton - You've got the love

[@lennarthoffmann308]

one of those tunes that will never get old

[@DJMag]

Some more incoming!

[@SimonBrettell]

Afterglow . . . still gives me goosebumps every time I hear it. A perfect vocal, a perfect piece of music, perfect lyrics

[@mrmojorisin9999]

We had our wedding band play this as their final song of the night. Will be forever special!

[@DJMarky1987]

Iv liked Becky since she brought this out. Amazing vocalist and writer and she really does like dance music. Her vocals are great to put over trance instrumentals from the early 00s

[@alanbrown2477]

Imagine a collab with Matt Darey

[@djisizzle]

What an inspiring story behind such an iconic track! Becky Hill's journey with Wilkinson on "Afterglow" is truly remarkable. It's incredible to hear how she instantly connected with the beat and created such memorable lyrics in just one session. Her decision to keep her name off the record shows her humility and dedication to the music itself. Thank you, Becky Hill and Wilkinson, for giving us a timeless dance anthem that continues to light up our lives. Grateful for the 18 weeks in the charts and the double platinum success!

[@alanattias]

One of the finest examples of a pure Drum and Bass track. Classic from the vaults!

[@hearmenow909]

Her vocals are perfect for dance music.

[@DJMag]

FACTS!

[@darbomusic]

She's so lovely ❤🙏

[@tallkeith]

The voice were lucky to get such a talent......What a voice! and love her attitude about dance culture, shes a real one! 💯

[@tellerrecords]

iconic song!

[@emergingorganism5771]

Nice series, keep em coming!

[@DJMag]

Loads more incoming!

[@leheldee]

Queen of D&B

[@--Morpheus--]

What a charmer 💚

[@northoriginrecords]

straight up banger.

[@DJMag]

100%!

[@passion4899]

It is a pretty iconic track, pretty much like a dnb hymn actually

[@Yakov2050]

Classic tune!

[@djemmay]

I thought it was Adele on vocals when I first heard it, such as it’s an amazing vocal delivery. I feel sorry for Becky, that she didn’t feel that she could be credited due to being on The Voice, and worried about ruining Wilkinson’s street cred. Now, she is the headline name on releases. Vocalists are getting the respect they deserve.

[@KennyChu]

Can you do one with Hardwell about Spaceman?

[@EffingNerd]

#afterglowforever

[@LeaSmart-ms7lt]

❤

[@Waverunner21]

This song was in PES lol

[@jamescollins6085]

I remember thinking she sounded like a prepubescent Justin Bieber in this, lol.

[@Tumleren]

I hope you'll do L'amour toujours at some point if you can get Gigi. Having him tell the story and what it's about would be lovely as a response to how it's been hijacked and used for the opposite of its meaning

[@luctrombini329]

it's never happening, Gigi's sadly middly insane and doesnt do interviews (and doesnt talk a bit of english)

[@squoblat]

Afterglow is the only track I've ever heard on the radio that's made me actually stop the car and listen to it. I was on the A57 toward Manchester coming back from work in Warrington, stopped right by the canal and that moment is burnt into my mind's eye forever. I'm not up North any more, but every time I stick this tune on I'm transported right back to the warehouse project and the good old days. Thank you Becky, and thank you Wilkinson. What you have created together captures something that neither words nor music alone ever could.

[@arvar_music]

One of the biggest anthems of all time was made on this day ! 🙌🏼

[@incupa]

a truly timeless song with an iconic song video too ✨

[@taiedoreiller9244]

When I first heard this song my feet started sweating. I was in heaven

[@jamescrowther1234]

Becky, you're one of us Headz, God bless you!

[@lasmicroforms]

One of the music that turned dnb into an industry.

[@sarahhannon9759]

One of her best songs ✌️✌️

[@undrgrndworks]

for me, her best track was "Piece of me" with MK

[@Rewan_DJ]

She my lovely girl😍❤

[@Luki1060]

One of my all time favourites! Been waiting for this 🥳🥳

[@Positive_Tea]

Good stuff

[@jimmyconway8025]

D&B forever! Most futuristic music! 👽 🎶

[@IWitnessDnB]

♥

[@D1RTYD4N13L5]

Wow another great song to cover!! Thank you DJ Mag

[@mike_editor_]

I could see her on eastenders

[@hamaki__]

What an amazing tune!

[@lachlanbarrows6856]

Magical

[@JeiElRai]

I think it's cool when artists at any level of fame still get starstruck. One should hope to retain at least enough humility to still have profound admiration for at least a handful of musical royalty.

[@SlaserX]

The problem with her story is, without Wilkinsons name and track, she'd have nothing. She is utterly replaceable. To take credit for everything is a reach at best

[@hearmenow909]

How did you arrive at that? Becky clearly says she chose to not put her name on the track, so even though she co wrote it, the song's success was attributed to Wilkinson. She was on the voice, and clearly on people's radars, hence Wilkinson contacting her. She got a record deal and her success a solo artist is all her own doing because her name wasn't even on Afterglow. She has ever right to take equal credit for it, she co wrote it, and the instrumental without vocals would never have chatted. She's super talented, she would be where she is anyway.

[@thecornishbiker9323]

Apart from 15 top 10 records......