Oliver Heldens & Becky Hill 'Gecko (Overdrive)' | The Making Of A Chart-Topping Dance Hit

[@DJMag]

What other tracks should we add to our series? 👇

[@stundmusic2520]

Ghosts n stuff

[@LastBastion9999]

David Morales "Needin' U" or "In De Ghetto" Armand Van Helden "Witch Doktor" or "The Funk Phenomena" Nuyorican Soul "Runaway" (with MAW's thoughts on the Mousse T & AVH mixes) Soulsearcher "Can't Get Enough" Dennis Ferrer "Hey Hey" Heller & Farley Project "Ultra Flava" Need I go on?

[@svbline]

I'd personally love to see: Da Hool - Meet me at the love parade Felix - Don't You Want Me Eric Prydz - Pjanoo

[@lowlifescum]

Lady (hear me tonight) - modjo Take me away - 4 strings No more conversation- Freeform five Your body - Tom novy Teenage crime - Adrian lux Chase the sun - planet funk Borderline - Michael gray

[@azler85]

N-Trance - Set You Free Delirium - Silence iio - Rapture Love Inc - You're a Superstar Ultrabeat - Pretty Green Eyes

[@grantjones4544]

This was the first ever house song I liked as a teenager. Now I’m obsessed with house. What a banger

[@radientproductions9799]

I love these MAKING OF videos , always learn new things. Keep em coming!

[@DJMag]

More to come!

[@jameshollyoak8230]

Agree it’s nice to hear about how these bangers were born

[@djisizzle]

10 years of 'Gecko (Overdrive)'! Thank you, Oliver Heldens and Becky Hill, for sharing the magic behind this timeless hit. Your story inspires and uplifts us all!

[@priscillatorres501]

I can’t believe it’s been 10 years already! I met Oliver twice. He’s such a cool and humble dude!

[@foisixes677]

Genuinely one of the best vocal performances on an EDM track of all time. Kudos to Becky & Oliver for this absolute chune

[@cawnj]

Will always have time for this tune, it was definitely THE song that got me hooked on dance music when I was younger. Great to learn the story behind it. Thank you Oliver and Becky!!

[@DJMag]

Thanks for listening

[@Luieyy]

Still remember the first time I heard it and get chills whenever I hear it. Congratulations on a successful career Oliver! Here’s to many more years! 🥂

[@dj_enlightenment]

Absoloutley fell in love with this tune when it first came out. Also can't forget about the legendary Matrix & Futurebound remix.

[@dertim9108]

I remember first seeing Oliver Heldens in the Headliner Lineup for Electric Love 2019. I didn't really know him, so I listened to some of his Tracks and parts of his sets and was absolutely amazed. His live Show at the Festival really killed it and now he's my favourite DJ and I also want to see a HILO-Live-Set really badly.

[@liamgjaltema5189]

Her voice goes so perfectly with this song bro

[@DJMag]

100%

[@kangaroo5010]

I always felt like it didn’t fit. Not that I don’t love her voice, but Gecko was always meant to just be an instrumental ❤

[@faniskouklas]

One of the greatest songs of all time

[@nizer7147]

Great pics. This is the coolest mini doc series about dance music on KZbin. Keep em coming!

[@DJMag]

More to come!

[@ChandlerSinclair]

This is the track that really got me to fall into the house rabbit hole, Thank you both for your hard work!

[@HarryGileis]

This is the kinda content i was waiting for by Oliver Heldens, Some behind the scenes stuff!!

[@lukasu8243]

First heard this song when I was still 16 and only listening to what played on the charts. It instantly got me hooked to House Music and made me fall in love with the genre. Now I've been a DJ myself for the past 5 years and it feels crazy looking back, gives me the chills. Thank you Oliver, keep them coming :D

[@paulvcasteren]

Still remember this! We were having Sushi during ADE with a group of DJ's and producers and Olivier was also there joining us. He had to leave early because he had a meeting with Tiësto, and the rest is history! One of the most talented producers I know!

[@tellerrecords]

Those 2 never disappointed!!🎯🔥

[@Japanese_DnB_yakuza]

I first heard this remix he played last at UMF miami2024 and it became one of my favorites in EDM!

[@wstroyt]

One of the greatest dance songs of all time!

[@makeitcraz6342]

Legit ICONIC song right here generations will be listening to this and will still be in owe!

[@PrakethReddy123]

Heard this when I was a kid! Still listen to it in 2024. Timeless track

[@darbomusic]

Still a banger today 👌❤️

[@jameshalleran1877]

A track where i always seek out the extended mix just to hear that bassline longer

[@AudiomoeTV]

Such a classic record…still hits in the clubs

[@rafaeldelafuente4787]

Oliver is a great producer, DJ and master of ceremonies. Number one.

[@mcgherkinstudios]

Another absolute banger!

[@sodkumagarasdod]

My Mom (passed away Last year) always listened to house Music when i was A Kid. Wich was unusual since i grew up In a small German village. But thats where i Got the Taste For it. When she my Sister and me Went on car trips we always Partied around in the Sandero. Then i Noticed This song dropping in 2014 and put it in my Playlist. Has been one of our most favourite songs ever since then. Cant believe its been 10 years ago now.

[@jfb_surfing]

This is one of the songs that introduced me into house music

[@lukemccann2024]

At this point you need to get more "The making of" videos with Martin Garrix - Animals Arman Van Helden - You Don't Know Me Calvin Harris - We Found Love Alesso - Calling Eric Prydz - Pjanno David Guetta - When Love Takes Over Bob Sinclar -World, Hold On Kygo - Firestone Nicky Romero - I Could Be The One Disclosure - Latch Fatboy Slim - Praise You Hardwell - Spaceman Lost Frequencies - Are You With Me Robin Schulz - Waves And sooooooo many more!!!

[@DJMag]

Some great suggestions!

[@lukemccann2024]

@@DJMag I have more if you need them.

[@minimark123]

Great suggestions Luke

[@JohnPaulBuce]

love all of these

[@satis1983]

Let's go back a bit further too! Xpress 2 - Lazy Satoshi Tomie - Love In Traffic Sasha - Xpander Underworld - Born Slippy / Rez / Cowgirl Humanoid - Stakka Humanoid Josh Wink - High States of Consciousness Leftfield (anything) Moby - Go Plus anything jungle related!

[@hjkayel9610]

I remember hearing this when I was in London in 2014, then dancing to it in Marini's on 57 bar/club in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

[@Zwidu621]

fk that was 10 years ago, still doing the job 😎👍

[@RVDENT]

Drop on this was fire ngl

[@itsFER-wav]

Best song ever!

[@nicholaimifsud]

Oliver Heldens one of the best DJs eve in so many ways. Great producer, presence, energy, track mixer, and always so much fun everywhere he plays. Oh and was going to forget mentioning how he has been recently rocking everywhere with the HiLo alter ego. Two kings in one!!

[@musicbyalxndr]

Banger!🥳🔥👏

[@FutureHouseMafia]

A track for the history🔥❤️

[@heybos4640]

Been OH fan since then.. I miss 2015. Cool dude

[@diana_lagunas]

My favorite song all time! Fan since then! Tons of love to my Oli ❤

[@charlesgregoire1904]

Please make other episodes with EDM DJ like Hardwell,tiesto, Nicky Romero or even our regretted young Avicii ❤️❤️

[@gum3602]

They both werent even 20 yet when they put this together. WOW!

[@devashishpareek5642]

Neither are we tired of the song❤❤

[@ebridgewater]

The music video fit the song really well.

[@minimark123]

Love both the original and the vocal overdrive remix. Play it at least once a month still.

[@minimark123]

Also want to say as a longtime Oliver Heldens/HI-LO fan he comes across as such a nice guy in this interview. Its rare an artist can keep me interested in their music for over 10 years but he keeps adapting and its great.

[@Wanakaable]

All time track!!

[@joshhutch2620]

We need more becky hill videos

[@btrdangerdan2010]

OMG my #1 fav Oliver Heldens!

[@thoughtstorn854]

Classic song 🔥 🔥 😊😊💯💯❤️❤️😍😍

[@KrispClimbs]

I remember hearing Pete Tong play gecko while supporting the Tiesto and Calvin Harris "greater than" UK tour. Such a special track for me🙌

[@masaomimusic995]

The fact that Disclosure inspired Oliver is unexpected but amazing they both share the same groovy vibes in their sound too tho

[@Keza82]

Greatest tune in the world

[@lk0707]

Are you 5yo ?

[@BULLYVIGILANTE]

@@lk0707 ?

[@namdao85]

wow what a great story, please keep these coming:)

[@DJMag]

More to come!

[@freyahopcroft]

The DnB remix of this track by Matrix & Futurebound slaps too

[@r3dpandarecords]

First heard this in my mums car, it was buried in a ministry of house compilation. Made the poor woman play it about 5 times 😅

[@The.new.gandhi]

Great track 🎉🎉❤

[@Davantismusic]

Legendary!

[@wezd-music]

Would really love Oliver showing how he made the track in the studio!

[@MicoJoe]

Becky took the track to a whole new level.

[@АлексейЛонский-о7т]

Понравилось 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@Dremix73]

FL Gang👌

[@MORRILL_MUSIC]

Instrumental is the real one that started Oliver career.

[@JP3RS1984]

Without the vocal it doesn't become the hit it did. Fact

[@MORRILL_MUSIC]

@@JP3RS1984 it was already beatport top 1 as gecko and played by every dj

[@hugoflores7115]

Oliver has to be at least top 5 in DJ Mag 🔥

[@engyr.design]

I loved 😍♥️ Animals Please coming soon

[@JohnPaulBuce]

and thus, future house was born

[@Booshay__]

This guy ripped Tchami's Future House sound so blatently. As much as i dont think "Future House" should be a genre he carved it out with that signature sound that so many people jumped on.

[@BULLYVIGILANTE]

so blatently bro

[@TheDJShi]

He’s admitted in the past that Tchami had a big influence on his style of music at that time. Early on, Tchami got pissed at him on social media over it. But they’ve since made up and have played b2b sets. Surprised he didn’t mention Tchami or the words future house in this video tho

[@Booshay__]

@@TheDJShi I would hope they are fine now but doesn’t change the fact he did rip of his sound completely. They both have had successful careers so it’s not the end of the world but I think now in retrospect it would be good that give tchami the freshest he deserves

[@BULLYVIGILANTE]

sure thing bud, do you even english bro

[@clunapizarrog48]

Oliver Heldens was the firsr DJ i ever said: i want to be that guy

[@thecsgod1216]

Goated

[@ninuhkiduh4690]

Do L'amour Toujours by Gigi D'Agostino

[@userytbr]

Falta pouco 🇧🇷🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@koolguy-hv5me]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Thomas_Meier93]

This song was basiclly the commercial start of future house

[@DJC819]

Do spaceman next

[@spawnovakill7896]

OH ❤

[@sonicpro2222]

record a set by oliver the best in the world

[@floridastreethockey]

this song without the acapella is way better

[@whosthing42]

"They think that the two kids are brother and sister"... Bro you can't doubt ITS FACT

[@contactdeklutskwijt1060]

Rotterdam!!! 🇳🇬

[@UXXV]

Reupload ?

[@MarijnRoeleveld]

What i like? I like al dit

[@spawnovakill7896]

❤❤❤

[@ÑEZ0688]

It's impossible to listen to Gecko and not move your body

[@АлексейЛонский-о7т]

😂❤🎉🎉🎉🎉 супер👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@caglar.arikan]

❤

[@TheDJShi]

Surprised Tchami was not mentioned in this…nor the words “future house”

[@leonardogranizo7877]

Gecko is 😎 but Wombass with tiesto 🤯

[@7theroc]

1 decade

[@mightymeowz]

0:50 What is Scarlett Johansson doing there?

[@АлексейЛонский-о7т]

😢🎉🎉🎉 Тиесто ! Супер👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍 666🐽⚡⚡🤟💪 швед🤟

[@radrod4828]

Inspired to make fire

[@newtronix]

Ah the video is in God's Own Junkyard. I used to work there. Seems weird seeing it!

[@consuelovalderas1645]

Man, sorry to say it but this is not a banger… not at least something to be compared with The Weekend, Gypsy woman and other real athems you have reviewed

[@lk0707]

Soo cheesy and cheap track

[@B1ggz13]

He also shamelessly copied tchami who invented this sound

[@morganpal2747]

Buddy you have no idea what this track did for the scene lol

[@BULLYVIGILANTE]

wow, so many music luminaries here

[@Katka192]

Haha I remember this was my favourite at that time 🔥🩷and still love it🎉