DJ Momotaro’s latest single “Neon Heat (feat. Vessa) [Radio Edit]” takes listeners on an electro-driven, dance-pop ride that feels both nostalgic and new. From the opening moments, the Italo-inspired bassline pulses with urgency, instantly recalling the spirit of 80s European club music. The brief intro quickly gives way to Vessa’s bright, emotive vocals, delivering a first chorus that’s impossible to ignore. Her melodies intertwine with sleek synth leads, creating a playful call and response that keeps the energy alive. With the charm of late-80s dance pop combined with the punch of 2025 production, “Neon Heat” stands out as an effortlessly fresh summer anthem just as ready for headphones as it is for festival speakers.
Produced from Momotaro’s ‘Momodisco Studios’ in Dortmund, the track was shaped with crisp drum programming, shimmering synths, and a mix designed for both radio and club floors. Vessa joined the process remotely, bringing not only her expressive topline but also her love for retro-futuristic sounds “music with drama, dance, and wonderment”, as she describes it. Her vocals don’t merely float above the production; they sharpen its emotional edge and give the track its identity. The collaboration feels seamless, with Momotaro’s polished arrangement and Vessa’s striking performance combining into something more than nostalgia; it’s a sound that looks forward while honoring the past.
The influences of Giorgio Moroder, Pet Shop Boys, and even modern acts like The Weeknd can be heard, yet the track carves out its own lane. It captures that late-night, neon-lit atmosphere perfect for city drives or dance floor escapes while its hook-first songwriting ensures the chorus sticks after just one listen. For Momotaro, the song carries personal history, having first been sketched in 1989 and only now realized with today’s tools. With its glossy production, strong visual flair, and universal pop appeal, “Neon Heat” proves that the best dance music doesn’t just make you move it makes you feel part of something timeless.
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