1st-Ever Hard Dance Version of Zedd’s “Clarity”? Icons Darren Styles and Toneshifterz Have You (and It) Covered. Out Now on Be Yourself Music as Official Release

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Darren Styles is a trailblazing DJ and producer who has remained at the forefront of the global hard dance scene for decades. Known for his euphoric melodies and high-energy beats, Styles has earned widespread acclaim both as a solo artist and through high-profile collaborations with acts like Da Tweekaz, W&W, and Gammer. His debut album SkyDivin’ reached number 4 on the UK Albums Chart, selling over a quarter million copies, and his genre-defining tracks like “Switch” have become staples in sets from top DJs across the electronic spectrum. In 2018, he co-founded the Electric Fox label with Da Tweekaz, further cementing his influence on the next wave of hardstyle and UK hardcore talent.

Styles made history as the first UK hardcore artist to play EDC Las Vegas in 2013 and has since become a mainstay on the Basscon stage. His global appeal has seen him perform at iconic festivals such as Tomorrowland, Defqon.1, Creamfields, and Parookaville, as well as sell-out headline shows from Exchange LA to Kuala Lumpur’s Fuze. Whether lighting up massive festival crowds or intimate clubs, Darren Styles delivers an infectious energy that continues to shape and elevate the hard dance movement worldwide.

“When we first discussed the idea, it wasn’t just about covering a hit. It wasn’t even just about how naturally those vocals worked together without production. ‘Clarity‘ is one of those rare tracks that transcended genres and became emotionally iconic. Its lyrics hit a universal nerve – love, loss, vulnerability – all of which resonate deeply with both of our fanbases. And in a genre that thrives on energy but craves emotional release, that really mattered. We both felt that hard dance hadn’t yet had its own version of ‘Clarity‘ – a moment that felt euphoric and nostalgic, yet still fresh. We’d already been playing edits with the original vocals, and it had become a staple in our live sets. So this wasn’t just a cover – it was a tribute. A reimagining. A way to turn something timeless into a cathartic, hands-in-the-air anthem for the dance floor that truly speaks to who we are and where we come from.” – Toneshifterz and Darren Styles

Hard dance heavyweights Darren Styles and Toneshifterz have joined forces for a bold reimagining of Zedd’s iconic hit “Clarity,” released June 13 via Dutch label Be Yourself Music. Marking the first official hard dance take on the beloved track, the duo preserves the emotional intensity and soaring vocals of the original while infusing it with sky-high BPMs, euphoric piano builds, and a thunderous hardstyle drop. The result is a powerful festival-ready anthem that blends nostalgia with pure, high-energy release.

Rather than simply remixing the song, Styles and Toneshifterz elevate “Clarity” into a cathartic, hands-in-the-air experience that bridges classic EDM sentiment with the relentless pulse of modern hard dance. The track pays homage to the timelessness of the original while giving it a fresh identity that’s sure to resonate across dance floors and festival stages alike.

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