From TikTok Clip to Official Release: WITH U and Joshua Baraka Turn “Girl In Ibiza” Into a Cross-continental Summer Cut via Crash Your Sound
WITH U is a DJ and production duo from Hamburg, made up of longtime friends Philip and Marlon, whose sound blends Afro House rhythms with melodic, emotionally driven elements. Built on more than a decade of shared musical experience and a natural back-to-back chemistry behind the decks, the pair has steadily gained global attention since emerging from the Afro House scene. Their debut track “Karibu” became a breakout success, surpassing 68 million Spotify streams and helping the duo reach over 1.8 million monthly listeners. Known for groove-focused productions that move fluidly between high-energy dance floors and more intimate listening spaces, WITH U has performed internationally at events and venues including the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, Bootshaus, and Kraftwerk Zürich, while also earning recognition from Shazam as one of its 50 promising artists for 2025.
Ugandan singer, songwriter, and producer Joshua Baraka represents the new wave of East African music, blending Afrobeats, R&B, Amapiano, and Dancehall into a soulful, modern sound. The Kampala native first gained wider attention through Spotify RADAR Africa and later scored major streaming success with “Wrong Places,” produced by JAE5, now one of Uganda’s most streamed records. With over 50 million global streams and more than one million monthly Spotify listeners, Baraka continues to carry East African sounds onto the global stage. His single “Dive In,” released on Ugandan Independence Day, captures the emotional tension of falling for someone new while still healing from heartbreak, set against smooth mid-tempo Afrobeats production and his expressive, soulful vocals.
“We were just scrolling through TikTok one evening when we stumbled upon this clip of Joshua in the studio, vibing with some producers and singing this insanely catchy melody. It instantly caught us – the vibe, the emotion, everything. We opened our DAW right away, built a remake around it, and posted it back as a reaction. Joshua saw it, loved it, and that’s how the collaboration was born. What started as a random scroll turned into ‘Girl in Ibiza.'” – WITH U
“That video was just me in the studio, having fun with an idea I’d been humming all day. I didn’t expect much – but when I saw how WITH U used my vocals on TikTok I was blown away by what they did with it. It felt fresh, it felt right. We connected instantly and decided to make it official. ‘Girl in Ibiza‘ really came from that moment of creative spontaneity – nothing forced, just pure vibe.” – Joshua Baraka
Out now via Crash Your Sound, “Girl In Ibiza” brings together Hamburg duo WITH U and Ugandan singer-songwriter Joshua Baraka in a collaboration born from a spontaneous TikTok exchange. Joshua’s topline, originally shared in a casual studio clip, caught WITH U’s attention, who reworked the idea in their DAW and shared it back online. Joshua responded immediately, turning the playful interaction into a fully produced single. The story highlights how social media can spark modern cross-continental music collaborations, transforming a fleeting moment into an official release.
Musically, the track fuses Joshua’s warm, emotive vocals with WITH U’s melodic, groove-driven production, landing between sunlit escapism and intimate dancefloor energy. Layered percussion, smooth basslines, and airy synths evoke the carefree allure of Ibiza, while the chemistry between the artists blends European electronic textures with East African warmth. With both artists experiencing rapid momentum in their respective scenes, “Girl In Ibiza” is a seamless, sophisticated record designed to resonate across clubs, festival stages, and playlists worldwide.
Make sure you check out “Girl in Ibiza” on Spotify below and over on your favorite streaming platform!
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