Emily King Is Uncontainable On Dance-Ready Machinedrum Remix Of ‘Can’t Hold Me’: Exclusive

By Kimberly Cobb On 30 September 2019

New York-based singer-songwriter Emily King is going to be one tough dance partner to keep up with on the remix for her single “Can’t Hold Me,” premiering today (Sept. 30) exclusively on Billboard.

The song comes from an upcoming remix set that will reimagine King’s latest album Scenery, released in February. The fittingly-named Change of Scenery: Remix EP arrives on Oct. 11 ATO Records with remixes by the likes of Taylor McFerrin, Wantigga and the previously released Wynne Bennett-produced “Forgiveness” single.

“When ATO approached me with the remix concept, I was really excited about the prospect of having a fresh take on these records," King tells Billboard. “Plus, I grew up in the '90s, when remixes were almost mandatory to an artist’s catalogue. It’s been super fun hearing how these talented artists interpret the music in ways I wouldn’t have imagined.”

The latest remix comes from North Carolina native Machinedrum, who chops up the original’s dreamy flourishes and funky backbeat to create a collage of kaleidoscopic exuberance. The intimate, sensual tension that King dances around on the original track becomes an all-out sultry affair as the new production makes space for an irresistible dance beat led by propulsive production and spacey synths.

“‘Can’t Hold Me,’ like most of Emily’s songs, is such a powerfully visual song,” Machinedrum adds. “This feeling of independence that the lyrics evoke inspired me to make a celebratory version of the song.”

Change of Scenery will coincide with a massive U.S. tour supporting Sara Bareilles, with dates listed below the jump.