The music world is buzzing with the release of a fresh take on one of the 1980s' most iconic songs. French electronic music producer Laback has teamed up with Jamaican pop singer Andon to release their remix of "Another Day in Paradise" in August 2025, bringing Phil Collins' Grammy-winning masterpiece into the modern era with an electrifying EDM twist.
The Producer Behind the Magic
Laback, a French electro music producer, has made waves in the digital music scene with his viral remixes of iconic tracks from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s, amassing over 100 million views on YouTube in 2024. His signature style blends mainstream pop sensibilities with emotional hooks and high-energy electronic dance music, creating remixes that honor the original while propelling them into contemporary soundscapes.
The producer has previously garnered millions of streams with his reworks of classics like "Titanic" (over 70 million views) and Céline Dion tracks (over 20 million views), establishing himself as a master of reimagining beloved songs for today's audience.
The Voice of a Rising Star
Bringing the vocal power to this collaboration is Andon, a Jamaican pop singer who has been working steadily toward international stardom despite the challenges of being a pop artist in a reggae and dancehall-dominated landscape. Andon achieved a sixth-place finish on Digicel Rising Stars in 2018 and has since been honing his craft, performing at hotels along Jamaica's north coast and building a dedicated following.
In 2023, Andon's holiday single "Beside Me at Christmas" was featured on MTV for the entire month of December, and he was spotlighted in an MTV feature on music's brightest young stars. His warm, expressive vocals and talent for conveying emotion make him the perfect match for a song that addresses social consciousness and human connection.
Why This Collaboration Works
The pairing of Laback's production prowess with Andon's soulful vocals creates an intriguing fusion of French electronic sophistication and Caribbean vocal warmth. Phil Collins' original tackled the serious subject of homelessness and social indifference, and this new interpretation maintains that emotional weight while making it accessible to a generation raised on festival anthems and streaming platforms.
By choosing "Another Day in Paradise"—a song that topped charts worldwide and won the Grammy for Record of the Year in 1991—Laback and Andon are introducing a powerful social message to listeners who may not be familiar with the original. The combination of pulsing electronic beats and Andon's passionate delivery could give this important message new resonance in 2025.
What to Expect
The single, which runs approximately 3 minutes, is now available on major streaming platforms including Apple Music and Spotify. Fans of both Laback's previous remixes and Andon's original work will find much to appreciate in this collaboration—the production maintains the melodic strength of Collins' composition while infusing it with contemporary energy that's perfect for both radio play and club settings.
This release marks an exciting moment for both artists: for Laback, it's another addition to his growing catalog of successful remixes; for Andon, it's a significant step in his journey toward the international recognition he's been pursuing. Together, they've created something that respects the past while firmly planting itself in the present.
Stream "Another Day in Paradise" by Laback featuring Andon now on all major platforms.