Viral Austrian-born, Berlin-based DJ and producer Ely Oaks enters October with a powerful new release. Following his breakout success with “Running Around” (100M+ Spotify streams), Ely returns with a high-octane remix of James Hype’s “Waterfalls” ft. Sam Harper & Bobby Harvey (out October 3). What begins as a soaring, vocal-driven progressive anthem transforms under Ely’s touch into a hard-hitting festival weapon, infused with pounding, near-hardstyle energy and precision-built club dynamics.
“I already heard this record a lot on my TikTok, so I was 110% motivated when the request came in to make my own version of it. Absolutely in love with this vocal and a big honor to have an official remix out for the legend James Hype,” says Ely.
The back-to-back releases mark another milestone in Ely Oaks’ meteoric ascent, showcasing his rare balance between viral-driven creativity and heavyweight production power — both engineered for global stages.
Born in the ski resort town of Kitzbühel, Austria, and now based in Berlin, Ely Oaks has become one of dance music’s fastest-rising names. His sound fuses commercial dance accessibility with underground grit, earning him over 12 million monthly Spotify listeners and nearly 1 million followers across TikTok and Instagram. In 2024, TikTok named him the #1 most-followed DJ in Germany, cementing his reputation as both a digital innovator and a commanding live performer.
Ely’s viral breakout single “Running Around” amassed over 100 million streams and landed in Spotify’s Songs of Summer 2025 campaign. His collaboration “Borderline” with LAVINIA climbed to #35 on the UK Singles Chart and #17 on the German Singles Chart, solidifying his crossover appeal. High-profile collaborations with Alok (“Tsunami”) and Timmy Trumpet (“Sound Of Da Police”), alongside official remixes for Marshmello, Nate Dogg, and now James Hype, further highlight his growing influence.
Shaped by a wide-ranging musical journey—from early influences like Foals and Bring Me The Horizon, to discovering electronic music through a Skrillex remix—Ely built his distinctive sound through experimentation and reinvention. His viral 2021 remix of Florence + The Machine’s “Spectrum (Say My Name)” marked a breakthrough moment, paving the way for his rise as a solo powerhouse.
On stage, Ely Oaks has electrified audiences at Tomorrowland, Ultra Australia, and Ushuaïa Ibiza, with his debut at EDC Orlando on the horizon. His ability to deliver hard-hitting, emotionally charged productions that resonate both online and in massive live settings has established him as one of the most versatile and forward-thinking artists of his generation.
From meme-fueled TikTok virality to signing with JINX Music and securing top-tier festival slots, Ely Oaks stands at the forefront of a new wave in global dance music — one defined by authenticity, innovation, and unstoppable momentum.
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