Breakout DJ and producer Roddy Lima launches into 2026 with serious momentum, unveiling his highly anticipated new single “LICK IT” alongside one of techno’s most in-demand voices, Sarah de Warren. Arriving January 30, 2026 via Insomniac Records, the collaboration is already shaping up to be a peak-time weapon built for packed dance floors and after-hours club sessions.
A driving, groove-heavy tech house cut, “LICK IT” fuses Roddy’s raw, percussive production style with Sarah de Warren’s commanding and seductive vocal delivery. The record has been building buzz for months, with Roddy teasing it during recent performances at Splash House and Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles, where it quickly became a standout moment in his sets.
The release lands on Insomniac Records, one of the most influential labels in electronic music and a global tastemaker known for shaping dance culture through both genre-defining releases and world-renowned festival brands. It’s a fitting home for a track designed to hit hard in clubs while resonating across international audiences.
Roddy Lima has rapidly emerged as one of dance music’s most exciting rising names. What began as a journey from a bedroom studio in São Paulo has evolved into a global touring career fueled by a gritty, high-impact sound. Standout performances at Club Space Miami and Hï Ibiza, along with support from heavyweights like FISHER, John Summit, Anyma, and PAWSA, have accelerated his rise. His releases on Repopulate Mars, Experts Only, and Black Book Records have not only charted on Beatport but also become staples in DJ sets worldwide.
That breakout momentum has been impossible to ignore. A #1 release on the Beatport Techno Chart, airplay support from Pete Tong on BBC Radio 1, and sold-out headline shows across North America have positioned Roddy as a producer stepping confidently into bigger rooms and global recognition. With a stacked international touring schedule ahead, including major festival plays and club dates, 2026 is shaping up to be a defining year.
Meanwhile, Sarah de Warren continues her own unstoppable run. Over the past year, she has delivered a string of genre-defining releases that have dominated Beatport and US dance radio while maintaining a relentless tour schedule spanning four continents. Her collaboration with Layton Giordani, “Act Of God,” ranked #3 in SiriusXM’s Top 52 of 2025 for airplay, while the CamelPhat remix received support from John Summit and Miss Monique. With three Beatport #1 records in 2025, four additional Top 10s, and her first 2026 single “On A Trip” debuting at #1, alongside a debut solo EP on the horizon, Sarah’s trajectory shows no signs of slowing.
With “LICK IT,” Roddy Lima delivers a bold statement to open the year — a high-impact collaboration that captures both artists at full throttle. It marks the start of a new chapter defined by larger stages, heavier records, and a rapidly expanding global fanbase ready to move.