The momentum behind David Guetta and Sia’s monumental reunion track ‘Beautiful People’ shows no signs of slowing down. This Friday, May 16, South African Afro-house innovator THEMBA injects new life into the hit with a powerful, emotionally resonant remix set to captivate dancefloors worldwide.
Reimagining the euphoric original into a hypnotic Afro-tech experience, THEMBA enriches Sia’s soaring vocals with shuffling percussion, an ear-panning synth line, and a warm, organic piano progression. The remix retains the track’s emotional core while bringing a fresh, immersive energy that’s unmistakably THEMBA.
Since its release, ‘Beautiful People’ has become one of Guetta’s biggest smashes to date—amassing over 88 million global streams, including 7 million in the UK, and reaching #58 on the Official UK Chart. The single is currently on the A List at major radio stations including BBC Radio 1 and Capital, while climbing the Shazam charts to #10 in the UK and #34 globally. Its official video has also surpassed 16 million views.
This marks the second collaboration between Guetta and THEMBA, following their 2024 project ‘Give Me Something To Hold’ under Guetta’s Jack Back alias. Known for weaving rich African influences into contemporary electronic sounds, THEMBA has built a reputation for forward-thinking productions and standout remixes—including his 2024 rework of Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s ‘Murder On The Dancefloor’, and original singles like ‘Lucid Dreams’, ‘Alegria’, and ‘Sorofe’.
With over 8 million streams on hits like ‘Disappear’ (with Nico de Andrea and Tasan), and a massive 2023 tour featuring over 30 headline slots at venues and festivals like Pacha Ibiza, E1 London, Untold, Neversea, and the legendary Red Rocks, THEMBA continues to be a driving force in global dance music.
THEMBA’s remix follows a historic moment earlier this year at Ultra Music Festival’s 25th anniversary, where Guetta and Sia performed ‘Beautiful People’ live alongside their timeless 2011 anthem ‘Titanium’, reuniting with Afrojack in a performance that brought the crowd to its feet.
Set for release Friday, May 16, THEMBA’s remix of ‘Beautiful People’ offers a deeper, more textured version of an already iconic track—blending Afro-tech finesse with global chart power.
Stay tuned on all major platforms to hear it the moment it drops.
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