At the July 2024 launch party for Dirty Hit's new electronic music imprint dh2, Kelly Lee Owens marked a significant moment in her career. The vibrant crowd showcased a fusion of youth and seasoned techno fans, all eager to experience Owens' infectious tunes. Her debut single, "Love You Got," had just been released, and the set served as an introduction to her upcoming album, "Dreamstate." The music and lyrics promote a philosophy of letting go and dreaming bigger, while Owens expressed the pressure and vulnerability of performing live as a DJ, highlighting both the excitement and fear intrinsic to her artistic journey.
For Owens, it was a nerve-wracking experience to publicly welcome in the next more visible, supercharged era of her career.
Its euphoric choruses, spiritual overtones, and mantra-like lyrics initiate listeners into a two-step program: release control over the events of your life and then dream bigger for yourself.
A lot of people think they can DJ but it's hard and really scary to put yourself up there. It's just you alone with nothing to hide behind.
The dance floor is filled with excitable teenagers dressed like Charli XCX brat summer edition and lined with middle-aged techno fans providing stoic encouragement.
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