Being able to collaborate with Tiësto was described as “the most invigorating opportunity” by the budding country singer.
With the release of their fresh new track, Alana Springsteen and Tiësto are bringing the summer to a fever pitch.
As of Thursday, July 24, the music video for the first official collaboration between the rising country artist, who is 23 years old, and the Grammy-winning DJ, who is 55 years old, was released. The song in question is “Hot Honey.”
At the beginning of the video, Tiësto makes a brief appearance while he is driving a drop-top automobile into the set of the sun. When he finally arrives at his location, he stands next to the truck while a fire is burning in the background.
After then, Tiësto takes a lighter in his hand. During the time that the flames are flickering, the screen switches back and forth between him and Springsteen, who are both clutching the gadget. Finally, Springsteen throws it aside and walks away.
Enter the resident of Virginia Beach, who is setting the stage for a seductive music video. The film depicts her singing and rolling around in the silk sheets of a bed that is suspended above a circle of fire while wearing a blazing red one-piece.
Springsteen talked out about his collaboration with the well-known Dutch DJ and music producer in a statement the band released.
“How often do you get the chance to collaborate with one of the most iconic DJs of all time? When Tiësto reached out to see if I’d want to get creative with him on ‘Hot Honey,’ I saw it as the most invigorating opportunity,” Springsteen said.
The “ghost in my guitar” songstress continued, “I’ve always loved exploring sonically and being able to do that with dance music while staying true to my Country roots – that’s what excites me about being an artist and songwriter.”
Springsteen added that she was “honored” that Tiësto “trusted me with this song, and I can’t wait to sing it live at one of his insane shows!”
The “CONTIGO” hitmaker was also more than happy to explore a new sound for them both.
“I’ve always been drawn to fun/party side and the authenticity of country music, so when I had the opportunity to team up with Alana Springsteen to make a country dance song, I was super excited!” he said.
“Alana has an incredible voice, which is precisely the texture this song needed, and I respect her abilities as a songwriter as well as her artistry. This is a different sound for me but as you know by now, I like to explore and am inspired by all different genres when making dance music! I hope you enjoy this song as much as we did creating it,” Tiësto continued.
The DJ will next explore “the eras of his career” with Prismatic, a four-hour DJ set that Tiësto plans to perform twice — first in New York City in October and again in Colorado in November. In the meantime, he will play shows at various festivals, as well as his Las Vegas sets.
During an interview with PEOPLE in December 2023, Springsteen discussed the musical influences that had shaped her life. She mentioned that going to a Taylor Swift concert when she was just nine years old was the event that altered the course of her life.
“I definitely wouldn’t be the songwriter, the artist that I am without Taylor,” she added.
The first studio album by Springsteen, titled TWENTY SOMETHING, is now available in three different formats: a three-part album and an extended deluxe version. This summer, she will also be performing on the road, opening for Luke Bryan and Tyler Hubbard, among other artists.