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Kristine W Returns to the Dancefloor with New Album
Dance with Me and Infectious Single “Next to You”
International dance music icon Kristine W is set to ignite dance floors worldwide once
again with the release of her highly anticipated new album, Dance with Me, arriving May
15. Leading the project is her uplifting new single, “Next to You,” a vibrant celebration
of connection, joy, and the power of togetherness, releasing May 12.
A defining voice in dance music for nearly three decades, Kristine W continues to evolve
while staying true to the uplifting spirit that has earned her 17 Billboard #1 dance hits.
With Dance with Me, she delivers a dynamic, genre-spanning collection that blends
progressive house, Afro house, future disco, and tech house, all anchored by her
signature soulful vocals.
At the heart of the album is “Next to You,” a track inspired by the emotional aftermath of
global isolation. “The message is that life is better and people are happier when they are
together,” says Kristine W. “We didn’t fully appreciate that until we were all locked down
during COVID. Life is more rewarding when you’re sharing it with those you love. The joy
of togetherness elevates and inspires us. We are better together.”
Written by Kristine W and acclaimed UK-based producer Rob Buttons (aka Freejak) with
a standout mix from the newly reunited, renowned British duo Soul Seekerz, “Next to
You” delivers a classic European house sound with global appeal. The single holds deep
personal meaning for Kristine, who found the absence of live performance during the
pandemic particularly challenging. “Being around my dancers, musicians, and audiences
fuels my creativity,” she shares. “I missed my people and just wanted to get next to
everyone again.”
That longing for connection is woven throughout Dance with Me, an album that doubles
as both a celebration of Kristine W’s legacy and a bold step forward. The project features
updated versions of her classic hits alongside brand-new material, created in
collaboration with a global roster of top-tier producers. The album also includes
unexpected reinterpretations, such as an electro-lounge take on “Smooth Operator” and
a genre-blending reimagining of “Danger Zone.”
“The producers on this album are a who’s who of dance music,” says Kristine W. “These
are people I’ve worked with and built relationships with over the years. There’s so much
love in this project.”
The album’s title, Dance with Me, holds special significance, drawing inspiration from
disco legend Donna Summer as well as Kristine W’s lifelong love of dance music.
“People have been dancing with me for 30 years,” she reflects. “Seeing fans from the
beginning still with me today, along with new generations discovering my music, is
incredibly gratifying.”
From her early days as a jazz-trained musician in Washington State to her rise as one of
the most celebrated voices in dance music, Kristine W has built a career defined by
resilience, passion, and authenticity. A leukemia survivor and independent artist, she
continues to create music that resonates deeply with fans around the world.
Distributed globally through The Orchard and released on her own Fly Again Music
label, Dance with Me represents a full-circle moment in Kristine W’s journey, bridging
her past, present, and future.
“I hope people enjoy hearing their favorite songs with a fresh new sound, along with
discovering new ones,” she says. “I’m always reinventing and creating but the goal is
the same: to bring joy.”
With Dance with Me and “Next to You,” Kristine W once again proves that her music is
more than just sound. It’s a shared experience, a celebration of life, and an invitation to
come together on the dancefloor.
“We’re literally making joyful noise,” she adds. “And the world needs more of that.”
For more information on Kristine W and her music, visit http://kristinew.com.
