There’s a moment, just before the drop, when childhood rewinds. You hear the echoes of a classroom dance circle—then suddenly, it’s gone. Replaced by thudding bass, pitched claps, and that unmistakable smirk in the groove. Martial Simon’s latest single, “Shake,” takes the DNA of “The Hokey Pokey” and mutates it into a club-ready jolt, tailored for peak-time mischief.
This is more than novelty. It’s a calculated risk executed with polish. Released via Liftoff Recordings, “Shake” lands as both a playful wink and a serious weapon in any DJ’s arsenal. Martial doesn’t overcook it—he lets the punchlines hit with rhythm and restraint, landing somewhere between guilty pleasure and undeniable anthem.
For Simon, irreverence is part of the blueprint. He’s built a catalog that leans confidently into familiar melodies, twisting them just enough to catch the ear without losing the plot. His 14 million Spotify streams and 27 million TikTok views are less about trends and more about instinct. Whether it’s his remix for Thirty Seconds To Mars or past hits like “Where My Girls At?”, the playbook is clear: keep them dancing, keep them surprised.
“Shake” arrives after his EDM Awards win for Breakout Remixer of the Year, a moment that signaled a wider recognition of his unusual lane. “Taking risks has always been my forte,” he said about the track—and it’s easy to believe. This isn’t a gimmick. It’s a dancefloor memory, repackaged for the after-hours crowd.
Put your right foot in—and get ready to lose your mind.
