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    "modified_at": "2026-02-03 16:44:12",
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    "url": "https://tomorrowlandmusic.press.tomorrowland.com/albi--lilly-ahlberg-give-a-90s-favourite-a-happy-dancefloor-upgrade-with-sitting-down-here",
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    "subtitle": "Tomorrowland Music proudly presents a sparkling, feel-good rework that turns nostalgia into pure bounce.",
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    "body": "<p><span class=\"rls-date\">Tuesday, February 3, 2026</span><strong> - Italian producer Albi and Swedish\u2011English artist Lilly Ahlberg team up for &ldquo;Sitting Down Here&rdquo;, a bright and playful remake of Lene Marlin&rsquo;s beloved &rsquo;90s hit. Released today via Tomorrowland Music, in partnership with Virgin Germany and Republic Records (US), </strong> <strong>the release arrives with bright energy, a modern dance-pop pulse, and the unmistakable hook that made the original track a European favorite. </strong></p><p><a href=\"https://tomorrowland.lnk.to/sittingdownhere\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><u><strong>&quot;Sitting Down Here&quot; is out now on all platforms.</strong></u></a></p><p><strong>A timeless song reimagined in catchy dance track</strong><em><br>\u200b</em>Albi turns &ldquo;Sitting Down Here&rdquo; from a quiet &rsquo;90s confessional into a dance-pop rush full of sunshine, bounce, and singalong energy. In his rework, Lilly Ahlberg steps into the spotlight with fresh, crystal-clear vocals that playfully echo the song&rsquo;s storytelling charm. Around her voice, Albi builds the ultimate dance foundation, packing the track with:</p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span><strong>Bouncy keyboard hooks</strong></span></li><li><span><strong>An up-tempo rhythm that practically jumps</strong></span></li><li><span><strong>A melodic topline that glides effortlessly over the beat</strong></span></li></ul><p>The soul of the song stays intact, but everything around it gets a colourful, confident makeover. It&rsquo;s retro charm, only turbocharged.</p><p><strong>Nostalgia meets social media</strong><br>\u200b&ldquo;Sitting Down Here&rdquo; has been bubbling back into the music scene in recent weeks, as Gen Z stumbles upon ALBI&rsquo;s remix and gives the song a whole new life online. Thousands of TikTok creators have already jumped on the sound, proving that the melody only needs a few seconds to lodge itself firmly in your head.</p>\n    <figure\n        class=\"release-content-image release-content-image--contained release-content-image--align-center\"\n        data-component=\"image-zoom-popup\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-selector=\".release-content-image__image\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-i18n=\"data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0=\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-views-event=\"Story Image View\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event=\"Story Image Download\"\n        data-image-zoom-popup-placement=\"content\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover\" style=\"width: 100%\">\n            <img\n                src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/45406e82-ea49-47dc-94e6-5ff80bb075ee/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                                    srcset=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/45406e82-ea49-47dc-94e6-5ff80bb075ee/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/ 1x, https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/45406e82-ea49-47dc-94e6-5ff80bb075ee/-/resize/2400x/-/format/auto/ 2x\"\n                                class=\"release-content-image__image image-thumbnail-rollover__image\"\n                data-description=\"\"\n                id=\"image-45406e82-ea49-47dc-94e6-5ff80bb075ee\"\n                data-id=\"45406e82-ea49-47dc-94e6-5ff80bb075ee\"\n                data-original=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/45406e82-ea49-47dc-94e6-5ff80bb075ee/-/inline/no/ALBI+ARTWORK.jpg\"\n                data-mfp-src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/45406e82-ea49-47dc-94e6-5ff80bb075ee/-/resize/1200x/-/format/auto/\"\n                alt=\"Story image\"\n            />\n            <div class=\"image-thumbnail-rollover__caption\">\n                <svg class=\"icon icon-expand image-thumbnail-rollover__caption-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-expand\"></use>\n            </svg>            </div>\n        </div>\n\n        <figcaption class=\"release-content-image__caption\"></figcaption>\n    </figure>\n<p><strong>About ALBI <br>\u200b</strong>Italian DJ and producer ALBI is a genuine global phenomenon, seamlessly combining viral social traction with certified international chart success. </p><p>In just a few months, Albi has grown into one of the most promising rising names in the UK-influenced dance scene. With over 85k+ followers and more than 3 Mln likes on TikTok, alongside gaining 10k new followers on Instagram in the last month alone, his charismatic productions and distinctive UKG-inspired sound have allowed him to rapidly build a strong global fanbase.</p><p>His breakout single &ldquo;If You Let Me&rdquo; with star Sin&eacute;ad Harnett surpassed 6M+ streams across platforms, charting Top 10 on Viral Charts in the UK, Australia, Germany, New Zealand, Austria, and Switzerland. The track received major editorial support, including Spotify&rsquo;s Dance XL. </p><p>On social media, Albi continues to generate momentum: viral releases like &ldquo;NO THANK YOU&rdquo; and &ldquo;Ghost&rdquo; surpassed 10k video uses in less than two weeks, proving his ability to consistently capture attention across the US, UK, and Australia.</p><p>His music has also gained strong industry support, including placement in Ti&euml;sto&rsquo;s closing set at Veld Festival in Toronto, as well as widespread DJ and platform recognition across the global dance community.</p><p>In 2025, Albi joins forces with GRAMMY-winning, diamond-certified artist Daya for &ldquo;Good Boys (Hide Away)&rdquo;. Released worldwide, the track exploded instantly, surpassing 3.5 million streams in just one month and a half and generating over 500,000 TikTok posts using the official sound, making it one of the most viral dance songs of 2025 on the platform. Blending Daya&rsquo;s iconic vocal with Albi&rsquo;s fresh UK / US production twist, the record firmly positions him among the most exciting new producers in the international dance space.</p><p><strong>About Lilly Ahlberg<br>\u200b</strong>Lilly Ahlberg is a Swedish-English singer-songwriter whose music lives at the intersection of emotional songwriting and high-energy dance. After spending the last few years collaborating extensively within the electronic and dance space, she&rsquo;s now stepping into a new chapter with solo music that finally feels fully her own.</p><p>Her upcoming releases blend high-BPM, euphoric dance production with dreamy, introspective textures- music designed to move you both physically and emotionally. Rooted in personal growth, heartbreak, and self-realisation, her new EP traces the end of a relationship and the clarity that followed, balancing vulnerability with release.</p><p>Growing up on acoustic indie folk artists like Bon Iver, Ben Howard, and Damien Rice, Lilly brings a songwriter&rsquo;s sensibility to electronic music, where melody and feeling always lead. The result is a sound that feels honest, cinematic, and quietly powerful- equally at home on the dancefloor and in headphones.</p><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-dad0ebda-323b-4318-b780-9dd4670e5825\">\n    \n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Debby Wilmsen</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">Press Coordinator &amp; Spokeswoman, Tomorrowland</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:debby@tomorrowland.com\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"debby@tomorrowland.com\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>debby@tomorrowland.com</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-ae19b941-900f-4724-b353-8b851cf2df3b\">\n    \n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Jill Mols</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">PR Coordinator, Tomorrowland</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:jill.mols@tomorrowland.com\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"jill.mols@tomorrowland.com\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>jill.mols@tomorrowland.com</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong><br>\u200b</strong></p>",
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