"Good Feeling" became a massive global hit, reaching number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. When Etta James passed away in January 2012, shortly after the song's peak, Flo Rida dedicated the track to her memory, noting that her soul and power were what made the record truly special. Luke to adapt the EDM sound for a pop-rap track? AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more
The story behind Flo Rida's "Good Feeling" (2011) is a fascinating chain of musical influence that bridged 1960s soul with modern EDM. The Chain of Inspiration Good Feeling - Flo Rida (Levels Avicii Remix)
: Flo Rida initially reached out to Avicii's team for a direct collaboration. However, Avicii’s manager, Ash Pournouri, reportedly felt a rap feature didn't fit the "Avicii brand" at the time. "Good Feeling" became a massive global hit, reaching
: Instead of a direct remix, producers Dr. Luke and Cirkut recreated the vibe by sampling both the Etta James vocal and a replayed drum sample from "Levels". Because it utilized the composition of "Levels," Avicii (Tim Bergling) and Pournouri received official writing credits on "Good Feeling". AI responses may include mistakes
: According to some reports, Flo Rida originally asked David Guetta to recreate the "Levels" instrumental for him, but Guetta declined after checking with Avicii's team to see if the collab was official. Impact and Legacy