Vessbroz and Dani Doucette Reimagine Y2K Rock Hit With Persian House Sound

Persian House duo Vessbroz have reunited with Canadian singer Dani Doucette for a bold reinterpretation of BodyRockers’ 2005 hit “I Like the Way,” blending rock influences, Persian musical elements, and contemporary electronic production.

Brothers Armia Pour and Arsham Pour are giving the Y2K-era anthem a new identity, replacing its original rock-driven production with a dance-oriented sound rooted in their signature Persian House style.

The collaboration marks the artists’ first release together in nearly four years, following their previous single, “Get It Out.”

According to the duo, Doucette initially proposed revisiting the BodyRockers classic, which reached No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart in 2005. The brothers immediately embraced the idea.

Doucette’s commanding vocals bring a different perspective to the song’s recognizable hook, originally performed by a male vocalist. While the familiar refrain remains, Vessbroz have reconstructed the surrounding production with new melodies, rhythmic textures, and electronic arrangements.

The duo also tested the track during a live performance in Toronto, where the audience’s enthusiastic response reinforced their excitement about the release.

“Somehow this Y2K rock song and Persian House just matched in a way we didn’t see coming,” Vessbroz explained, describing the performance as energetic enough to inspire a mosh pit.

The release also marks another milestone for Kalut Music, which has spent its first year developing an international catalog of electronic music.

The label’s recent projects include the Echoes From Home series and collaborations with Barei on “La Isla Bonita” and Cameron Shahbazi on “Mara Beboos.”

Arriving just two weeks before Vessbroz’s first scheduled performances in the United States, the new single continues the brothers’ efforts to introduce Persian House to audiences beyond its traditional musical boundaries.

For Vessbroz and Dani Doucette, “I Like the Way” represents more than a nostalgic remake. It demonstrates how a recognizable rock anthem can find new life through cultural influences and modern dance production.

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