: 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
: Flo Rida became aware of the sample after his A&R representative at Atlantic Records played him "Levels". He was instantly intrigued by the blend of a "classic sound" with "new-age" energy and decided to build a rap anthem around it. Behind-the-Scenes Drama Good Feeling - Flo Rida (Levels Avicii Remix)
: Both songs center on a powerful vocal from Etta James 's 1962 gospel-soul hit, "Something's Got a Hold on Me". : According to some reports, Flo Rida originally
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 Behind-the-Scenes Drama : Both songs center on a
While the songs sound similar, their creation involved some industry maneuvering:
: 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.