Jordin Sparks is stepping onto the dance floor with “WE OWN THE NIGHT,” an energetic new collaboration with rising electronic producer AVELLO. Released July 17, the track marks Sparks’ first official dance-music release, pairing the powerhouse vocals fans know from hits like “No Air” and “Battlefield” with AVELLO’s festival-ready electronic production. The collaboration began after Sparks sent AVELLO vocals she had been working on, inspiring him to build a soaring dance anthem around them. The result is an uplifting, hands-in-the-air celebration of finally leaving the workday behind, cutting loose and enjoying the night with someone special.
For Sparks, “WE OWN THE NIGHT” is an exciting change of pace without abandoning what has always made her music work: that unmistakable voice. AVELLO surrounds it with driving percussion, big electronic textures and the kind of euphoric energy designed for summer festivals and crowded dance floors. The pairing also appears to be connecting with dance audiences—the song was listed as the No. 1 most-added track at dance radio in late July. More than a one-off experiment, “WE OWN THE NIGHT” feels like Sparks opening the door to an entirely new corner of pop music—and sounding perfectly at home once she gets there.
