Press Play

Released in 2018, Press Play serves as a significant return to club-focused sounds for Afrojack following a period of heavy pop crossover success. Spanning 14 tracks, the album functions more like a high-intensity mixtape or a DJ toolset than a traditional narrative LP. It prominently features collaborations with artists like Jewelz & Sparks, Chasner, and DISTO, showcasing a pivot toward the harder-hitting 'Bass House' and 'Trap' subgenres that were dominating the festival circuit at the time. The production is a masterclass in 'Wall of Sound' EDM, characterized by heavy limiting and the signature high-pitched synth work that defined the Dutch House movement. Critical reception noted the album's lack of subtlety as its primary strength, positioning it as a definitive document of late-2010s mainstage aesthetics. It remains a staple for listeners seeking high-BPM, aggressive electronic music for fitness and nightlife contexts.