Earlier this month, Florian Picasso and Raiden joined Nicky Romero on the main stage at Ultra Music Festival amid his electrifying set. As a fluid, uplifting melody began to permeate the Miami air, Nicky called out "these are some of the most talented guys I know in the scene right now" before the track sent the crowd into a blissful frenzy. This track is none other than "Hanabi," the newest release from Florian and Raiden on Protocol Recordings. "Hanabi" has an effervescent, luminous quality that gains momentum throughout its entirety, with progressively energetic drops that are guaranteed to bring a crowd to their feet. Both Florian Picasso and Raiden have cultivated dynamic, captivating sounds, and "Hanabi" blends them into a seamless masterpiece. With the summer season already in full swing, rest assured that you'll be hearing "Hanabi"'s uplifting synths more and more.
Florian Picasso and Raiden's newest collaboration comes after a steady stream of releases from both artists on Protocol Recordings, including Raiden's cathartic "Heart of Steel" and Florian's inspiring "Final Call." Florian also released on Spinnin' and Musical Freedom this year, Raiden opened the main stage at Ultra Music Festival twice this year, and both artists were key players in in Protocol's showcases at the Amsterdam Dance Event this year. With such impressive accomplishments already under their belts, these two rising stars have even more remarkable feats ahead of them. Raiden just made his premiere appearance at Fabrik, and Florian will grace the stage at Balaton Sound later this summer. The undiscovered talent of Protocol's roster of young artists is part of what has made the label so ubiquitous since it's founding, and it's undeniable that their strategy is working.