Collaborations’ most recent single “You Gotta Know,” featuring Anais Preller, was released on the 20th June 2025 and is no exception of their impressive and rapidly growing discography. Collaborations, founded by Ed Daniel’s and “dedicated to empowering artists through creativity and community,” through “You Gotta Know,” explore “contemporary artistry” and “blends soulful vocals with an inspiring message that urges listeners to question the world around them – and imagine how they can make it better.”
The track opens with an intriguing symphony of percussion that is both rich and playful, housing a 60s style set of harmonies in the background. The introduction is hopeful, reflecting the goals of the collective entirely, and only gets better as the song progresses. Vocalist Anais Preller dances her way onto the track with a tone that is confident, crisp and clear as she is “wondering why the world spins this way”.
This is the perfect opening line, that lyrically sets the scene for the rest of the track beautifully. It’s gentle curiosity is endearing and demonstrates immediately Collaborations’ aim to “urge listeners to question” the mundanity of everyday life, encouraging them to find beauty and new perspectives in things they may be taking for granted. The lyrics remain uplifting, and guide us into a catchy chorus that takes the stage at 53 seconds.
It is here that we are greeted, for the first time, with the lyric “If we were born to let it grow, let it happen,” which is repeated sporadically throughout the remainder of the song, in both chorus and verse; becoming the focal line of the track. Once again, lyrics of inspiration and comforting beauty grace the ears of listeners. The song continues with a pleasant repetitiveness, until it reaches the second minute, in which listeners are greeted with an incredible vocal run from Preller as she sings the lyric “Up in the air”, followed swiftly by a jazzy, blues sounding solo guitar riff that carries the song once more from chorus to verse.
SCORE/ Excellent – “You Gotta Know” stands as a testament to Collaborations’ mission to merge artistry with meaning. The collectives ability to intertwine soulful musicianship, thoughtful lyricism, and authentic emotion shines brightly here, creating a piece that is as thought-provoking as it is enjoyable. Preller’s vocal delivery brings a warmth and sincerity to every line, perfectly complimenting the tracks rhythmic vibrancy and hopeful energy. With its blend of retro influence and modern vision, “You Gotta Know” not only showcases the creative strength of Collaborations but also reinforces their growing reputation as pioneers of purposeful, community-driven music.
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