Agrio Tracks label boss, DJ and producer Tjade continues his relentless run of form with his latest singles and the fifteenth release on the label ‘Holding on’ & ‘You Make Me Say’, a collaboration with rising dutch talent in the form of one Kara Okay. Out May 21 the track sees the two artists combine their distinct styles into a vibrant, club-ready, 90’s twinged pair of tracks primed for blissful moments dancing under the hot summer sun. Across both tracks, Tjade’s refined, high-energy production style meets Kara Okay’s fresh creative perspective, resulting in collaborations that feel both nostalgic and forward-thinking in equal measure.
Pre-save Holding On & You Make Me Say here.
Already recognised as one of the most exciting names in the new wave of European dance music, Tjade continues to carve out a distinct lane through his genre-blurring approach and infectious productions. Through his own imprint, he has steadily built a reputation for championing uplifting club music with personality and emotional depth. With ‘Holding On’ and ‘You Make Me Say’, he introduces another exciting emerging talent into his world, tapping Kara Okay for a collaboration that highlights the chemistry between an established tastemaker and a fast-rising new artist.
Since his first release in 2024, Kara Okay has quickly emerged as a name to watch amongst a new generation of forward facing house music producers. His current projects have already begun generating growing attention across the underground scene. Teaming up with Tjade marks a significant moment in Kara Okay’s rapid ascent, with both ‘Holding On’ and ‘You Make Me Say’ showcasing the kind of uplifting energy and melodic songwriting that continues to resonate across contemporary club culture.
Speaking on the collaboration, Kara Okay says: “The best tracks are made in a single day, we got lucky and made two. It felt like euphoria, melancholy and groove coming together.” That sense of spontaneity and chemistry carried naturally through the studio sessions, with Tjade adding: “Making music is fun, making music with friends is even better.”
With these two new singles, both artists deliver a unique collaboration that perfectly captures the euphoric spirit currently sweeping through dance music and with Summer just around the corner, these releases are sure to hit festival dancefloors all over the world. ‘Holding On’ and ‘You Make Me Say’ will be out via Agrio Tracks May 21, 2026.
Catch Tjade live with Agrio Club at the upcoming Agrio Club event on June 20th at Lofi in Amsterdam. More info here.