In October 2017 Honey Dijon was commissioned to take part in the Smirnoff ‘We’re Open’ campaign, aiming to promote inclusive night time culture and celebrate nightlife's ability to transcend gender boundaries and prejudice. As well as appearing in the ‘We’re Open’ TV commercial, Honey was asked to record her take on the initiative’s ethos for creating positive change, making dance music culture a more open-minded and socially inclusive space. What resulted was a rework of ‘Queen of Disco’ Sylvester’s ‘Stars’ featuring vocals by singer-songwriter Sam Sparro, who she collaborated with previously on her album ‘The Best of Both Worlds’. Now being released via Classic Music Company with breathtaking artwork from assume vivid astro focus who also supplied cover artwork for the album, the entire proceeds from the release will be donated to LGBT Foundation.

Created with parts recorded especially for the We’re Open advert, ‘Stars’ (Disco Version), produced with the help of Classic head Luke Solomon and studio partner Lance Desardi, pops Sylvester’s spangled party-starter directly into 2018. Previously made available as a free download to coincide with the launch of the campaign, the Cosmic Energy Dub, underlining Honey’s acidic but sweet production, is preceded by a mix by one of her favourite producers of the moment and fellow Chicagoan, Cratebug, his Nova ReMix referencing the classic disco elements of the original with hints of acidity. Paying lip service to the legacy of a truly gender-redefining figure whose music is nothing but inclusive and empowering, Honey Dijon and Classic prove the power of music to inspire positive change in the dance music communities with this ‘Stars’ release.


Honey Dijon featuring Sam Sparro ‘Stars’

1. Stars (Disco Version)
2. Stars (Cratebug Nova ReMix)
3. Stars (Cosmic Energy Dub)

Written by Patrick Cowley
Produced by Lance Desardi, Luke Solomon & Honey Dijon
Additional Production by Luke Solomon
Arrangements by Lance Desardi & Luke Solomon
Vocals by Sam Sparro
Track 1-2 Synth Programming by Lance Desardi
Track 1-2 Additional Synth Programming by Honey Dijon
Track 1-2 Bass & Keys by Darren Morris
Track 1-2 Drums by Luke Solomon
Track 3 Drums by Lance Desardi
Track 3 Bass & Keys by Luke Solomon
Track 3 Synth Programming by Honey Dijon
Engineered by Lance Desardi
Track 2 Remix & Additional Production by Cratebug
Published by Blue Image Music/BMG Music Publishing Ltd
P&C 2018 Classic Music Company