The story behind Flo Rida's "Good Feeling" (2011) is a fascinating chain of musical influence that bridged 1960s soul with modern EDM. The Chain of Inspiration
: Instead of a direct remix, producers Dr. Luke and Cirkut recreated the vibe by sampling both the Etta James vocal and a replayed drum sample from "Levels". Because it utilized the composition of "Levels," Avicii (Tim Bergling) and Pournouri received official writing credits on "Good Feeling".
The track's iconic sound didn't start with Flo Rida; it was a "second-generation sample" sparked by the success of Avicii's "Levels". Good Feeling - Flo Rida (Levels Avicii Remix)
: Flo Rida became aware of the sample after his A&R representative at Atlantic Records played him "Levels". He was instantly intrigued by the blend of a "classic sound" with "new-age" energy and decided to build a rap anthem around it. Behind-the-Scenes Drama
: In 2011, Swedish DJ Avicii released "Levels," which featured a heavily filtered version of the Etta James vocal over a progressive house beat. The story behind Flo Rida's "Good Feeling" (2011)
While the songs sound similar, their creation involved some industry maneuvering:
: Both songs center on a powerful vocal from Etta James 's 1962 gospel-soul hit, "Something's Got a Hold on Me". Because it utilized the composition of "Levels," Avicii
: According to some reports, Flo Rida originally asked David Guetta to recreate the "Levels" instrumental for him, but Guetta declined after checking with Avicii's team to see if the collab was official. Impact and Legacy