Levi says on the up to date model, “I wished to present ‘Ego’ a bounce and a brand new vitality with this remix. It’s hotter than it’s ever been on the earth and ESTA helped me carry the tune into a brand new world. This one is for everybody that desires to stand up and transfer round with their ego.”

ESTA provides, “The ‘Ego’ remix happened simply by urgent play on the acapella very first thing within the morning and jamming on it. The drum sample got here first and led the best way for the remainder of the components. Actually had a blast making this and I hope you may hear it within the music.”

The unique model of “Ego” is lifted from Levi’s DISC TWO (SCRATCHED UP), an expanded model of his 2022 EP. The flirtatious tube was launched on April 14 because the lead single from the previous venture.

“‘Ego’ is about confidence,” Levi defined to Rated R&B concerning the tune’s inspiration. “It’s about realizing your energy and never chasing something, that are issues that I’m about as an individual. I’m a Libra, and I’m actually huge on realizing who you’re.”

He added, “‘Ego’ is that horny vibe [and] letting your vitality converse for itself. It’s actually essential to me when folks take heed to my music to really feel good, seen and understood.”

Moreover, DISC TWO (SCRATCHED UP) included three different bonus tracks, together with a sped-up model of “All Over Once more.”

“That was intentional,” Levi informed Rated R&B in a June interview about what prompted him to reissue DISC TWO. “I’m so appreciative and pleased to anybody who likes something from DISC TWO as a result of I put a lot of myself into that EP. I did as a lot content material and dwell performances for it as I may. These new songs have been a continuation of that. I wasn’t going to let it breathe with out giving one thing new. I used to be already going to launch new music, however I figured it was a chance to increase that world I used to be already in with folks.”

Since then, Levi has teamed with the Recording Academy to document “Lions, Tigers, & Bears,” a tune initially carried out by Jazmine Sullivan for her adored debut album, Fearless. His take was first launched as a efficiency on YouTube earlier than getting despatched to streaming platforms.

As for ESTA, he not too long ago co-produced Jordan Hawkins and Duckwrth’s new tune “Can’t Faux What I Really feel.” His frequent collaborator Mack Keane was a part of the behind-the-scenes for the latter monitor.

The 2 additionally reunited for “Tremendous” in January. That monitor adopted their 2022 joint EP, Intersections. The latter produced featured appearances by Destin Conrad and Joyce Wrice.

Stream Josh Levi’s “EGO (Remix)” under.