Electronic music powerhouse, Jonas Blue, unveils his first release of the year – Madan. A reimagination of the cult-classic from the “Golden Voice of Africa,” Salif Keïta, the track officially arrived on 13^th March, 2026 as a vibrant coalescence of past and present.

After discovering the original record at just 12 years old, Salif Keita’s Madan quickly became the soundtrack to Jonas Blue’s seminal years. Fast forward to today, he is breathing new life into the very track that inspired his own career. Using never-before-heard sounds from Keïta’s original session stems, Jonas seamlessly weaves his signature sound into the robust cultural fabric of the track.

Jonas Blue states, “When I was 12 years old, I discovered Madan by Salif Keïta remixed by Martin Solveig in a London record shop – and it’s stayed with me ever since. It became part of the soundtrack to my life, influencing my sets and productions ever since. When I was invited to create a new version, it meant so much to me that it initially felt untouchable. But once I received the original session stems, everything changed. There were beautiful, unheard parts from Salif and his band that never made it into the remix the world knows. It felt like uncovering a hidden treasure.”

As he infuses the traditional African instrumentation and vocals with an undeniably groovy electronic bassline and new original chords that capture Keita’s original jazzy warmth, the track takes a shape that feels both entirely new and deeply familiar at the same time. Textured, alive and timeless, Jonas Blues Madan is a treasure hunt of sound that introduces a new generation of fan to a sound that’s long inspired true feeling.

Jonas Blue add, “My goal was to honour the spirit of the original while bringing it into my world, sonically – blending those African instruments and vocals with the sound I’m known for today. I’ll never forget the first time I played it out. It was at Pacha Ibiza during the Defected Records closing party – my final show of the summer – I remember mixing it in and just feeling this incredible moment on the dancefloor. It sounded and felt fresh, emotional and completely different to everything else in my set. Madan is timeless, and I’m proud to introduce its magic to a whole new generation, just like it did for me all of those years ago.”

Madan arrives as a clear example of not only Jonas Blue’s ability to craft infectious earworms designed for dance, but also to skillfully merge cultures in authentic ways for a uniquely global sound. Following a massively successful 2025, the track sets the tone and leads the way for the year ahead as he embarks on a new sonic era.

Entering as the #1 most streamed English dance artist, Jonas Blue is fiercely debuting a new creative chapter, anchored by his 2025 song of the summer, Edge of Desire, and driven forward by this latest release. Built on instinct for melody, groove and emotional connection, Jonas consistently bridges the gap between commercial success and undeniable dancefloor credibility.

Beyond the studio, he remains a relentless touring force, a mainstay on some of the world’s largest stages, including Ultra Music Festival, EDC, Creamfields, & more. The year ahead will see Jonas continue to captivate global attention, with a 14-date US tour, a new Las Vegas residency, and a wealth of new hits in the pipeline. Lazer-focused on evolution without compromise, Jonas is prioritizing feeling over formula, community over hype and a sound that defies boundaries and unites audiences across the globe.