Some collaborations just feel destined to happen – and this is one of them. Three decades after its original release, “Luv U More” is back for a new generation. Scooter, Paul Elstak, and Joost have joined forces to give the anthem a 2025 overhaul, fusing old-school euphoria with modern festival vibes. The result? A track that’s set to detonate across main stages for the rest of the summer and beyond!
Simon
The return of a classic
If you’ve been around in the hardcore scene for a while, the title – or at least the melody – will spark something in your head. “Luv U More” dropped 30 years ago, and it’s one of those tracks that carries that pure 90s rave DNA – melodic, euphoric, shamelessly happy. Now, in 2025, Scooter, Paul Elstak, and Joost have torn it from its happy hardcore roots and reloaded it with raw power, setting it off for a new festival generation. Louder, dirtier, harder – exactly the way it should be.
The sound of 2025
The track kicks off with those iconic happy hardcore melodies, just before Scooter’s rave energy slams in. Paul Elstak’s pounding kicks ground it firmly in hardcore tradition, while Joost throws in his playful vocals. Fast, messy, and untouchable – built to make crowds go wild from Defqon.1 to Rotterdam.
The family spirit
The hardcore family has always thrived on community and evolution. Seeing legends like Paul Elstak and Scooter team up with Joost from the next generation feels like a passing of the torch – not backwards-looking, but forward-moving. It’s a reminder of where our culture came from and proof that it’s still pushing forward.
The collaborators
The team is wild – but on a closer look, it makes total sense. Oldschool meets newschool, Germany meets the Netherlands, hardcore meets rave culture.
- Scooter – The German rave legend. For decades, H.P. Baxxter’s voice has been echoing through warehouses, arenas, and festivals worldwide, turning chants into anthems.
- Paul Elstak – The “godfather of hardcore”. Without him, the happy hardcore movement of the 90s would never have gained the same traction.
- Joost – The Dutch wildcard smashing genre walls, bringing unpredictable, fresh energy everywhere he shows up.
Out now
“Luv U More” by Scooter, Paul Elstak, and Joost is out now on all platforms:
https://umg.lnk.to/luvumore
Stream it at home, blast it in your headphones, or cue it up in the car – this track delivers every time. Hardcore never dies, and in 2025, it’s louder than ever.