Martial Simon’s “Shake” Transforms “The Hokey Pokey” Into a Dance-Floor Anthem

Martial Simon has a knack for turning the unexpected into club gold, and his latest release, “Shake,” is no exception. Out now via Liftoff Recordings, the track is a wild and witty reimagining of “The Hokey Pokey,” the 1953 novelty song that became a staple of childhood dance parties and elementary school gyms. Where the original was all about innocent fun and following simple instructions (“you put your right foot in…“), Simon’s version flips the script — transforming it into a high-octane dance floor weapon pulsing with electro flair and infectious energy.

With his signature production style, Simon injects “Shake” with punchy beats, bold synth stabs, and an undeniable sense of momentum. The track thrives on nostalgia, teasing familiar melodic fragments from the original while subverting expectations at every drop. “‘Shake’ is a high energy club record with a surprise from the original 1953 version of ‘The Hokey Pokey.’ Taking risks has always been my forte and this record lives on the edge,” Simon explains. That edge is exactly what gives “Shake” its charm — a mix of cheeky fun and serious dance floor intent that feels perfectly tailored for today’s genre-blurring party scenes.

Hot off his win for Breakout Remixer of the Year at the EDM Awards and riding a wave of viral success (including over 14 million Spotify streams and a remix for Thirty Seconds to Mars), Martial Simon proves once again that he’s unafraid to push boundaries. “Shake” might borrow from a childhood classic, but it lands squarely in the realm of grown-up euphoria — clever, unexpected, and made to make you move.