19-year-old, Australian prodigy Throttle reveals the official music video for his latest single, ‘Money Maker’ feat. LunchMoney Lewis and Aston Merrygold.
The tongue-in-cheek music video captures Throttle’s ‘dirty disco’ vibe in the most literal sense. Taking place on set during a 70’s-themed adult film shoot, we follow Velvet Jesus – the funk’d up director on his quest to make X-rated gold. Unimpressed by his stars’ deflating performance, Velvet steps out of his director’s seat and shows the actors how it’s done – all whilst miming along to Throttle’s infectious track.
From then on it becomes a glittery chaos – with help from the stagehands and female extras, the music video turns into a group affair with synchronised dance moves and some much needed censor bars. Flicking between backstage dressing rooms and the excessive set, the video is daring but cheeky. With a small cameo from Throttle himself, the 70’s adult film inspired video is sure to be a viral hit.
The track was premiered by BBC Radio 1’s Clara Amfo and has already received support from BBC Radio 1’s Danny Howard, Throttle’s ‘Money Maker’ looks set to be one of the big tracks this autumn.
‘Money Maker’ is the follow-up to Throttle’s Beatport #1 track ‘Waiting’: his recent collaboration with like-minded soul Oliver Heldens on his Heldeep label. This year saw the duo collaborate further, with Throttle playing alongside Heldens on a US-wide tour plus at a handful of European festival dates including Tomorrowland. Throttle has also reworked tracks for the likes of Sam Smith, Avicii and AlunaGeorge – the latter being included in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion show this year. With another Beatport #1 already under his belt in the form of his Earth, Wind & Fire ‘September’ rework, the only occasion the band’s allowed the use of their original music, he is leading the exciting new generation of house music talent that looks set to dominate over the next few years.
Throttle is being pegged as Spinnin’ Records’ next prodigy, following in the footsteps of Afrojack, Martin Garrix and Oliver Heldens. The young Australian is rising to the top armed with advanced studio finesse, his beloved guitar and a clear idea of where dance music needs to go.
