Joel Corry on brink of his biggest collaboration yet as he reveals he’s in talks to record new song with HUGE pop star
JOEL CORRY is on the brink of his biggest collaboration yet, after striking up a bond with Jennifer Lopez.
He’s worked with, and remixed songs from, some of the biggest names on the planet, including Charli XCX, Raye and Sir Elton John.
But Joel caught J-Lo’s attention in December after remixing her 2005 single Get Right, before he remixed her David Guetta collaboration Save Me Tonight in March.
And after flying Bizarre’s Jack out to Ibiza to join him for a mad 24 hours on the party island, Joel says he’s working on getting a studio date with her.
“I’m still in touch with J-Lo and her team, and we’re trying to work on new music together,” Joel says.
“I could definitely see that happening.
“She loves dance music and doing a remix for Get Right for her last year was an honour.
“It was amazing to meet her and build that friendship.
“I look forward to her doing more of that.”
Of his close friend David, Joel adds: “I talk to him all the time.
“I am playing with him in a few weeks at Ushuaïa.
“He books me back every year to support him at Ushuaïa.
“He’s the best.
“He’s the King of Ibiza.”
Before he nails down his time with J-Lo, Joel has another project up his sleeve — and we did not see it coming.
He has recorded a track with Aleksandr Orlov, the animated aristocratic Russian meerkat who has been fronting ads with his “simples” catchphrase for Compare the Market since 2009.
Together they’re launching a bid for No1 with Simples featuring Scrufizzer [Joel Corry Remix].
Joel says with a laugh: “Listen, you know I’m the king of the summer bangers.
“And for Aleksandr the meerkat, it’s always been his dream to have a summer banger.
“So I’m just helping him out.
“Aleksandr for No1.”
Joel has big ambitions for his animated pal too, and is hoping ITV calls him up for a performance in the Love Island villa, three years after he played there with Becky Hill.
“I’ve done Love Island but we need to get the meerkat on Love Island,” Joel says.
“He would clean up in the villa, wouldn’t he?
“I’d love to go back and, this time, we’ll bring Aleksandr.”
During Jack’s whirlwind trip to Ibiza, he joined Joel in the DJ booth for his set at Wayne Lineker’s infamous O Beach, where he premiered Simples live.
He was accompanied by his girlfriend Coco Lodge, who found fame on series eight of Love Island, the same year he performed.
While he kept tight-lipped as to whether a proposal is on the cards, Joel has his heart set on Ibiza for the big day.
He says: “I’ve always said if I was ever gonna get married, Ibiza would be the place to do it.
“It has a special place in my heart.
“The first time I came here was when I was in my early twenties, and I’ve been back every year since.
“I’ve had residencies here for the last few years, and this is definitely my happy place.
“I think it’d be a perfect place to get married.”
While I’m sure Joel’s brother will be his best man, I wouldn’t put it past Aleksandr to wangle himself a role as ring bearer if all goes well with their track.