Shlømo has unveiled the latest glimpse into his forthcoming HEARTCORE album with the release of ‘NOT THE SAME’, a high-impact collaboration alongside Mexican producer Junkie Kid.
Out now via Taapion Records, the track marks the duo’s second studio link-up, building on a shared affinity for melodic tension and uncompromising power. Straddling the line between hard techno ferocity and hardstyle punch, ‘NOT THE SAME’ is driven by relentless percussion, compressed synth pressure and a soaring vocal line designed for peak-time dance floors while retaining an emotive core.
The collaboration was shaped across borders, with sessions taking place between Paris and Mexico – a process that fed directly into the track’s nocturnal intensity. Speaking on the release, Shlømo explains:
“Working again with Junkie Kid felt natural for me. He’s a true hardstyle prodigy, with a sharp and uncompromising sound. This track was built between Paris and Mexico, often late at night because of the time difference – that nocturnal tension really shaped the energy of the record.”
Junkie Kid adds:
“This second collaboration between Shlomo and I, it’s just the result of the love we both have for ‘melodic breaks’ and ‘hard drops’. We decided to join forces again to bring something fresh to our fans”.
Brutal yet vulnerable, ‘NOT THE SAME’ captures Shlømo’s ongoing evolution at full force, setting the tone for what’s to come on HEARTCORE.
NOT THE SAME by Shlømo & Junkie Kid
Taapion Records
Released February 13, 2026
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