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ELTUS and Askella Turn Defiance Into a Dancefloor Anthem on “CAN’T OWN ME”

The latest release from Paris-based producer ELTUS pairs driving electronic production with the commanding vocal presence of Askella to deliver a track rooted in independence, self-worth, and personal freedom. Blending Bass House, Progressive House, and modern EDM influences, the single balances festival energy with an emotional core that remains firmly in focus from beginning to end.

The inspiration came during one of ELTUS’s travels through the East, where a chance encounter stayed with him long after the journey ended. What left the strongest impression was not control itself, but resistance, the quiet determination of a woman unwilling to let her identity be defined by someone else’s expectations or authority.

Rather than building the song around a drop or a hook and searching for meaning later, ELTUS approached the production from the opposite direction. The emotional idea came first, with every synth, rhythm, and arrangement choice designed to support the message at the centre of the record.

Askella’s vocal performance carries that spirit throughout the track, moving effortlessly between vulnerability and strength while remaining clear above the relentless pulse of the production. The contrast between heavy low-end energy and emotional immediacy gives the release a sense of tension that feels equally suited to crowded clubs and solitary late-night listening.

For ELTUS, the single also represents the direction he wants his music to continue exploring: electronic records that move people physically while connecting with them emotionally.

Based in Paris, ELTUS has developed a sound built around melody, atmosphere, and impact, creating music that combines club-ready production with genuine human stories. His work draws heavily from travel, observation, and lived experiences, transforming moments, emotions, and encounters into records that aim to create connection as much as momentum.

Listen Here: open.spotify.com/track/72sdeetwRE1

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