Hey there, fellow groove hunters! If you're anything like me, you've been craving that infectious disco house vibe that's making a massive comeback this year. Picture this: it's a crisp October evening in 2025, the world's still spinning a bit wild, and all you need is a track that wraps you in warm, hedonistic beats and reminds you that love—romantic, universal, whatever form it takes—is the ultimate dancefloor cure. Enter "My Name Is Love" by Golden Gate featuring the legendary Inaya Day. This nu disco house banger is pure escapism, blending old-school soul with fresh, live instrumentation that hits like a shot of nostalgia mixed with tomorrow's energy. If funky house and classic disco remixes are your jam, this one's about to light up your playlist.
Diving right into the heart of this track, "My Name Is Love" is Golden Gate's second official release, and it's a testament to their mission: crafting real, sample-free disco and house music in an era dominated by loops and edits. Written and produced in Leeds, UK, by the dynamic duo Tee Cooper and Harper Lake, this one's a love letter to the genre's golden era. The lyrics draw straight from disco icons like "I Love the Nightlife" and "MacArthur Park," spinning tales of a girl navigating the city, embracing romance, and shaking off the negativity. It's romantic, it's uplifting, and yeah—it's got that positive edge perfect for dancing through tough times. Harper from the band nails it: "It's about love, romance, dancing, and all the best things in life. We're so proud of this one."
What elevates it to iconic status? Those powerhouse vocals from Inaya Day, the queen behind chart-toppers like "Nasty Girl" and her recent collab "Our Revival" with Ewan McVicar. Channeling a lush 70s warmth with raw emotion and intensity, Inaya turns the chorus into a spiritual declaration. As she shares, "This track totally resonated for me because we're taught God is love. So to me, that was an inspiration. It is an inspirational song... My name is love. You know what my name is." Her delivery? Electric—powerful enough to fill festival fields or intimate club corners. And let's talk production: this isn't some bedroom beat; it's brought to life by a global crew of live musicians. You've got L.A. bass legend Dubsworth (aka Jahtari) laying down that groovy foundation, Tom O’Brien on keys and synths for those shimmering layers, rising London sax star Parthenope (straight off Blue Note) adding sultry breaths, and Gary Haguenauer (of Art Of Tones) on guitar for extra sparkle. Backing vocals from Harper, Cheryl Holland, and Katie Brewer round it out, making every listen feel like a full-band sweat on stage.
Golden Gate isn't just studio wizards—they're a live disco house project born from a shared obsession with Masters at Work and Nuyorican Soul. That spark? Tee Cooper and Harper Lake's love for those LPs that blend deep emotion with unstoppable dancefloor drive. Throw in nods to songwriting greats like Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards from Chic, or Ashford & Simpson, and you've got music with heart-pounding lyrics and production that moves. Their debut EP, "Enter The Golden Gate," dropped on The Disco Express and racked up love from heavyweights like Francois K, Danny Krivit, Mousse T, and Sophie Lloyd, setting dancefloors ablaze from ADE to Glastonbury, Ibiza, and beyond. This follow-up? It's landing at the perfect moment, as 2025's house music scene explodes with vocal deep house and funky disco remixes dominating Spotify and Apple Music playlists. We're seeing a full-on disco revival, with nu disco songs and filter house subgenres pulling in crowds hungry for that blend of nostalgia and innovation—think positive love vibes energy that's all over summer festival lineups and chill disco sets. Golden Gate's been riding this wave hard, delivering show-stopping live sets at spots like The Jazz Cafe, Hootananny, and festivals including Glastonbury, Wilderness, ADE, and Love Trails. As they put it in their note: "We've had an amazing year playing live at festivals in the UK and some great venues." And the props keep rolling—from BBC Introducing calling it a grab-your-dancing-shoes essential, to Skream yelling "AMAZING!" and Marshall Jefferson dubbing it a "Great Track." Even Mousse T's in with "Serious shizzle," and Tedd Patterson's giving full support. This single's out now on digital and as part of The Disco Express's landmark 100th compilation, rubbing shoulders with Michelle Weeks, John Morales, and more—plus a limited double-pack vinyl that's begging to spin on your deck.
In a year where house music 2025 hits are all about feel-good escapism, "My Name Is Love" stands out as that rare gem: authentic, collaborative, and built for the body and soul. It's the kind of nu disco house track that doesn't just play—it unites, reminding us love's the force binding us all, whether on the floor or in the cosmos.
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So, what's your take on this funky house revival? Does "My Name Is Love" have you booking tickets to the next Golden Gate show, or got a favorite Inaya Day moment that slays? Drop your thoughts in the comments—I'd love to chat and maybe spin some recs your way. Keep grooving, friends!
