There are collaborations that simply make sense on paper — and then there are collaborations that feel like they should have happened years ago. Darren Tate & Genix joining forces on “Taking Us Higher” falls firmly into the second category. Released on Anjunabeats, the track brings together two UK names with deep roots in trance, progressive energy and dancefloor craftsmanship.
Anjunabeats described the single as the pair’s first dancefloor anthem together, while social media posts around the release also highlighted the “unique record” and its genre-fusing character. And that is exactly what makes “Taking Us Higher” so compelling: it does not try to live purely in nostalgia, nor does it chase current trends too aggressively. Instead, it finds a confident middle ground — classic trance emotion, modern Anjuna polish and a groove-driven arrangement that gives it real club weight.
Darren Tate’s history speaks for itself. Under aliases such as DT8 Project, Jurgen Vries, Angelic, Orion and Citizen Caned, he has been part of the UK dance music story for more than two decades. Anjuna’s own release notes point to his twelve UK Top 40 singles across those projects, as well as his 2022 collaboration with Above & Beyond’s Jono Grant as JODA, whose self-titled album was released on Anjunabeats. Tate brings that melodic instinct here — the kind of emotional touch that can turn a club track into something memorable beyond the drop.
Genix, meanwhile, has long been one of Anjunabeats’ most versatile modern forces. From the high-energy drive of his “199X” era to more recent collaborations and UK-flavoured club experiments, he has constantly pushed his sound forward while keeping a firm connection to the Anjuna universe. Anjuna’s release text references his YOU.ME.NOW campaign, the “199X” album and recent collaborations with MC Lethal, James Dean and Leena Punks, before arriving at this new link-up with Darren Tate.
Musically, “Taking Us Higher” sits at a sweet 132 BPM — fast enough to lift the room, but restrained enough to let the groove breathe. The bassline has a rolling, forward-pushing quality, giving the track a muscular foundation without overpowering the melodic elements. Above it, crisp percussion and tight synth work build a clean, focused energy that feels unmistakably Anjunabeats.
The breakdown is where the track truly earns its title. There is a sense of elevation in the pads and melodic phrasing — not overly sentimental, but warm enough to connect with that emotional core trance fans are always searching for. When the track rises back into full motion, it does so with purpose: euphoric, driving and festival-ready, but never overloaded. It is a mature anthem from two producers who know that impact does not always mean excess.
What stands out most is the balance. Tate’s melodic DNA and Genix’s contemporary club precision complement each other beautifully. “Taking Us Higher” feels like a bridge between generations of Anjunabeats: rooted in the emotional language of trance, shaped with the punch and efficiency of today’s dancefloors.
For long-time fans, this is a satisfying full-circle moment. For newer listeners, it is a strong reminder of how powerful trance can be when melody, energy and production discipline all move in the same direction.
⭐️ Rating: 8.5 / 10
🎧 Perfect For
- Peak-time Anjunabeats sets
- Emotional trance moments with modern drive
- Festival sunsets and late-night club floors
- Fans of melodic UK trance with progressive energy
Artist: Darren Tate, Genix
Track: Taking Us Higher
Label: Anjunabeats
Release Date: May 06th, 2026
Get your copy here: https://anjunabeats.co/tuhi.oyd
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