“I Like” shows Paris Brightledge, Piero Pirupa, The Egyptian Lover, Shield (IT) in fine form on Rebirth: 2 tracks of undeniable, floor-ready house. Spanning 126–128 BPM across its 2 tracks, this release gives DJs flexible tempo options for different set moments.
I Like by Paris Brightledge, Piero Pirupa, The Egyptian Lover, Shield (IT)
Artists: Paris Brightledge, Piero Pirupa, The Egyptian Lover, Shield (IT)
Genre: House
Release Date: 2026-05-29
Label: Rebirth
Catalog: REB133
Behind the House : Release Notes
Born from a demo session originally recorded in 2011, “I Like” finally came to life when Daniele “Shield” Contrini and Piero Pirupa reunited in late 2025 to complete the track, transforming an early idea into a powerful new collaboration featuring two legendary voices of house music: The Egyptian Lover and Paris Brightledge. Daniele “Shield” Contrini, founder and creative force behind Rebirth Records, joins forces with globally respected DJ and producer Piero Pirupa to deliver a record designed to fire any dancefloor. Blending Italo disco influences, classic house grooves and a powerful bassline, “I Like” carries a warm, uplifting energy while paying tribute to the golden era of club music. The track is driven by the unmistakable vocal presence of The Egyptian Lover, the pioneering American artist, producer and DJ Greg Broussard. Widely recognized as one of the architects of West Coast electro and early hip-hop, he helped shape the sound of 1980s Los Angeles electronic music through his groundbreaking use of the Roland TR-808. Adding further depth to the record is the distinctive voice of Chicago house legend Paris Brightledge, whose haunting and melodic tone became iconic through classics such as “It’s Alright” and “Paris Dub 1”. Over the years he has collaborated with some of the most important names in house music including Joe Smooth, Frankie Knuckles, Marshall Jefferson, Ron Hardy, Mike Dunn, Farley “Jackmaster” Funk and Byron Stingily, while also appearing on projects with Pet Shop Boys, Paranoid London and Groove Armada. With its blend of electro heritage, Chicago house soul and contemporary club production, “I Like”connects different generations of dance music in a single record, a collaboration that bridges eras, styles and scenes. Set for a release on May 29, the track marks another chapter in the label’s ongoing story and its commitment celebrating the roots of club culture while pushing it forward.
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Tracklist – 126–128 BPM
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Paris Brightledge, Piero Pirupa, The Egyptian Lover, Shield (IT) – I Like Original Mix
House | 126 BPM | A Minor | 5:10
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Paris Brightledge, Piero Pirupa, The Egyptian Lover, Shield (IT) – I Like Club Mix
House | 128 BPM | E Minor | 5:31
DJ Transition Map – A minor & E minor
Featured Artists – House from Rebirth
Contributor on this release via Rebirth.
Piero Pirupa is Piero Di Gianvito, a house and techno producer from Teramo, Italy. His tech house and deep house productions appear on labels including Toolroom, Spinnin Deep, and NONSTOP.
Los Angeles producer Greg J. Broussard, known as The Egyptian Lover, emerged from the mid-'80s electro and hip hop scenes with club standards like "Egypt, Egypt." His contemporary output spans house and melodic techno across labels including Unknown to the Unknown, Soul Clap Records, and Eskimo Recordings.
