"Levels" is a progressive house song by Swedish DJ Avicii that was released on 28 October 2011 through Universal Music Group on iTunes. "Levels" topped the Swedish Singles Chart. Outside Sweden, "Levels" topped the charts in Norway and peaked within the top ten of the charts in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Netherlands, the Republic of Ireland, Switzerland and the United Kingdom and received a platinum certification eight times in Sweden, three times in the United Kingdom, and once in the United States.
Levels (Avicii song)
Avicii worked on "Levels" in early 2010.
Etta James singing on stage. The song incorporates the intro of her song "Something's Got a Hold on Me".
Tim Bergling, known professionally as Avicii, was a Swedish DJ and music producer. At age 16, he began posting his remixes on electronic music forums, which led to his first record deal. He rose to prominence in 2011 with his single "Levels". His debut studio album, True (2013), blended electronic music with elements of multiple genres and received generally positive reviews. It peaked in the top 10 in more than 15 countries and topped international charts; the lead single, "Wake Me Up", topped most music markets in Europe and reached number four in the United States.
Avicii in 2014
Avicii at the Inox Festival in September 2011
Avicii during an interview in May 2012
Avicii performing at Ushuaïa Nightclub in August 2014