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These are the words from DJ Pauly D. “Pull Me Closer” will be out on October 9. The Jersey Shore star turned DJ took to social media to let fans know and start an immediate pre-save campaign for the track. As ever, this will be yet another track to be added to the ever-growing list of productions by this reality TV veteran, who has carved out an idiosyncratic reputation in EDM.
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An announcement accompanied by a fire emoji, typical of the DJ, and the hashtag #PullMeCloser in a simple text post. With years of club appearances, Vegas residencies, and releases under his belt, that is rather direct communication his audience is used to. The single is typical Pauly D high-energy dance, enjoyed by his established and new younger fans of EDM.
The feedback was mostly positive, exemplifying a willing follower base. “Keep them coming bro!!! 🔥” This comment pretty much describes the thirst for new content.
Another comment just amplified the buildup my ears had been aching to hear about for this track. “I remember going crazy 5 weeks ago when you posted the live mix trying to find this, now it’s otw out!!! Yea buddy 💯.” The fan was actually in pursuit of the song after hearing it during one of Pauly D’s live sets and was elated to hear that the official version was finally out. The comment implies the DJ has been testing the track live with audiences-a typical strategy dance producers use to gauge crowd reaction before releasing the track.
That particular comment was adored by another fan who was super ecstatic: “THE DAY AFTER MY BIRTHDAY! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME FR 🎂💜🎉.” This kind of comment finds new releases connect with personal elements that serve to forge deep bonds between artists and their devoted fans.
Some comments celebrated Pauly and his musical journey that goes long before being on television. “Can’t wait!! I love how far you’ve come and accomplished! I know you were into the Dj stuff back from day one (even prior to JS), so I’m so happy for you to have come this far. You’re awesome.” This heartfelt acknowledgment of Pauly D asserts the recognition that he was an actual musician before Jersey Shore took him to an international stage. The fanbase respects Pauly due to the consciousness that in between all the noise created by reality television, he pursued his original passion.
Comments promoting the professional impact of his releases were further made. “Send it to me. I’ll play it tomorrow at the club,” an outright professional endorsement from here of wanting to start using that band new track in his sets. This, my dear, is where Pauly’s music sits-the next club hit!
Another artist stated, “@djpaulyd my guy going on a run with these!🔥💪🏽 BIG Pressure brother!” A shout-out from within confirms the respect for the steady development and growing stature throughout the dance scene.
The announcement comes as Pauly D continues to divide his time between television appearances and the music career. Now having branded himself a bona fide DJ and not merely a reality star dabbling in music, his release has become a moment of excitement in dance music circles. His conversion from TV personality to bona fide music player is rare in the industry, a uniquely successful transition.
Ahead of October 9 is the just enough space to allow the hype to build without drowning in anticipation from previous releases. Announcing the release alongside the pre-save option is almost industry standard as it allows artists to tally preliminary interest and help bump placements on favored streaming platforms once the full release arrives.
Pauly D’s releases are kept far removed from the celebrity practice of going through genre after genre or suing for reinvention and going on another dance music trip. They’ve stayed very much within the bounds of club-ready jams that glide through his live sets and stand for the very EDM that had him go the extra mile for his DJ career in the first place. This consistency has earned him cred with both ends- from the fans and industry folks who see that he truly ‘gets’ what moves dancefloors.
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Given the buzz around “Pull Me Closer,” more seems to be the cry from his fanbase, and heavy treatment for that song awaits Pauly’s live sets. To the last track that resonates with an audience, DJ Pauly D has created a roadmap to success within which only a few reality stars have managed to walk.
