Kungs Vs Cookin' On 3 Burners This Girl Audio May 2026
The original arrangement relied heavily on its "Motown" feel, blending live instruments with a steady, groovy rhythm that Jake Mason of Cookin' on 3 Burners noted had a timeless quality. The Kungs Remix: A Teenager’s Vision
The remix exploded almost instantly after its February 2016 release. It reached , including France, Germany, and the UK, and was eventually named one of Billboard's "100 Best Pop Songs of 2016". Kungs vs Cookin' on 3 Burners This Girl Audio
The Story Behind "This Girl": How a Soulful Classic Became a Global Dance Anthem The original arrangement relied heavily on its "Motown"
Kungs set out to rework the track into a "tightly-packed three-minute earworm," blending the original soul elements with modern deep house production. He intentionally stripped back the "boring" sections of the 2009 version to focus on the trumpets and bass, creating a high-energy blend that felt both nostalgic and fresh. Global Dominance and Cultural Impact The Story Behind "This Girl": How a Soulful
Beyond the charts, the song became a massive cultural touchstone:
Featured prominently in global campaigns for brands like Apple (Shot on iPhone), Cricket Wireless, and Littlewoods.
The accompanying video, filmed on the Greek island of Milos, became iconic for its sun-soaked, romantic vibe featuring models Louis Rault Watanabe and Irina Martynenko.