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.
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 Kungs vs Cookin' on 3 Burners This Girl Audio
Experience the official audio that brought this soulful collaboration to the global stage: Kungs vs Cookin' on 3 Burners - This Girl (Audio) YouTube• Feb 23, 2016 Why It Still Hits Today The accompanying video, filmed on the Greek island
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 Global Dominance and Cultural Impact Experience the official
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".
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In 2016, French producer Valentin Burnel—better known as —discovered the track on YouTube while it only had a few thousand views. Only 19 at the time, Kungs was struck by the soulfulness of the vocals and the energy of the brass.