Track by Norfolk music producer a global viral sensation - even Jennifer Lopez is a fan!

Exclusive first UK interview with Harrison, whose song for popular TV show Heated Rivalry tops Spotify's weekly playlist - the most talked-about songs worldwide

Harrison is full of excitement and feeling slightly overwhelmed when we chat, which is understandable.  

The music producer's version of the 2002 hit 'All The Things She Said' by tATu - has been the most viral song in America for over a fortnight and has topped Spotify's global weekly playlist.

It's thanks to the explosive popularity of the new Canadian TV Show, Heated Rivalry, which features the track.  

It aired in Canada and the States at the end of last year, based on the novel by Rachel Reid about a gay romance between ice hockey rivals.

“It’s just absolutely crazy to think that this is even possible,” Harrison tells me, “It was the 15th of December when it was played, that’s when it aired, my phone had 10 thousand messages, everyone wondering how this came about - so yeah unbelievable."

Harrison DJing 

Even stars like Jennifer Lopez are fans, using the song recently to showcase her outfit for the Golden Globes.

“The show (Heated Rivalry) contacted me about October time, and I just didn’t see this coming, how could anybody know it was going to be the most viral song in America, and Jennifer Lopez was going to post you, and all these things that have happened are possible?!”

Harrison, from Norwich, has been a music producer for 13 years, having worked alongside DJ David Guetta, but says he's never experienced anything like this before.

“It’s very intense, it’s hard to understand what’s happening. I'm unbelievably overwhelmed, my phone’s ringing, everything’s going on, it’s a lot.

“Record deals, record labels, people that are in the industry, interviewers - I’ve got a full day of it. 

“Obviously the most special thing is that it seems to be having some kind of moment with people, and they seem to be really loving it.”

He adds he's thankful to his family that are keeping him grounded, especially cuddles from his 9 month old daughter.  And gives a special mention to his grandad, Keith.

“Without him I never would have been doing this in the first place, he’s the one that was my driving force in the beginning of my life, it’s just phenomenal to get to this kind of level.

“It’s a huge opportunity and I’m so lucky to be in this situation."

And, quite rightly, he's got big plans, "I’m going to take this live, we’re going to do loads of shows all over the world. I love making music, mostly the aspect of DJing it live, because numbers on a screen is something but real life energy is another. 

"I think it’s what all artists strive for is to make some kind of connection, I think the best time to see that connection is seeing people’s faces react to what you’ve made.”

It's fair to say the artist is running through a lot of people's heads right now, many probably wondering when his next song's out.

"I'm going to wait for this one to peak - and then right at the top I’m going to hit it just then, but it is ready." 

I end by wishing him the best of luck, before he has to rush off he adds, “I think if this month has taught me one thing about life, it’s that you just don’t know what is possible, it’s unbelievable.”