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Nothing's Gonna Stop Us (Extended Mix)
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Nothing's Gonna Stop Us (Radio Mix)
Pride with Purpose: Jace M and Toy Armada
Reimagine Starship’s 1987 Smash Hit for Today’s Dancefloor
“Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us” Benefits the National LGBTQ+ Task Force
DJs Jace M and Toy Armada are proving once again that great music transcends time—and when fueled by passion and purpose, it can drive change. Their new single, “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us,” is a reimagined version of the Starship hit from 1987, “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now.” It is an uplifting and emotional anthem with a message more relevant today than ever before. “In America, so many marginalized people are under attack from the new administration, especially trans people,” Jace M explains. “This song is about love and unity. If we stand together, nothing can stop us from moving forward.”
Originally recorded as a duet by Grace Slick and Mickey Thomas, the song became a worldwide sensation in the 1980s, serving as the theme for the classic romantic-comedy Mannequin (1987). It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was even nominated for Best Original Song at the Academy Awards.
Bringing the track into today’s dance music landscape while preserving its emotional impact was no small feat. Jace M was determined to find singers who could match the raw power of the original. “Technology wasn’t as advanced in the ’80s, so Grace Slick and Mickey Thomas created magic with minimal vocal processing,” he says. Fortunately, he found Chandler Mogel and Zoe Lyons Nieves for “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us”, and their powerful voices capture the essence of the original while making it fresh for today’s audience.
Toy Armada, known for his signature uplifting style, took on the challenge of blending nostalgia with contemporary dance music. “The original has an iconic key change at the end, which is rare in dance tracks,” he explains. “We wanted to keep that magic for longtime fans while giving the younger generation something exciting and new.” The result is a high-energy anthem that seamlessly fits into club and festival settings alike.
“’Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us’ is uplifting enough for a day party but also works during peak-hour sets,” adds Jace M. “Plus, we’ve got remixes from some amazing producers, including Brady Prince, Oscar Velazquez, and Erick Ibiza, ensuring the track will be heard on all kinds of dance floors.”
Beyond its dance floor appeal, “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us” carries a deeper purpose. Jace M and Toy Armada are partnering with the National LGBTQ+ Task Force and Winter Party, granting Winter Party an unlimited use license to ensure that sales and streaming revenue go directly to the Task Force in its ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights.
The official “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us” remix package, dropping April 22, 2025 via Swishcraft Music, will feature a diverse range of styles, including Afro House, Big Room, Piano House, and Tech House remixes. With Pride and summer festival season around the corner, Jace M and Toy Armada have no plans to slow down. “We’re taking a short break to prepare for a busy summer of gigs,” says Jace M, “but we’ll definitely be in the studio working on new music.”