He successfully married standard electronic house elements with infectious Balkanic rhythms, creating a hybrid sound that was both radio-friendly and highly danceable.
The release of the did more than just provide DJs with a new track for their playlists. It acted as a catalyst for a massive trend sweeping Eastern Europe: the rehabilitation and modernization of "old-school" manele.
While the original song carried a traditional, heavy orchestration, Alex Mako recognized its timeless vocal power and sought to reinvent it for a younger, club-going demographic.