The official visualizer—directed by Dutch visual artist Marijke Van Dijk—features kinetic typography that morphs in sync with the track’s dynamic peaks. The video employs a color palette of neon cyan and magenta, evoking a futuristic club environment. A hidden easter egg: the background wall displays the number “128” in Morse code, a nod to both the track number and the BPM.
The track was born out of a late‑summer studio session in Berlin’s famed Tresor Studios in August 2023. According to an interview with MissaX for DeepHouse Diaries:
“I was messing around with a filtered Roland TB‑303 line, trying to get that classic acid feel without sounding retro. When Jennifer laid down the vocal topline, the whole vibe shifted. It became less about the groove and more about the message—‘we’re taking back control of our own narrative.’” 128. MissaX - Jennifer White - Whatever We Want...
Jennifer White, speaking to The Mix Mag, added:
“I wrote the lyric hook in a single night after a marathon set at Fabric. I was exhausted, but the energy of the crowd was electrifying. The line ‘We’ll do it how we want’ just poured out. When MissaX layered it over his driving bass, the track turned into a manifesto for anyone who feels boxed in.” The official visualizer —directed by Dutch visual artist
The "128." prefix in the keyword indicates this is part of a numbered series, likely from MissaX’s premium or membership catalog. The directorial approach here (often helmed by MissaX founder and renowned director “Ms. X”) employs several signature techniques:
| Platform | Position | Notable Commentary | |----------|----------|--------------------| | Beatport Top 100 (House) | #7 (Sept 2023) | “MissaX has crafted a track that feels instantly timeless, while still sounding fresh.” – DJ Mag | | Spotify Global Viral 50 | #32 (Oct 2023) | “A perfect blend of emotive vocal and hypnotic groove—Jennifer White shines.” – Rolling Stone | | Resident Advisor (RA) | 4.5/5 | “The vocal hook is anthemic without feeling forced; the production is crisp, with a warm analog feel.” | | BBC Radio 1 – Essential Mix | Featured as “Track of the Week” | “A dance anthem for the new generation of clubbers seeking both sonic and lyrical freedom.” | The track was born out of a late‑summer
The track also sparked a wave of TikTok dance challenges, with the #WhateverWeWantChallenge garnering 3.2 M views within the first month of its launch.
The title phrase, "Whatever We Want...", is deliberately subversive. It challenges the viewer to consider: What do we truly want when no one is watching? And what happens when two people admit that their wants are no longer aligned with the rules they were given?
The scene touches on several psychological themes: