After months of anticipation following its premiere during Nora En Pure’s landmark Purified 500 stream from South Africa, Dutch artist Tim van Werd makes his Purified Records debut with ‘Good As You Are’, featuring ADRI.
As the final ID from the milestone performance to receive its official release, the track completes the musical picture of a moment that has continued to resonate throughout the Purified community. Built around ADRI’s emotionally direct vocal performance, ‘Good As You Are’ pairs gentle instrumentation with progressive synth work and a gradual melodic rise, creating a record that paints a timeless sonic picture and leaves a lasting impression.
Speaking about the release, Tim van Werd shared his enthusiasm for the project:
”From the studio to the mountains of Africa where Nora En Pure was the first to play ‘Good As You Are’, such a beautiful moment. Can’t wait to see how this one comes to life on the dance floor. ”
With a career marked by releases on labels such as Armada and his own Innerleaf Records, Tim van Werd has amassed over 30 million streams. His work has garnered support from industry heavyweights including Joris Voorn, Tinlicker, and Eelke Kleijn, solidifying his reputation for a distinct melodic identity that fits perfectly within the Purified catalogue.
The artwork for the single returns to the Lillie Hills in South Africa’s Greater Kruger region, where the Purified 500 event was filmed. Captured by photographer Olivia McMurray, the image connects the music back to the landscape where it was first shared, grounding the release in a milestone shaped by nature and community.