The Spark (Afrojack song)

The Spark is a song by Dutch DJ and record producer Afrojack, featuring vocals from Matthew Koma. It was released as a single on October 11, 2013, as the second single from Afrojack's debut album, Forget the World (2014). The song blends big room house elements with a pop sensibility, aiming for a wider audience appeal compared to some of Afrojack's earlier, more strictly electronic dance music tracks.

The lyrics, written and performed by Matthew Koma, focus on themes of inspiration and igniting passion within oneself. Musically, "The Spark" is characterized by its prominent synthesizer melodies, driving beat, and Koma's emotive vocal delivery. The song's production also incorporates elements of progressive house.

"The Spark" achieved commercial success in various countries, charting in the top 10 in several European nations and receiving radio airplay worldwide. It became one of Afrojack's most recognizable and commercially successful tracks. Music critics generally praised the song's catchiness and its effective blend of electronic and pop elements, although some found it to be a departure from Afrojack's earlier sound. The song's popularity also led to numerous remixes by other DJs and producers.