The original version of "Rivers" was released on July 10, 2015 , featuring uncredited vocals by Tim Woodcock and Jack McManus.
A later version featuring Nico & Vinz was released on October 30, 2015, following the success of their global hit "Am I Wrong". thomas_jack_rivers_feat_nico_vinz
is a 2015 tropical house track by Australian DJ and producer Thomas Jack , featuring the Norwegian R&B duo Nico & Vinz . As a pioneer of the tropical house genre, Jack used this single to solidify his signature "feel-good" sound while exploring more sophisticated production. Background and Release The original version of "Rivers" was released on
The official music video , released in November 2015, does not physically feature the artists. Instead, it follows a young couple backpacking through a scenic country, capturing the cycle of enchantment, freedom, and the eventual bitterness of a relationship's end. As a pioneer of the tropical house genre,
The song is characterized by its bright, acoustic-led melody and rhythmic "tropical" beats.