Trap sounds better with LYNY and chromonicci. Constantly challenging his own finesse, 20-year-old producer LYNY explores heavy-handed dance music by balancing elements of bass, trap, and hip-hop. Fresh off a 2021 tour alongside Boombox Cartel, LYNY teams up with D.C-based producer, DJ, and vocalist chromonicci to unveil their gravity-bending joint effort “Want.” A dance floor thrasher emblazoned with syncopated digital melodies and industrial finishes, “Want” is a shining example of controlled commotion. A head-banging delight for fans of a front row frenzy, LYNY and chromonicci excel at balancing lawlessness with the virtue of melody.
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UZ - FOCUS
Music, Original MixCommentAlmost exactly a year following his late 2020 Trinity LP release, French DJ and producer UZ is returning to the release trenches with a deluxe, remix-packed mix version of the groundbreaking album. The Trinity (Deluxe Edition) mix LP includes a stunning blend of the original Trinity LP tracklisting, two new original tracks, and eleven exclusive remixes from the likes of prestigious talent in the bass and trap sphere, including Bailo, Basstrick, Great Dane, LYNY, sebjin, HWLS, and more. Leading up to the full LP release, UZ is slated to release two never-before-heard singles: “Focus” on September 24th and “Future” on October 8th. Adding a multi-media component to each single, UZ recruited highly sought-after graphic designer Cat Owens to craft a visual NFT for each track, both of which will drop alongside their respective singles via foundation.app. “Focus” epitomizes what trap music is all about, boasting energy-drenched bass drops and unrelenting synth stabs, and further cements UZ’s innovative musical prowess, as he continues to find fresh and exciting ways to share his artistic vision with the world.
KAZANTZAKIS - OBIDA
Music, Original MixCommentRussian beat aficionado Kazantzakis is rising from the underground with an innovative drawl. His latest release and Denali Records debut “OBIDA” is a mystical trap romp laced with his signature swing. A powerful 3-minute relic tailored for the mainstage, “OBIDA” is decorated with surging trap pulses and bone-hollowing bass work. Inspired by “wonky hip-hop beats,” this Kazantzakis original is guided by volatile basslines primed to erupt. A dance floor thrasher that splits wigs with each transition and drop, “OBIDA” is worth the replay.
SADBLOOD - LOST
Music, Original MixCommentSurveying the trials and tribulations of the human experience, Sadblood is the amalgamation of alternative soul, bass-centric sound design, and poetic songwriting. Exploring themes of heartbreak, betrayal, and the cyclical journey of finding oneself, Sadblood defies genre with vulnerable sound-design and storytelling. Their freshest single, “Lost” is a nod to self-acceptance in love, despite the commonplace pressure to adapt to what someone else expects of you. “Lost” is the first installment in a series of singles that will tell a story about life, love, grief, and inner-peace. With an emotional and alternative-rock vocal delivery meshing with a markedly electronic/trap beat, this Sadblood original refuses to conform to any one genre. “Lost” is out on Warpaint Records today.
4B - GOING NOWHERE FEAT. TRIPPIE RED
Music, Original MixCommentSince debuting the record live two years ago, 4B and platinum-selling rapper Trippie Redd have finally unraveled their highly-anticipated collaboration “Going Nowhere.” Out Now via Ultra Music, the two deliver a melodic bolt of energy that will pool together fans from all areas of music. Trippie’s versatile style of rapping blended elements of cloud rap, emo rap, and trap have granted him chart-topping singles and albums, making him a perfect suitor for this collaboration. Combining Trippie's infectious toplines with 4B's signature jersey-club sound, this single showcases Bobby’s best.
XAVAGE - MONEY IN THE BANK
Music, Original MixCommentMaking his debut on Elysian Records, Xavage delivers his heavy-hitting number “Money In The Bank.” Composed in the style of contemporary trap and bass complimented by early 2000s G’d-up rap production, this Xavage original is a party-ready anthem that showcases his unique ability to blend musical elements from a wide range of electronic subgenres. A mainstage relic, this festival-primed cut is a melodic head banger that experiments with complex sound design. Its ebb and flow of thunder and steeze are unmistakable, turning heads with each transition and drop. A dirty cut swathed in an electronic thunderstorm, “Money In The Bank” solidifies Xavage as an attention-demanding figure in the electronic music atmosphere. Watch this space for more from the musical genius.
TISOKI - PROMISE (FT. LIL LOTUS)
Music, Original MixCommentA sonic showcase of ingenuity and innovative experimentation, illustrious producer Tisoki excitedly unveils his highly-anticipated Promise EP via Dim Mak. Featuring the likes of up-and-comer LiL Lotus and MineSweepa, the hard-hitting extended play is a masterful blend of trap, hip-hip, emo, and bass influences sure to resonate with listeners of all types. Tisoki’s evolution as a producer has gained him the support of DJs like NGHTMRE & SLANDER, Alison Wonderland, KAYZO, JAUZ, and Zomboy. Continuously expanding past the norms of bass music, Tisoki is rapidly developing before our very eyes. Listen to the Promise EP’s namesake track today.
JSTJR - PUT IN THAT WORK
Music, Original MixCommentAfter milestone releases with Insomniac, Monstercat, Fool’s Gold, and Mad Decent, JSTJR is more himself than ever with his latest unveiling, “Put In That Work.” The bodacious cut dropped on his imprint Group Chat Recordings and teeters between a melodic techno bass-line and thunderous trap aromas. Blending two main-stage genres, this intoxicating joint has a magnetism defined only JSTJR himself. This zealous single is a thrilling, festival-ready anthem drenched in a wicked sound-design. A stepping stone ahead of his forthcoming EP, JSTJR leaves listeners on their toes with “Put In That Work.” Join the party today.
HABSTRAKT - DE LA STREET
Music, Original MixCommentA distinguished outline of quick-witted sound design, Habstrakt just delivered his latest single, “De La Street.” Born from the spaces that exist between house and trap, this original joint has already solidified its place as a festival-ready relic. Dance-floor-equipped and wicked to boot, Habstrakt proves that his mathematic and technical attention to detail breeds a resonance similar to that of a lightning strike. Listen today.
