MUSIC RELEASES
![Watch the Powerful Music Video for Imanbek’s Remix of Supafly and Kiesza’s “Fly With The Angels” [Premiere]](https://www.wazupnaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/watch-the-powerful-music-video-for-imanbeks-remix-of-supafly-and-kieszas-fly-with-the-angels-premiere-1050x600.jpg)
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Watch the Powerful Music Video for Imanbek’s Remix of Supafly and Kiesza’s “Fly With The Angels” [Premiere]
Imanbek has continued to deliver hit after hit after bursting onto the scene with his viral remix of Saint JHN‘s “Roses.” Very few artists have experienced as meteoric a rise as the Kazakh producer, who just took home his first Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording. He’s now keeping his foot on the gas pedal with his latest offering, a kinetic dance remix of Supafly and Kiesza‘s “Fly With The Angels.” The remix features a thick, chest-thumping bassline and infectious drum patterns that harken back to Imanbek’s “Roses” rework. The powerful vocal performances from both Supafly’s w0ne and famed Canadian songstress Kiezsa lend to a riveting banger, which bursts at the seams with Imanbek’s signature hybrid ...
Gilligan Moss Delivers a “Special Thing” Ahead of Debut Album
Closely following the release of their Slow Down EP, Gilligan Moss is back with a funky new track called “Special Thing,” out now on ODESZA’s Foreign Family Collective. “Special Thing” arrives textured with enchanting nature sounds, creating a beautiful tune that encompasses a warm summertime sensation. Infused with groovy guitar riffs, a filtered vocal loop, and smooth chord progressions, “Special Thing” is true to its name. Friends since the age of three, the dynamic duo comprising Gilligan Moss have been on quite a journey through the years. Although the two have been releasing music together since 2015, their forthcoming album will be their debut. Just last month, Gilligan Moss released their first EP featuring three previously released singles, “Ultraparadiso,” “F...
Deluxe Edition of Koven’s Stunning “Butterfly Effect” Lands on Monstercat
Early last year, drum & bass duo Koven released their stunning Monstercat debut album, Butterfly Effect. Almost a year later, the much-anticipated Deluxe Edition of the album has been released, and it’s full of remixes from some rather impressive artists, as promised. With an already dazzling offering in Butterfly Effect, Koven has elevated their Monstercat debut album with an all-star remix roster and even more tantalizing originals. Butterfly Effect Deluxe features a slew of some of drum & bass’ top artists on remix duties, including A.M.C, REAPER, The Prototypes, Grafix, and BCee, all putting their unique spin on album favorites like “Followers,” “Worlds Collide,” “Shut My Mouth,” and “...
Listen to Justin Bieber’s New “Justice” Album, With Production from Skrillex, Virtual Riot, More
Justin Bieber has finally unveiled Justice, his sixth studio album featuring production from Skrillex and Virtual Riot, among other high-profile electronic music producers. The two dubstep heavyweights are credited as writers on the album’s opening song “2 Much,” a stripped-down piano ballad. Check out the contemplative track below. There’s no doubt that longtime fans of both Skrillex and Virtual Riot will be dismayed at the absence of the artists’ signature production elements in the brooding “2 Much.” However, it’s important to note the musicality present in the track, the ambiance of which features beautifully nuanced sound design, like subtle vocal chops and faint strings. Considering their proclivity to crea...
![Trampa Returns With Massive Riddim Offering, “Sick Head” on Never Say Die [Premiere]](https://www.wazupnaija.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/trampa-returns-with-massive-riddim-offering-sick-head-on-never-say-die-premiere-1050x600.jpg)
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Trampa Returns With Massive Riddim Offering, “Sick Head” on Never Say Die [Premiere]
Since the pandemic began, Never Say Die: Black Label heavyweight Trampa had been relatively quiet. That was, until he came back swinging with a massive new single called “Your Luv,” which was well-received by fans and fellow artists alike. Since “Your Luv” was released last month, Trampa promised that even more new music was on the way. He has now delivered on that promise with his next NSD release, a ferocious riddim banger titled “Sick Head,” premiered exclusively on EDM.com. The new single is a take-no-prisoners approach to riddim, with a trappy, hip-hop-influenced intro highlighted by downpitched vocal samples and driving percussive elements. Tension builds at the breakdown as reverberated synths hint at what’s to come, but the listener will still be unprepared ...
Dion Timmer’s “Arcane” EP is a Masterclass in Bass Music Production
Dion Timmer has arrived with his highly anticipated Arcane EP, a 7-track stunner that arrives via Excision‘s Subsidia Records banner. Arcane is nothing short of breathtaking. Timmer effortlessly weaves through the darkest netherworlds of bass music, interpolating elements of drum & bass, dubstep, and even midtempo. Original musicality gushes through each of the record’s seven tracks like a broken dam, each one rife with an electrifying blend of meticulously crafted melodies and roaring bass patches. Arcane features joint tracks with Lucii, G-REX and Armanni Reign, Azuria Sky, Teddy Killerz, and Excision and Monika Santucci. The latter collaboration is something to marvel at. An Excision song at 102 BPM is completely out of left-field, but considering the forward-thinki...
Rossy and We Rose Drop Stunning New Single “See Through”
Rossy, a rising artist on the precipice of stardom in the electronic music space, has dropped her long-awaited collaboration alongside bass music duo We Rose. “See Through” is a stunning piece of emotive bass set against a melodic atmosphere that highlights the best of what both artists have to offer. The track opens with a brooding beat as Rossy’s angelic yet solemn vocals set the tone for what’s in store. The synths and drums build to an explosive drop that hits like a heart slowly breaking. The synths continue to flutter in the break, where the track builds and eventually culminates in an impressive bout of arpeggiated synths. The emotion is beautifully conveyed not only in the angsty lyrics but also in its hard-hitting sonic flair. Chec...
Crooked Colours Drop Hypnotic New Single “No Sleep” Along With Kaleidoscopic Visualizer
Beloved Australian trio Crooked Colours is back with their first original solo single of the year, the electrifying “No Sleep.” The single is a harmonious blend of indie, house, and pop, all of which alchemize into the indie electronica sound that we have come to know and love from the group. “No Sleep” features Crooked Colours’ signature sultry melodies, which reach new heights of seduction due to lead singer Phil Slabber‘s effortlessly cool croons. The track incorporates unique downtempo sound design, layering feathery plucks, echoing swells, and nuanced drum patterns to devastating effect. The hypnotic nature of the production comes to life in the song’s intoxicating visualizer, which you can check out below. “We’ve always trie...
Porter Robinson Drops Official “Musician” Anime Video: Watch
As the hotly anticipated release of Nurture looms just shy of a month away, Porter Robinson has premiered the official music video for its latest single, “Musician.” Released earlier in the month of March, “Musician” is signature Porter Robinson with its aching vocals and glitchy bitpop influences. The track is the final piece of the Nurture puzzle to be unveiled prior to the album’s full release, which is scheduled for April 23rd, 2021. Check out the anime video for “Musician” below. You can pre-order Nurture here and listen to the album’s preceding singles “Get Your Wish,” “Something Comforting,” “Mirror,” and “Look At the Sky” ahead of the release....
Starrah Taps Skrillex, James Blake, More for Debut Album: Listen
Renowned singer-songwriter and producer Starrah has finally unveiled her debut album, the remarkable The Longest Interlude. Starrah’s experiences as a prolific songwriter shine on the new album, which spans 13 tracks. The record looks to be a watershed moment for the prodigious producer, who recently took home a Grammy Award for her work on Megan Thee Stallion’s “Savage Remix” featuring Beyoncé. A genre-bending fusion of hip-hop and sultry pop, The Longest Interlude features production from a number of elite producers. The record’s only traditional feature comes in the form of “Twenty 4,” a drowsy, hypnotic collaboration with Skrillex. While longtime fans of the dubstep legend may be dismayed at the lack of energy in the track, which is devo...
Ghetto Ghetto Records Drops Monster 14-Track Compilation, “Miami IV”
Los Angeles-based label Ghetto Ghetto Records has unveiled its latest album, a monster compilation of must-listen house jams called Miami IV. True to form, Ghetto Ghetto once again does a brilliant job alchemizing hip-hop and house music, blending the genres into a signature cocktail all their own. The style has been embedded in the label’s sonic tenet since its inception in 2017, and they’ve since grown to become a bona fide underground tastemaker. In fact, the Miami series is Ghetto Ghetto’s oldest compilation, according to the imprint’s founder, Julian Ragland. “We use [the Miami series] as a launching platform for artists that we have our eyes on to jump-start their relationship with us and introduce them to our following,”&n...
Future Bass and Melodic Dubstep Collide in Chassi’s Soaring “Satellite” EP
Rising electronic music producer Chassi has arrived with his sophomore EP, the soaring 3-tracker Satellite. The Los Angeles-based beatsmith wastes no time with the record’s emphatic titular track, a collaboration with fellow bass producer Prezzur. “Satellite” is a melodic dubstep bomb that masterfully blends euphoric saws akin to Seven Lions with the fluttering arpeggios of Chime. It’s a surefire standout from the EP and one that should prove to be one of the young gun’s more popular releases. Chassi follows with the Sabz-assisted “I Feel Alone,” a monster future bass track that brilliantly employs classic trance leads in its blissful bridge, before tying a bow on Satellite with “Wait,” bringing it hom...
