D-WiLL has been a producer we’ve been messing with for a minute. The Boston-based beatmaker first caught our ear with his hip-hop productions but has continued to develop and expand his sound. His most recent works have been getting more experimental and odd and we couldn’t be happier. Today we bring you his newest release, the aptly titled, ‘Pants Off’. The track opens with absurd vocals stating ‘I’ma take my pants off,” which builds into an undeniable chant. At first pass you may be wondering is this for real? But as the bass kicks in you know things are about to get serious. The vocals are chopped and looped as it builds and then drops into something that is straight up insane; combining a disorienting array of drunken-industrial sounds, cavernous bass and slapping percussion. It’s the type of crazy sound design and knock that has become synonymous with NGHTMRE and Herobust. As the track progresses it continues to evolve getting weirder and more enjoyable throughout. The laughter at the end lets you know not to take the vocals too serious but the raw production is certainly no joke.
Wondering where the vocal sample came from? An iconic Baltimore club record? A dirty south rap heater? Nope. It’s actually courtesy of D-Will’s roomate. Where most would find a chant about removing one’s pants upon arriving home annoying, D-Will saw it for what it could be; the foundation of a banger. This one proves with the right production and vision you can pretty much make anything into a smash. Stream below and grab that free download.
