Atlanta based producer Mayhem has been at the forefront of bass and electronic trap music for quite some time. With the release of 2083 he proves once again that he’s ahead of the game. As the title track opens things up, it gives listeners the perfect tease of what’s to come; beautiful melodic sections, hints of future bass and the raw intensity that fans have come to expect. From there it moves into the UZ assisted ‘Amazon,’ a jungle-inspired heater that’s exactly what you’d expect from the two trap titans. ‘Unheaven’ kicks the energy up even more, before Mayhem strips things down on ‘MNML.’ The hypnotizing simplicity and snapping drums make it an instant standout. Keeping you on your toes, ‘Artificial’ switches things up, providing a future bass meets R&B aesthetic with a touch of trap. The upbeat feel makes the tidal wave of bass and filth that is ‘Dad Hat’ (featuring Oski) that much more potent. For bass heads looking for their fix, ‘Dad Hat’ is pure, uncut, straight to the vein dope.
2083 keeps rolling with quality. ‘Back Up’ combines breakbeat and club elements with a potent boom. Shifting gears once more comes ‘A Moment For Andrew,’ a sombre interlude that sets the stage for the final act. ‘Funk Will Never Die’ manages to drift between future feels and dubstep-esq wobbles for a sound like no other. Finally, ‘Reaktor’ closes things off, taking notes from the intro while pushing the listener even further. 2083 is a sonic journey through a multitude of sounds, genres and emotions. It’s expertly produced and perfectly packaged. Often times I wonder why electronic artists decide to release full length projects in today’s climate… this isn’t one of those times. Stream 2083 below and grab it on iTunes.
