The words infamous is the first to come to mind when it comes to Fabian Mazur’s elite-level production, which has set the foundation for the trap genre over the course of the past 5 years. Residing in Copenhagan, Denmark the talented DJ totes a handful of superb releases on Elysian Records, including a masterpiece collaboration ‘Right Now’ with Australian-based LUUDE, which has long surpassed 3 million plays on SoundCloud.
‘Level Up’, the latest single from the Danish producer, exhibits a tasteful upbeat blend of harmonious synths with Fabian’s coveted meticulous trap mastering. A playful, high-pitched synth leads the intro, as a subtle riser breaks into a procession of fast-paced snares and sturdy horns.
As the vocals loop and pitch out, a simultaneous riser draws crisply into the pre-drop vocals, catapulting the track into a sizable drop of terse slicing patterns and dramatic synths. A heavy filter drowns out the vocals in the respite, returning with haste as the track returns for round two, dropping into a gripping combination of resonating bass frequencies, industrial welding noises, and vigorous synthesizers.
Operating in a genre that can often times seem monotonous in terms of overall style, Fabian Mazur continues to evolve and advance his style, effortlessly integrating his EDM roots with his more modern trap sound resulting in a track that is both painfully nostalgic and refreshingly current.
