Saturate Records, a bass music label based in Hamburg, Germany that started in 2010, has come together with Stylust’s (formerly Stylust Beats) Sleeveless Records to bring the world Saturated Warriors, a sweltering new compilation album featuring heavy-hitters from all around.
Both labels pride themselves on only putting out the freshest music, always catering to the counter-culture crowds and only accelerating with the times. Over the years, Saturate and Sleeveless have had releases from some of the current biggest names in the bass-music scene, including Herobust, G Jones, Zeke Beats, Conrank, Shlump, and more. Finding their niche in giving young talent a platform, these labels have become a home for young producers that aren’t afraid to experiment.
Saturated Warriors is a 14 track groove fest that makes it hard to stay still. Featuring tracks from Esseks, Stylust, Pigeon Hole, Crimes!, Toadface, and more, this is an audible buffet for any fan of experimental beats. The biggest standout of the compilation is easily the production value, as each song has been expertly manicured to perfection, with thick low-end and rich body throughout. Not a single note falls flat.
In terms of originality, my favorite is ‘Whales vs. Crickets’ by Jimmy Pé. Just as the title hints, the first drop is a massive trap banger with drawn out notes, a fitting “whale,” and the 2nd drop is extremely minimalist, giving the listeners ears a feeling of much more open space, a perfect “cricket.” A duo to keep your eye on is Donkong, who add ‘Chinese Cycling’ to the fray. The 2nd drop really took me by surprise and had a wonderful amount of flow. Pigeon Hole contribute ‘We Run U’, which has delightfully catchy vocals that go perfectly with the vibe of the beat, continuing their hot streak of releases. Oh and don’t miss ‘On Lock’ from THRPY and DJ Ride which we had the honour of premiering last week.
Even though each artist has their own individual style, they accentuate one another so well that a consistent vibe is curated throughout, a feat not easy to accomplish with such a far-reaching genre. To say that this first compilation album is a success would be an understatement, and this fan is surely waiting for another to come.
Be sure to check out the compilation below!
