Shrouded in ambiguity, Los Angeles production genius eugene spent nearly 2 years releasing immensely sophisticated tracks everywhere from bass house to dubstep, touching on nearly every genre in-between with astounding precision. Devoid of artwork entirely, these predecessors to his more recently donned dark fusion-trap depict a period of experimentation, during which the promising young talent sampled delicacies of many varieties in an effort to discover his own path as an artist.
In his latest expedition, trojan a sense of clarity and confidence shines through, despite the sheer dexterity and range that the project encapsulates. Demonstrating his more emotional, synth-heavy persona, ‘Mutual’ presents an angelic opening to the EP, with a majestic vocal accompaniment and commanding percussion that instills a sense of assurance in the listener.
Riveting composition and a sensationally smooth vocal melody line the introduction of ‘trojan’ as the EP begins to really take shape. A high-paced riser builds the energy of the track to a peak, before unleashing an onslaught of grungy bass wobbles and grainy synth breakdowns.
As you reach the midway point, an unmistakable pivot in cadence materializes. A funky bassline and rears its face amid a tantalizing electro-inspired introduction in ‘ping’. As the energy of the track reaches a crescendo a daunting beat break revitalizes the obsessive bass-clad backbone of the song, captivating the listener in an immersive, groovy breakdown.
Building upon this same insatiable energy, a tight snare drum and eccentric rhythm lead seamlessly into the culminating piece of the project ‘Headshot’. As the track hits its groove, a cavernous bassline seeps in, absorbing the listener entirely as the spectacular EP comes to a close.
