Thoroughly earning his stripes through nearly 10 years of releases, France dubstep veteran IVORY has illustrated nothing short of expert-production and gradual evolution in style over the course of his decade-long reign within the bass community. In wake of his latest collaborative EP release with Samplifire, Termination and a devastating solo Next Level EP less than a year prior, ceaseless work ethic and a nearly infinite pool of creativity have allowed IVORY to navigate the test of time with precision.
With a knack for crafting insistent cadence within an otherwise boisterous riddim-exterior, YAKZ is quickly gaining momentum as he continues to unveil the complexity of his technique. 2018 furnished an outstanding list of accolades for the Los-Angeles-based producer, with contributions towards the latest frshblood compilation, Bassrush Massive compilation, as well as two separate opportunities to grace the ranks of Never Say Die Records Black Label imprint.
Despite this marking his debut among the ranks of Never Say Die Records, Long Island-native Codd Dubz can largely be attributed for the growth and proclivity of American-riddim as we know and cherish today. A leading constituent of the thriving Sewer Sessions collective, the precision, and rhythmic aptitude that Codd Dubz brandishes with ease have provided a continued sense of authenticity over the course of the past 5 years.
Consolidating into a bass-clad trio with the sheer sonic capacity to level monuments, ‘Dirty Dogs’ embodies the superior characteristics from each counterpart, utilizing a playful riddim-esque introduction, which transitions brilliantly into a dominant cadence of drums. An incisive sample gives rise to a frenzied build, which revs into high-gear like a demonic railcar, before launching into a full-scale incursion of pulsing bass, blaring synths, and expertly placed beat breaks.
‘Dirty Dogs’ is an idealistic amalgamation of styles and vividly depicts a collaboration of epic proportions meeting and exceeding expectation. As the rest of the year unfolds we look forward to opportunities for ambitious young producers to step into the ring with one another on the horizon.
