Less than a month ago, Yvng Jalapeño impressed us once again with the nonconforming ‘Yeah Nah‘, where the skilled producer flexed unbridled energy and his out-of-the-box take on trap. As one of the most promising artists in the scene, there’s no telling what kind of madness to expect from the versatile Australian. A recent Twitter poll teased a trap and a bass house track, but to keep fans satisfied in the meantime, Yvng Jalapeño is back with an official remix for QUIX’s ‘Ride Or Die’ from the Kiwi’s 2018 Illusions EP.
Yvng Jalapeño recently stated that two years ago, he had entered a remix competition for QUIX, and that his persistence and dedication has now earned him an official remix for the legendary producer. When asked about this progression, the Aussie states, “I’ve always had a mindset that if you stick with something & put in the hours it’s impossible to fail. I’m really happy with where I am at the moment but I’m only just getting started.”
The original ‘Ride Or Die’ is a plushy, luscious ballad perfect for midsummer listening. Yvng Jalapeño’s remix is the opposite, meant to be heard in the darkness of the night, when the obscurities and shadows take over. “I really like flipping pretty sounding tracks on their head and turning them to the dark side,” he explains. Doing exactly that, Yvng Jalapeño stays true to the original with Reigan’s calming vocals, but fast-paced percussion and orchestral effects hint at the gloom that follows. A crescendo of sirens and added percussion lead the track into trap insanity, where cackling synths, mechanical stabs and wonky bass shine at the forefront. Repeating this theme twice but in two unique sections, Yvng Jalapeño continues to establish himself as one of the greats with his flip of ‘Ride Or Die’.
Yvng Jalapeño’s remix comes off the full Illusions remix pack, also featuring the likes of Carbin, Luca Lush and more. Check out the Aussie’s wild take on ‘Ride or Die’ below and don’t miss the rest of the remixes here, out now on Dim Mak.
