There is a multitude of SoundCloud collectives that are all striving to highlight the underground and discover the undiscovered. One that stands out above the rest is Below The Surface, being they are not just a collective but also a family. The goal and intentions behind this label are on par with the FUXWITHIT brand, and that is to promote quality content and the music we love.
Going behind the curtains of the music industry containing hard work and dedication with an understanding of streaming service algorithms, Below The Surface has navigated into a position allowing them to escalate to the top of the experimental trap scene. Today they bring yet another producer worthy of being placed on your artists to watch radar, hot mess. Best known for his flips, Washington D.C. native arrives with his first label release titled ‘Wrong‘.
hot mess has a total of five tracks on his SoundCloud with over 2k followers and his tracks boasting well above 60k plays. All of these however are flips, meaning the delivery of ‘Wrong’ is a huge milestone for this rising producer. Not only is this his first original, it is also being released through one of the hottest underground trap labels. This track embodies a proper tone for the subculture of this genre.
The design is pristine and meritorious, as well as acting as a perfect test for your sub woofers. The traditional trap snares and 808s are overlaid with intrinsic wobbles creating a 3D effect. It contains elements that provide a background structure while pushing different sounds to the foreground of your attention. If this is any sign of a precursor to future original releases, hot mess will be sitting with the big dogs in no time. Grab that fresh free download here.
