HYPRESSION first caught my attention when the up-and-coming producer was featured on Jauz’s debut album, The Wise And The Wicked. A quick scroll through the Russian artist’s short yet impressive arsenal revealed that ‘On Fire‘ was a combination of his signature trap sounds with a previously unexplored bass house direction. However, a brief hiatus let HYPRESSION fall under the radar for a few months, before his return was announced in the form of the three-track Cold Blood EP, out now on Bite This!. Massive shout-out to Jauz for putting this guy on the map, as HYPRESSION’s debut EP is some of the freshest bass house out in a minute.
The project’s title track sets the stage for the versatile journey that is the Cold Blood EP. In the introduction, Networth’s rap vocals shine at the forefront, as HYPRESSION flows from the lyrical portion to a bass house drop with ease. A groovy bassline, a catchy sample and captivating melodies get listeners hooked, before tastes of the original HYPRESSION sneak in on a wicked trap section. Three distinct genres coming together so cohesively is all the proof one needs to acknowledge the Russian producer’s musical prowess. ‘Kitchen House’ is a 126 BPM dancefloor heater, and among the most original house tracks of 2019. Scrap the sirens and revving engine sounds everyone is trying to imitate – HYPRESSION is here to prove originality is best. Finally, the project is capped off with ‘I Just Wanna,’ a softer yet still danceable track that beautifully rounds out the outstanding Cold Blood EP.
Don’t miss HYPRESSION’s debut project below and let us know what you think!
