From earning the support of SKisM’s illustrious Bass label Never Say Die Records, to landing huge collaborations with some of the highest regarded names in the game, Las Vegas’s very own GLADEZ has been pushing the boundaries of bass music with each and every release, breathing new strains of life into the genre. His mind-altering basslines and earth shattering sound design transport listeners into a different dimension with each track.
Traveling into the depths of the rainforest, ‘Favela’ opens up with eerily intriguing atmospheres, bringing us into the heart of the jungle. Ritualistic chants hit us around the 40 second mark, preparing us for the culture shocking drop we didn’t know we needed. Huge sub basses layered with unearthly sound design, tribalistic drums, and refreshing rhythms bring us to a place most have never dared to go. Nearly one and a half minutes in, GLADEZ carries us back down from heaven to remind us that we aren’t even close to done yet. Building us up yet again with those bone-chilling chants, GLADEZ drops us back into the fire with a few refreshing twists and turns as far as sound design and rhythm go. Be prepared to give ‘Favela’ your full attention, and do yourself a favor and listen below.
Words by Eli D
