Chicago boys Dennis Castelan and Chris Clingingsmith have been consistently turning up the temperature with ferocious release after release under their Elevatd production alias. With an emphasis on making beats that are downright deadly in all facets, this dynamic duo have been snapping necks and taking names with no regard for human life in their path. Up to this point, they’ve continuously pumped out immensely successful singles like ‘Decimation‘ on Buygore and its VIP, along with a wildly popular remix of Fisher’s ‘Losing It’, and a guest mix for us here on FUXWITHIT. Now, they’ve raised the bar even higher, gracing the world with their debut EP Wavez, a paradise for fans of disgusting hybrid trap music.
‘Sludge’, a collaboration with the swiftly rising Wylin, begins your descent into the grim depths of this monstrous body of work. Opening with a stylistically dark and intimidating air, the piece quickly devolves into a torrential downpour of deep dubstep undulations that disrupt the very fiber of your existence. Ludacris asked “how low can you go?” and this track limbo’d at a ninety degree angle. The latter drop has a much heftier infusion of chaotic energy, demolishing even the most passionate fans of dirty bass music.
Once you’re firmly strapped-in, the title track of the EP rears its devilish form. ‘Wavez’ makes just that, as it’s so hefty superman would be hard-pressed to pick up this bad boy. You’re greeted by the vocals “fuck around and drown off this” right before you’re backhanded by unquestionably adulterous noises. A one-way ticket to spiked adrenal glands and dilated pupils, you’ll be literally high off these beats, a blend of euphoria and bone-crushing viciousness that is oh-so-satisfying. The initial drop sounds like an immense death ray, incinerating everything in sight, while the 2nd drop sounds like an attack chopper primed to strike. The last is like a Frankenstein’s monster combination of the first two, death by dubstep surely imminent. Between it’s diversity and sheer brutality, this is my personal favorite track on Wavez.
Vercu adds his in his own flavor to ‘OG Boi,’ leaving this track dripping in character and intensity. The opening drop will have you rubbing dirt off your shoulders before it switches up to a gross tumult of massive bass howls. The vocals sprinkled in with the guttural filth creates this hardcore trap extravaganza, not for the faint of heart. The latter drop is delightfully punchy and full-bodied, flexing sound systems to their furthest capabilities. Their use of space keeps your ears guessing, never quite sure when the next expertly-timed switch will occur. This is a true testament to the skills of both artists.
The next track is sure to cause an immediate ‘Meltdown,’ as your consciousness reverts back to primal times, full fight-or-flight mode engaged. Sydney, Australia’s Benji lends a hand on this track, his beat patterns easily distinguishable amongst the fold. This is the final collaboration on Wavez, with each one having a unique flavor and style of its own. This piece hits like a sucker punch to the stomach, completely knocking the wind out of you and taking you to your knees. “Now you’re going to die” is looped over each drop, a constant reminder that ‘Meltdown’ will literally end you if you’re not careful.
‘Exitium’ is the final chapter in Wavez, and it’s the biggest departure from the rest of the pieces in terms of base style. Where hybrid trap is at a focus in the other tracks, this is much more dubstep oriented even from the get-go. The first drop almost toes the line with riddim, and the 2nd adds a ridiculous melody that really turns things up to 11. Afterwards you’ll surely be left wondering what’s coming next, and you’ll be rewarded with a ludicrous trap switch bringing out the heartiest of bass faces.
Wavez from start to finish is a major success, but especially so as a debut EP. ELEVATD have shown once again that they can put out some of the heaviest hybrid trap in the game, and have absolutely earned a place on peoples’ radars for the entire rest of the year. For now, check out all the Wavez these boys have been making below!
