As August comes to a close, it means summer is nearly over. Not to worry, you know we’re always bringing the heat with Focus Five. This month’s edition is wide-ranging as per usual. We’ve got Himmel and Ike blending trap, future bass and future beat sounds for a stunning journey, Kotek bringing a myriad of bass, Petticoat packing a Wave…
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Herobust has cemented his status as one of the greats in the bass scene. But it wasn’t a quick or easy path. Hayden spent years making music, refining his skills and constantly experimenting. A mad scientist in the lab carefully creating monster tracks that fuse together elements of rap and bass music. His 2016 EP I’m Aloud was the triumphant sum…
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Young Sinatra is back! After teasing “the old Logic” on ‘Warm It Up’ and ‘The Return’ Logic once again brings out his Young Sinatra alter ego on his brand new freestyle ‘YSIV’. The track sees him picking up where the Young Sinatra series left off, going in over a classic (‘Bring The Pain’). The two minute flow is a lyrical barrage…
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LA-based producer KUREI has been making a name for himself within the SoundCloud bass and trap communities. His “weird ass trap shit” is exactly the sound we’ve come to love in 2018; heavy bass, snapping drums and mind-bending sound design. With releases on below the surface, SUS Collective, and Good Nature Collective, we’re not the only ones taking note. ‘Perspective’…
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UZ has been bringing the underground to the forefront since his inception: whether it’s helping to pioneer trap, pushing new sounds via Quality Goods Records, or collaborating with some of the best new producers. For his latest release and tour, UZ connects with SoundCloud legend Montell2099. ‘UNDERGRND’ stays true to its namesake possessing a gritty subterranean sound. The opening creates…
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Brasstracks have had another massive year; from their For Those Who Know Tour, to producing one of the best rap albums in Subject To Change, to their massive Drake flip, they’ve been continuing their artistic ascent. Taking things to new heights comes their new EP For Those Who Know Pt. II. The project picks up where For Those Who Know Pt. I left…
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Hailing from LA, Dawg has spent years honing his craft as producer working behind the scenes in the hip-hop world. Recently he’s opted to take a shot at the spotlight with a slew of stellar bootlegs that saw him flipping the likes of Drake, Post Malone, Rihanna and more. His Junkyard Bass style incorporates elements of rap, trap and of…
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Pigeon Hole exploded onto our radar earlier this year with the monster west coast bass banger ‘Dodge Ball’. After following it up with their recent single ‘Wolves,’ we were completely convinced that Pigeon Hole are the future. The BC based duo are gearing up to further cement the fact with a massive new EP entitled Noise Parade on Minnesota’s label…
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A few months back capshun landed a spot in our Focus Five segment due to the fact that his sound left us enthralled with every listen. capshun doesn’t simply create beats, but crafts new worlds with each soundscape. Every song is a new destination ripe for exploring. With elements of the natural world forming a foundation, capshun mixes shimmering synths…
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5 years ago, Bro Safari & UFO! teamed up to bring us Animal. The 10 track album pushed the boundaries of the trap and bass genres and helped set the tone for the future. Today, they pick up right where they left off with ‘N.U.M.B’. The release feels like a resurrection of Animal’s title track, embodying much of the track’s…
