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What do you get when you pair the trap king (UZ) with one of QGR‘s finest artists (Oski)? An exceptional two track EP entitled Freezer. In recent time Oski has been exploring a variety of sounds, leaning heavier to the dubstep and bass side, it’s only right that it would take the don UZ to bring him back to the…

As two artists who were instrumental to the booming of trap a few years back, QUIX and Vincent have respectively inspired a plethora of up-and-coming producers to participate in the resurgence of the genre. The announcement of a new project called TIGER DROOL between the two legends on July 9th sent the scene into a miniature frenzy, as many have…

Back in May for our 28th installment of Focus Five we highlighted an artist who is under the underground. An emerging producer out of Manchester UK known as FAIRSMOOTH. He has an exceptional ability to pair elegant harmonies with a substantial trap performance. Being the Champions Of The Underground, it is only proper to assume we are keeping track of…

A leader in the hybrid trap movement, Gladez has consistently found the means to push the genre to new creative avenues while remaining true to his style. Boasting a menacing signature highlighted by piercing frequencies that are sure to rattle you to your core, there’s no denying that the Las Vegas-based producer knows how to make a hit that will…

Good Times Ahead is a duo who have gained an unprecendented level of respect around the globe due to their ability to produce several genres they put their heart and soul into. Born and raised in Miami, Julio Mejia and Matt Toth have successfully built a community of trap, hip-hop, moombahton, and even house lovers who have come together to…

The imminent “revival” of trap demands an appropriate throwback from none other than the legend Dabow. Released on Mad Decent in a time where the label was the center of attention for all things trap, twerk and unclassifiable fun, this short yet mighty tune is an absolute banger in every DJ set it sneaks its way into. Beautifully exemplifying the…

Curitiba, Brazil-based artist Marcio Zygmunt, better known as Marcioz, possesses musical talents far beyond his years. Evident through his previous works that combine orchestral grandeur, soul-stirring melodies, deep-rooted meaning and no shortage of punch, the talented producer has remained an underrated force in the electronic music scene ever since his debut on Record Record over five years ago. In recent times,…

Hidden Face has returned with a dark and twisted double feature EP, Anxiety. ‘Heartbreak’ is the amuse-bouche of this delectably dark progressive house project. The pallet of sounds that are slathered together on this track seem to come from all walks of life; deep house, electro, minimal bass, and some drum & bass. This track doesn’t really explode open, but…

A true pillar and pulsing force behind the underground formerly known as Above and Below the Surface have had a bit of a makeover. They have dropped “the Surface” from their original name to better align with their mission and are now simply Above and Below. This brand is always on the prowl for how they can improve as well…

‘Heartless’ is Nick Neutronz’s latest release showcasing the edge of creative sound: rippling bass, slapping snares, and crunchy bass lines. Nick has collaborated with Eminem, Styles P, Kendrick Lamar (unreleased), placed on Billboard internationally and domestically, and charted on Beatport’s Hip Hop & Dub / Chillout charts. ‘Heartless’ is a solo release that highlights how Nick has refined his sound,…