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With just a few days left of summer, we felt it was only right to cap off the warm-weather season with an appropriately hot guest mix and interview with chriz javey. The mix is 45 minutes of his signature style blending RnB and classic dance influences with fresh house and UKG grooves. In our interview, we discuss his journey as an artist, the benefits of producing across genres, advice for artists, explore what he’s bumping on repeat, and much more.

Tell us about the mix. Where are we headed when we press play?

A High Energy Soulful House Mix. Something you can sweat, sing, cry, and dance to, all at the same time.

How’s life treating you?

I can’t complain. I moved to DC about 2-3 years ago, and I’ve been having a ball out here. I’m close to my family and friends in Ohio, I’m close to NY if I need to go up there, and I’m in the middle of everything on the East Coast. It’s great.

What inspired you to start making music? How has the journey evolved?

If it wasn’t for Heavy Metal, I don’t think I would be here. I remember when Korn collaborated with Skrillex, and I was trying so hard to emulate what was being done in that song on guitar. I then realized most of Skrillex’s part was done on a computer, and the rest was history lol.

Never give up and always be yourself.

You’ve been releasing music for over a decade now. What’s the most important lesson you’ve learned in this time?

Never give up and always be yourself.

You’ve released music across a wide array of genres, from house and UKG to trap, DnB, Amapiano, drill, and beyond. What draws you to creating a song in a specific genre?

I ask myself what is missing in the type of genre, where it’s house, amapiano etc. and I’ll create a vibe around that and see how it does while I’m DJing for crowds.

You can learn one genre outside of the norm, and then apply elements of that genre to another. It’s fun experimenting.

Has producing across genres impacted how you create? If so, how?

It does, it keeps me from getting bored of making music. I don’t think I could sit and strictly make the same thing over and over. But that’s how you discover new things. You can learn one genre outside of the norm, and then apply elements of that genre to another. It’s fun experimenting.

What advice would you give new producers who are trying to level up?

YouTube University and a good Reddit community are your best friends. Also, making good content is what’s gonna separate you from everyone else.

What are you most excited about for the rest of the year?

I’m excited to spend time with family and friends for the holiday season. Also hoping I can take a vacation before the new year starts.

I’ve been teasing so much unreleased music, seeing what works and what doesn’t work. I can definitely promise new music but I’m hoping to be more consistent in the upcoming years of 2027.

What’s on the horizon in terms of new music?

I’ve been teasing so much unreleased music, seeing what works and what doesn’t work. I can definitely promise new music but I’m hoping to be more consistent in the upcoming year of 2027.

What have you been listening to on repeat lately?

A lot of MPH, Kettama, and TwoFaced. I think the only type of dubstep I’m listening to at the moment is beastboi. I’m really digging Leon Thomas, Odeal and Babyfxce E at the moment as well.

What do you enjoy most outside of music?

I’ve recently been loving going to the gym and running around DC, keeping my mile pace time under 10 minutes, at least!

Any final words for fans?

I hope to meet you guys at festivals real soon!

Chriz Javey FUXWITHIT Guest Mix Tracklist

Chriz Javey – Go Deep
Kehlani – Folded (Rich Tanner x Chriz Javey Edit)
Hardrive – Deep Inside (Shift K3y Dub)
Chriz Javey – ID
Missy Elliott – Lose Control (Eyezic Edit)
Chriz Javey x 1981 Tokyo – Crazy On My Mind (ft. Shaolinn)
Robin S – Show Me Love (APRD & Sem Zuen Remix)
Chriz Javey – ID
Chriz Javey x Mad Keys – ID
TWOFACED x Nikita W. – I Need U
Chriz Javey – ID
Mariah the Scientist – Burning Blue (Chriz Javey Edit)
Chriz Javey – Tell Me
Chriz Javey – Grand Prix
Chriz Javey – So Fine
Kirk Franklin – I Found You (Chriz Javey Edit)
Chriz Javey – ID

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Armaggethur

The Spotify and SoundCloud algorithms have blessed me with tons of incredible, unknown talents over the years. But now, for the first time in almost ten years of doing this, this month’s pick actually comes from Instagram. Armaggethur landed on my radar when his collaborator gallego‘s Instagram post randomly popped up on my feed the other day. The swagger of ‘machinery’ immediately had me in a trance as I looped through the reel countless times. It’s a track that embodies the music we love at FUXWITHIT, from its rhythmic bounce to its snappy percussion.  As I checked the comments, it seems many established artists had the same reaction, as producers such as Nitepunk, Eazybaked, and samsin had all left comments. It turns out we featured gallego back in 2024, but I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to highlight Armaggethur, an artist whose signature trends more towards dubstep but who is undeniably versatile. ‘LUNATIC,’ for example, obviously carries a heavier undertone, but its minimalist execution is truly enthralling – and that’s what Armaggethur represents. I guess what they say is true about social media. Promote your shit, you never know who might land on it.
-SC

Jon Cass

No algorithm can beat the power of word-of-mouth — especially when it lands face to face, right in the middle of the dancefloor. So after SVDKO screamed “I have a name for you” into my ear while Sam Gellaitry was delivering an absolute masterclass of a set in the background, I did the only thing there was to do: pulled out my phone and muttered “hey google, search Jon Cass” (unlike me, the search engine instantly clocked that we weren’t talking about Jon Casey). The moment I saw that the top result was a Reddit post titled “Who is this Jon Cass guy I keep seeing all over my socials” I knew I was in for a wild ride. Hilarious thread aside, the Jon Cass iceberg runs deep, even though he only stepped into the bass scene in 2024. The social-media persona hides a multi-genre producer with a past also as a touring artist for rock bands (Enter Shikari among them) who decided to consecrate the last couple of years to the 140 religion. A serial collaborator with a kink for brooding basslines since his very first release, he’s just dropped an EP in joint venture with the aforementioned SVDKO and Mary Droppinz, eponymously titled 140 MAFIA. The three-track project makes for a solid entry point into Jon’s catalogue, which should be followed by his debut EP on Monstercat, STUTTER / STEP OUT, and his Jon Cass vs Froidy or UKF b5b set to get a taste of his swing behind the booth. From there, it’s up to you to work your way in the Cass-verse.
-AA

KAZU

It’s not often that we feature a producer in Focus Five who has already been featured on our site, but KAZU is a bit of a unique one. The producer first made his debut on our site in 2021 with the Trap Party release ‘FAYA’ alongside Pirana. The track is a heater, but since then he completely fell off our radar. That is, until we recently came upon ‘SIP‘. His most recent single is a masterclass in bouncy trap, combining booming drums, addictive leads, bubbly FX, and some seriously undeniable grooves. It’s a reminder that trap can be as fun as it is hard. The release builds on the momentum of his recent releases ‘JACK’ and ‘CHOPPY,’ both of which are certified bangers. If you’re a fan of bouncy trap, KAZU might be your new favourite find.
-C

S.Murk

What happens when you combine early Drum and Bass/Jungle vibes, with modern glitch, effect rigs and basses? Well, if you’re not fully sure, S.Murk has got you covered. The two styles are seamlessly woven together to create music that has a nostalgic feel, as if it should only be dropped on Vinyl – yet the Bristol-based duo also keeps an effortlessly clean mix on all his productions.

S.Murk has already gained respect from the likes of Billain, Frequent and many other top names from the DnB scene, whilst still remaining fairly unknown. This feels like a crime, given the talent on display in his latest drop The Yellow One! The contrast between tracks ’03 S.P.A.T.E’ and ‘01 Palaver’ shows how diverse S.Murk’s range of ability really is, whilst still creating the same ‘bob’ across the tracks. Track 3 is a dark, underground cut you’d expect to hear in the basement of a record store somewhere across Shoreditch, London. Whereas Track 1 has a catchy vocal sample that chops and changes to carry the bounce across the track. Both, however, contain that old-school style of regurgitating delays, fast breaks and cheeky melodic basslines that you’d be used to if you grew up on Jungle in the early 90’s. It’s an unbelievable project, it really is.
-PV

tinyforest

Hailing from Louisville, Kentucky, tinyforest is slowly building a monumental name for himself. This artist’s flow and unrelenting sound design will make any dance floor shake. His way of complementing the electronic genre with such bliss and character is truly wonderful and refreshing. His newest release on Below The Surface, ‘takeastep’ is a groovy monster that includes some nasty bass leads, addictive drum patterns, and vocal samples to tie it all together in a dynamic, lush bow. Then you have tracks on his SoundCloud such as ‘soulja boy raises his hand in class’ which will completely have you in a trance. Making you purely addicted to his works. Pushing the electronic trap genre in a beautiful direction. Plus, besides his heavy sound design and drums, the atmospheres swirling throughout his tracks are breathtaking within themselves. Capturing the beauty of his sound and really setting the stage for what he wants to portray! We’re stoked to hear what he has planned for his listeners next!
-JD

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The mix is 45 minutes of heaters from episcool and her exceptionally talented producer homies. The interview touches on her writing process, favourite sound at the moment, what’s on the horizon, and much more. Dive in below.

Tell us about the mix. Where are we headed when we press play?

This mix is full of flips, rap edits, new music from me & my friends, and releases from my label, SUS Collective.

How’s life? What’s new with you?

Life is going pretty great right now! I just got back from St. Louis for Steppa Sound Fest which was a lot of fun. I’m playing at the Avalon in LA this Friday with AHEE. I’m also playing a really cool show in Portland for Halloween weekend that I can’t announce yet. Then I’m going to be releasing my next mixtape this fall with a bunch of new flips and edits I’ve been working on, so I’m really excited to get all of this new music out and play it out at these shows.

The pockets and bounce wave has always been my favorite sound, and it feels like it’s coming back crazier than ever right now. It’s really exciting and inspiring to be a part of.

Are there any specific sounds or styles that have you excited at the moment?

The pockets and bounce wave have always been my favorite sound, and it feels like it’s coming back crazier than ever right now. It’s really exciting and inspiring to be a part of. Everyone always talks about that nostalgic 2014–2016 SoundCloud era, so it’s cool to see people still pushing that sound forward.

What does your writing process usually look like?

I usually start a song with a lead or melody and build out the intro first, then move into the drums and then add the bass. Sometimes I’ll start with the drums, but I usually save the drop for last. Depending on the mood of the track, I’ll also look for an acapella or vocal sample that I can chop up and work into the song.

You’ve been producing for quite some time; have there been any specific “aha” moments along the way that really changed the way that you produce or think about music?

I’m always learning new things that help improve my mixes, which I think is really important. One thing that made a huge difference for me was starting to mix all of my tracks to 0 and EQ each track individually. Once I started figuring out how to get a really clean mixdown, it improved not only my mixes but my overall workflow.

Go outside, take a walk in nature, listen to different types of music or something that inspires you, and just give yourself a change of scenery.

Do you have any tips or tricks for when you get stuck on a track?

Go outside, take a walk in nature, listen to different types of music or something that inspires you, and just give yourself a change of scenery. I get so many ideas while I’m driving and listening to music. Even listening to my own tracks somewhere different, like in headphones instead of on my studio monitors, can completely change how I hear them.

What’s the trick to making music that’s clean and bouncy without it feeling too sparse?

I always say the best trick is to keep it simple and minimal at first. You can always add more later if you need to. When you’re going for that clean, bouncy sound, you want to use the empty space to your advantage.

What’s coming out right now feels so refreshing, and it keeps me inspired even after all these years. It really feels like we’re only scratching the surface of where the sound we’re pushing can go.

Running an independent collective/record label can be very challenging. What keeps you going after all these years with SUS COLLECTIVE?

One thing that keeps me going is that the music just keeps getting better and better. What’s coming out right now feels so refreshing, and it keeps me inspired even after all these years. There are 15-year-old kids in Brazil making insane shit that I couldn’t even imagine making at that age. It really feels like we’re only scratching the surface of where the sound we’re pushing can go.

What do you look for when signing releases for SUS COLLECTIVE?

Normally, I’m looking for something I would actually play out in a live set, or just something unique that inspires me. Honestly, there aren’t really any rules. As long as it slaps, it’s usually a go for me lol.

What are you most proud of in your career?

I think I’m most proud of the community I’ve built through my music and SUS Collective, and being able to create a platform that supports other artists and gives music I believe in a place to live. Seeing people connect with the music we put out and watching artists we’ve supported grow and get the recognition they deserve has been really rewarding. SUS also just celebrated its 10-year anniversary and hit 10K followers, which makes it even more special to look back at how far we’ve come over the past decade.

What’s the last piece of art that really impacted you? What made it special?

Pocket Science Vol. 1 is a new compilation series that is being released through SUS Collective x Aunt Molly Records. It’s a curated compilation featuring some of the best producers from around the world who are still pushing the pocket, bounce, and swing-era sound. We’ve been working hard over the past few months to get this music out and spread the sound within our community, and the reception so far has been amazing.

What are you looking forward to for the rest of the year?

I’m currently planning the SUS 10-year anniversary party in NYC this October, so I’m really excited for that. We might also be announcing a new SUS tape around the same time. I’ll also be releasing my third sample pack, Cool Kit Vol. 3, along with a new mixtape later this year. Lots of cool stuff coming very soon :-)

Any final words?

Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me and SUS Collective over the past decade!! I appreciate all of you more than you know. This is only the beginning!

episcool FUXWITHIT Guest Mix Tracklist

episcool – pineapple
2tall – toolie
pop tha trunk – trunk baby
noer the boy – stress test
yojas – rated r
episcool x herzeloyde – beez
julo – spines
gallego – ID
zotti – w0w!!
pryzms x sportmode – phantom
ri wahey – sad face (gallium x buzz junior flip)
1sec – desire flip
stooki sound – let go
1sec – (sticky flip)
velvet – pressure
golden child – ID
episcool – cream
episcool x gehena – smoking thinking (feat. rollie dezel)
latto – brokey (super future remix)
m?stic & know good – lowkey [ep edit]
erbes – dance with me
julo & censored the a – blunt flex
tsuruda – more quarantine edits
julo – senter
copycatt & zane schaffer – ham fist
l*o*j – no friends in the industry flip
episcool x luhv x golden child – ID
kaito. x madonijah – wicked!
k garden – gstp
lowshade – give em all
episcool – ID
episcool x pando! – ID
episcool x aedfx – donjulio
ID – ID
episcool x .net run – check this
episcool x mo vibez – 50:50
episcool x coolwip – ID

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