‘Tell Man What’ is a fun and intense ride. It’s a roller coaster of hyped up energy and heaviness. They waste no time in bringing in the heat right away. The arrangement within the song is particularly interesting. It includes a four on the floor vibe in the beginning. Making the listener start moving instantly. With the buildup increasing, you know they’re about to unleash a monster. Right after, the drop kicks in and blows you away. It consists of two destructive leads cutting through boundaries. The bass underneath the arrangement is dirty and satisfying to the listener’s ears. After, the breakdown comes back in with a wonderful house beat accompanying Yizzy’s vocals. Making the listener continue to feel engaged and one with their song. The second half holds the same characteristics as the first but with a different arrangement and rhythm. It’s an impactful switch to keep the track fresh and energetic.

Overall, ‘Tell Man What’ is a solid tune in many ways. You can tell these two bass wizards put the time and effort to create a memorable piece for years to come. We’re excited to hear what they bring next. Make sure to go support them by streaming their new single on Spotify, SoundCloud and more.

Stream ‘Tell Man What’ below.

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Your last release ‘Sound Burial’ with KJ Sawka is absolutely lethal, can you tell us a little about the creative process behind it? 

I wrote the track in Tahoe actually, I was staying with some really close friends, shout out Bianca and Logan… and I was struggling with writers block, I woke up one morning, the sun was shining, and it just started flowing, Everything just seemed to come together without much stress or trouble. Then I was working on some of the drum parts and I was messing with a KJ Sawka sample and we had recently run into each other in Joshua Tree. I hit him up and said, “Hey you wanna jump in on this?” and the rest is history. So happy with this one.

You’ve made a fan-favorite merch item in the form of several iterations of chopsticks, what gave you the original idea for those?

It just kind of sprung out of nowhere really, me and my missus were sitting down for dinner, she’s Chinese and we live in Shanghai off and on, although I’m mostly in the US. I randomly said, “man it would be dope to have some Conrank chopsticks,” and she replied, “well, why not, let’s make some”.. I made some really simple ones, I think 50 sets and I gave them to people who came and did pre-show noodle meet ups on the tour, and people loved them. I kept getting messages asking when I was going to make more, so I invested a bit more time and money and made some really dope ones. I only do 100/200 at a time maximum, and they always sell out. I have a few left of the latest batch so be quick and you might be able to nab a pair :)

Not a ton of people know this, but you initially started out touring Europe as a beatboxer! How was the transition switching to electronic productions from that, and what made you stick with production longer?

It was quite a slow transition, I stopped beatboxing and didn’t really start producing for another few years, so it was more of a stop and start than a transition I suppose, but yeah I get so much more from making and playing music out than I did from beatboxing, as much as I love it and appreciate beatboxers out there, it just wasn’t for me.

Living in both Shanghai and LA, you get to experience two very different locales and cultures. Can you touch a bit on each area and the influences they play on you?

I’ve always said whether you know it or not your surroundings have a huge influence on you. Usually you don’t have any idea, but the buildings you see, the weather, the people you meet they all effect your creative output without question. The sunshine in LA always helps me, and I love the general vibe in California. You can’t not love it. Shanghai has incredible food, that helps me when I’m over here, and there’s a buzz about this city, it’s happening, 24/7. But yeah the cultures are so different, a lot of the time though I’ll start a tune on the road or generally in the US, and finish it in my studio in Shanghai. I feel like I’m more in work mode in Shanghai,Ii spend so much time in my dark studio. So maybe I can put it like this, I get the inspiration to start a track in the US and the inspiration to finish it in China lol.

You recently held a livestream event called “Rankfest” that got rave reviews from all that watched. What went into making an event like that come about, and do you think we’ll see another happen again soon?

Firstly it was really fun… but it was a HUGE amount of work. Add to that Dj’ing for 5hrs, with friends pouring vodka in my cup every 5 minutes.. lol. The hardest part was making sure I didn’t mess up too badly, and doing my first ever bass house set was interesting. I really enjoyed it, it’s so weird playing to no one, but knowing a bunch of people are watching, weird feeling. … I had a massive amount of help from my TM Pete who kinda organized everything stateside. I definitely want to do one again, but it won’t be until i finally get to my new country of residence (France).. if I can get there, as my flights keep getting cancelled.

With such a diverse background and a sound that knows no borders, you’ve gotten to perform at an abundance of different clubs and festivals around the world. Can you touch on a few of your favorite venues, and some of your most memorable stories?

There’s been some amazing places, there’s a spot called Vervo near the Himalayas that I love, in Kunming, China, the crowd there is absolutely amazing. I’ve played 4hr dub sets there with Illaman on the mic and the energy never faltered. I love that place so much. One of my other favorite memories in the US was playing at Ogden Theatre in Denver. The place sold out and I walked on and the crowd roared and i honestly broke down inside. I find those kind of situations just overpowering, I have to fight so hard to not burst into tears right there and then. The vibe was so beautiful, and the crowds were so incredible. I love Denver so much. To be honest I just love playing in the US, every state every city has a vibe and an energy, everyone shows me so much love. Can’t thank the promoters, fans, friends and everyone elevating the scene around the US, Canada, and the world.

Outside of music, what have you been doing to stay occupied during quarantine?

I’ve been learning French, and making pizza, actually I’m doing a “Ranky’s Pizza” popup in Shanghai next month at a friends restaurant called Bull & Claw. Super hyped on that, gonna be bumping dope hip-hop on the system and making pizza’s all night, can’t wait.

What’s next for Conrank? Any upcoming music or livestreams on the horizon?

So much music on the way… so so much, been working really hard on the new stuff, cannot wait for everyone to hear, as for livestreams, keep an eye out for announcements! :)

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Getting down to the nitty gritty of what the OG dubstep sound truly felt like, ‘Look Away’ brings a remembrance of simpler, yet filthy times in the music world. Utilizing intoxicating female vocals to draw the listener in and enrapture them completely before making their brains shower them with pleasure chemicals is the ultimate lull into a false sense of security. Just as wonderfully grimy as this piece is, it’s an absolute delight on the ears, sporting production so clean you don’t even need to put it in quarantine. The beats are fast paced, yet spaced out to give it this sense of time slowing down, steering away from chiropractor-scarring headbanging and shifting more towards vibing with a vengeance. The sounds used are wholly unique, and remind one of a bad ass video-game boss shredding on a guitar after defeating the hero. This piece is surely one not to be trifled away, but you would be making a grave mistake looking away from it. Catch a vibe and check out ‘Look Away’ for yourself below!

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Released on Circus Records, these two influential producers do not play around when it comes to delivering a track infused with dark basslines and face melting sounds. As Conrank and Mersiv invite their listeners to join them in the countdown of slow tempo chimes and subtle drum claps, no one is nearly prepared for what is to come. With nasty frequencies and echoing sound samples phasing in and out of the track, both producers masterfully incorporate their signature sound to provide that bass fix we all need in our lives. Instead of saying “NO” to this song, blast it on repeat.

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