‘Goon’ lives up to its name and the reputation that dope has been steadily building. Hints of classic trap are balanced against a modern bass sound for the perfect concoction. The filtered intro allows the elements to creep in gradually, building suspense while injecting a spine-tingling allure. Pitched-down rap vocals shift the scene as dope delivers the uncut filth listeners keep coming back for. Booming low-end, grainy textures, snappy drums, and a fierce bounce anchor the track. What makes it truly stand out is the progression and evolution. ‘Goon’ shapeshifts several times over without ever taking its foot off the gas or sacrificing the knock. Built for basement sets and festivals alike, ‘Goon’ is another reminder of why dope are one of the illest duos in the scene.

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dope’s rendition of ‘Sandman’ is riddled with their signature rap-inspired bass-heavy mastery. While the original possesses a laidback hazy feel, this rework takes the track to deeper and dirtier realms. Rocky’s swagger skates over the track providing a cornerstone while dope concoct an absolutely murderous backing. The basslines are cavernous, the drums pound, and the flow is immaculate yet gritty. The pitched-up and down vocals offer a mind-melting hook as the tracks pays homage to A$AP Yams. dope’s ‘Sandman Flip’ acts as heavy reminder of the duo’s talent while building excitement for what’s to come.

dope will be playing Future Forest this weekend, and will be supporting TSURUDA in Halifax in September. Don’t sleep.

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The project opens with Golden Child & Kazantzakis coming together for ‘Elevated.’ The swing, vocals, and synths pull you in while precise percussion and booming bass set the tone for what’s to come. It’s an addictive tune that you’ll have stuck on repeat. PRYZMS takes the energy to the next level with the heart-racing ‘Back2Tha’. The track practically defines what high-octane trap music sounds like in 2022. ‘Quartz’ slow things down with a spell-binding slapper that’s the pinnacle of less is more. OG trap fans are going to lose it for KUREI‘s latest.

Halifax duo dope come through with the aptly titled ‘Hypnotic’ which fuses entrancing vocals with brutish bass and a mean hip-hop swagger. Next up DROPWIZZ takes listeners to the battlefield with the fierce ‘Gulag,’ a bass-heavy heater inspired by your favourite first-person shooter. Take a break from battle and uncover Lenny and SL!DE‘S ‘Oasis,’ an exotic tribal trap smash. Looking for some bounce? You know BAGG and GALAZY have you covered with ‘Repeat.’ Building off this dynamic but with its own distinct flavour comes ‘Big Pizzo’ from Gurf. The track explores his recent future beat sound with a twist of the Partica “Trap2” swagger.

Providing the perfect shift into the more melodic back half of the compilation Haan808‘s ‘Main Phase’ brings the feels with laidback energy that still bumps. Norway’s Borny blesses us with a heavenly future beat banger that’s fittingly titled ‘Skywalker.’ The shimmering synths and uplifting bounce will have you moonwalking in the clouds. The project’s biggest surprise comes from none other than L*o*J. The duo has become renowned for their experimental and heavy approach to bass music. ‘Sunken’ is their softest and most stunning work to date. A beautiful bop that feels like summer love.

As the project nears its close we drift into more cinematic territory. sebjin‘s ‘Rights’ leverages his signature sound providing an immersive futuristic soundscape that’s yours to explore. Hontis & Zodiaque deliver a finale that is nothing short of epic. The slow-burning ‘Extinguish’ opens like a movie score, rich with emotion that deepens with each passing bar. With over two minutes of carefully crafted tension building, the release in the drop is monumental. The track packs a near-spiritual experience while maintaining a sense of ferocity.

Champions Of The Underground – Vol. 1 proves the underground is and always will be the most exciting space in music and art. The future is here. Stream Champions Of The Underground – Vol. 1 and be sure to grab the free download.

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‘Mild Drugs’ showcases the pair at their absolute best. The introduction is ominous and slow-burning, building tension as layers of filth are slowly added in. When the rap vocal hits the track explodes into a bouncy yet brutal bass banger that’s immensely gritty yet still so clean. The film noir sample that gives the track its namesake provides a dizzying break before being woven through the back half. Chest-rattling bass, eerie undertones, and an unbridled rawness are what make ‘Mild Drugs’ so potent. Take a hit.

The creation of this track started out very loosely, but really came together when we started sampling for vocal chops. One of our main goals with music is to give a natural high to listeners and this track is basically an allusion to this goal. We highlight this with the vocal chop ‘drugs to your eardrum,ʼ which heavily encapsulates the metaphor our artistry as ‘dopeʼ represents.
– dope

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Hypnotic melodies, sizzurp-soaked vocals, and booming bass lay the foundation for ‘Rude Boi.’ The gritty vibe and chest-pumping energy will have you amped up. As we approach the midway point things envelope into pure madness. The drop hits like a heavyweight uppercut, knocking you off your feet and into another dimension. It’s a wall-to-wall filling section that’s dripping with filth. The ragga vocal that gives the track its namesake is sprinkled throughout to give it a further grimy vibe. The outro brings the bounce and pitched vocals from the intro back for the perfect finale.

Stream ‘Rude Boi below and look out for dope bringing more heat in 2022.

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‘SKiiMASK’ pairs distorted off-kilter vocals from clipping.’s ‘Taking Off’ with filthy space bass. This track feels like smoking a gas bong in your backyard as the apocalypse hits. ‘Wamp’ is a true standout that takes the familiar vocals from the Clipse x Slim Thug classic ‘Wamp Wamp.’ Slim Thug’s hook is filtered as the intro warms listeners up. As Pusha T flexes with the bars, dope craft a masterful backing that’s hypnotic, pounding and thick. Taking it to the next level, they strip things back in the break to allow the hook breathe once more before smashing the finale with a filthy drop.

Effortlessly fusing rap & bass music, dope prove once again why they’re up next with SKiiMASK | WAMP. Stream it below and grab it on Bandcamp.

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How did you two first connect? What made you want to create music together?

We first connected through mutual friends and a mutual interest in DJing. We found each other to have very similar tastes in music, so we began sending tracks back and forth pretty much everyday for the next couple of years. Because of our similar taste in music, we ended up playing A LOT of back to back sets while still pursuing our solo projects. Once we both decided to dive into production, the collaborative project really began to take shape and we soon after decided to put all of our energy toward dope.

What do you admire most about one and other? Are there any things about the other person that get on your nerves at times?

C: I admire Tyler’s critical mind. I can always rely on him to supply a perspective I haven’t fully considered and I really appreciate the balance that brings to the project. Nothing he does really gets on my nerves, we were friends before we began the project and I consider him to be one of my closest friends now. I do, however, wish he’d send me more of the WIPs he has hidden on his hard drive.

T: Chads just got that swag. Like, half can’t explain it, half wish you had it, but definitely can’t deny it. He’s also a super easy-going guy, a real gem of a human. He may even be too easy-going at times, if that’s even possible.

Did you both grow up in Halifax, NS? What was that like? What do you enjoy most about the East Coast?

C: I grew up in Halifax for the most part and it was great. It’s a small city, but it never felt too small. Sports were at the center of my focuses growing up, but I always had a large interest in music, so coming back to it has felt natural. The East Coast is great in a lot of ways, but I enjoy the friendliness of the people, especially the great humans involved in the electronic scene, the most. The vibe of the East coast feels very welcoming and the people that live here are the main reason why.

T: I grew up in a small town called Yarmouth, about 300 km from Halifax. I spent a lot of time outside, in the forest, and by the ocean as a kid, which I am grateful for. Once I graduated high school I moved to Halifax, in search of something different than the typical small town lifestyle. The thing I enjoy most about the East Coast is also the people. People here are just so chill compared to a lot of other places I’ve been. Also, living next to the ocean is the best.

The scene in Halifax really seems to be a hidden gem in the sense that headliners are often pleasantly surprised by the enthusiasm and reception from the locals.

I’ve spent some time out there and although it’s a beautiful city, it doesn’t seem to be well known for bass music. Is there any type of bass music scene out there?

There is a budding bass music scene here in Halifax. Mostly thanks to Home Bass, which has been a staple for us since the beginning. It’s a monthly bass music night spearheaded by our homie, Kyle McCracken. Home Bass has hosted a slew of international headliners and provided a platform for local artists to showcase their sounds.

The scene in Halifax really seems to be a hidden gem in the sense that headliners are often pleasantly surprised by the enthusiasm and reception from the locals.

Have you considered moving for music? Where would you go?

Yes. We both love it here, but if we want to take our project to the next level, moving may be a good idea. We’re far away from many potential gig opportunities and moving would help with logistics/exposure. We’ve been feeling a heavy pull from the West Coast, so someplace closer to there would be dope.

If you had to write a recipe for a dope song, what would it include? 

2 lb. – Bass
½ oz. – Wubs
8 g. – ‘What is thaaaat sound???’
4 dashes  – Spicy Vocals
2 sprinkles – Saturation
1 pinch – Smoke

…we’ve been eliminating music with negative, demeaning and derogatory tones. On top of that, the beats straight up slap and are very club driven.

You seem to have a special kind of love for UK rap and grime. Can you speak to your connection to the music? Why do you enjoy it so much?

We’ve been leaning toward music that has meaningful/positive messages and we’ve found that to be a lot more common in the UK hip hop scene. We want to play music that represents our own values, so we’ve been eliminating music with negative, demeaning and derogatory tones. On top of that, the beats straight up slap and are very club driven. We love to include hip hop, so Grime & UK Rap works really well with our sets.

Tell us about the mix. If it were a film what would the tagline be? What was your goal when putting it together? 

Our goal was to highlight some of our own upcoming music and recent releases as well as some fresh beats from artists we dig. The tagline for the mix if it were a film would be ‘Thoughts on dope’ or some other double-entendre.

What should fans expect from you this year? 

Lots of new music. We’ve got a new single dropping soon and a new EP in the works. We just want to pump out more music than we ever have and 2020 feels like a great year to do that.

Tracklist

Intro
dope – ID
Capo Lee – Way Too Long
Cesco – Spiral
Mono/Poly – Teach You All A Lesson
Tsuruda – Hammer [Edit]
Aztek – Sequoia ft. Sandra Morales
Mono/Poly – Stacking Ones
dope – ID
Thook – Interior
Pidjeon – La Mente
Slowthai – Dope Dealer (dope Bootleg)
Irah, Abstrakt Sonance – Busy with the Gang (dope Bootleg)
Saule – Zeroes
Mennis – Nokia
Mr. Carmack – Hmm [Baile Edit]
Lijah – Alhassan
Ocean Wizdom – Chicken Wing
dope – Noer the Boy Cypher Vol. 6
Stormzy – Wiley Flow
Leftlow – Cluedub (Skeptical Remix)
J-Kenzo – Desired State
Gisaza x AJ Tracey – Champion Seer [Edit]
mrshl – Fuccboi
dope – ID
Abelation – Barricade Me
clipping. – Blood of the Flang
dope – ID
Mr. Carmack – Remember to Remember
dope – ID
dope – ID
Ivy Lab – Hotline [dope’s Jadakiss Edit]
dope – ID
MiLANO – Anti Seed
dope – ID
dope – ID
dope x SKEW – ID
dope – Soundboi Dead [LoFreq Records]
Noer the Boy – Sands of Time
Houman & Smaokland – Blunted
Tsuruda – Little Mac
Lordel – Chipset

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Opening with muted “Pass Me The Blunt” samples and hazy atmospheric energy, the track takes you into a smoke-filled basement rave. Things ramp up with each passing second before dropping into a mind-bending bass-riddled drop that’s sure to have you tripping. They smooth things out with a gritty hip-hop swagger to break it down and take listeners back to reality momentarily. The high kicks in harder than ever for the final drop, which hits like a laced backwoods. ‘PMTB’ is an absolute beast, proving both why dope deserve a spot on SATURATE and why they’re one of the most promising new duos in bass music. Canada stays killing it. Stream below.

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