Bass heavy “boy band”, Xotix, is back at it again this week, this time bringing us a ridiculously stacked collaboration list on their new “Fresh Remix” EP. Featuring artists such as smol, Jalaya, and GLASSPVCK, this entire EP is back to back madness from some of the forerunners in the freeform scene. Today, we have the honor of bringing you ASHEZ’s specially curated remix of “Fresh” which is an absolute must listen. This downtempo slapper of a track provides us with some extremely nasty wubby drops, taking this already mind blowing tune and reworking it into a heavy hitter of a deep bass creation. Get your bass faces ready folks and let’s check out why we’re calling this remix a certified bop.

“When the Xotix boys hit me up to remix one of their tracks for their EP I couldn’t have said yes fast enough. These boys have been killing it and I knew a remix EP would get a lot of hype. The stems were super fun to work with,  I really enjoyed writing this one!”

While the bass scene seems to be ever growing and changing, one thing stays the same: the rise of talented bass artists, taking the genre by storm. While there are so many artists to choose from to listen to each day, two such artists you need to keep on your radar are Verse. and Saint Miller. Both heavy hitting freeform tune makers will keep you on your toes, both individually as well as with their most recent collaboration that we are bringing to you live today, “From The Top”. This track brings the heat from start to finish with hard, heavy drops and an upbeat, energetic soundscape that will surely have you blasting this at all hours of the day and night. Come take a closer look with us as to why we are calling this collab, a certified bop! 

“This collaboration has been a long time coming. We have such a similar taste in music, that we knew we’d have to get together and make one together. Hopefully this is the first of many.”

1. What has been your favorite memory this far having been part of the EDM scene prior to successfully launching off as a reputable bass artist?

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My favorite memory in edm so far i would say has to be attending my first Electric Forest back in 2017. That was such a memorable weekend for me, to travel with my friends and experience one of the top festivals in the country for the first time. 

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2. What was the inspiration that helped push you into wanting to pursue a career in music?

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 I grew up with somewhat of a musical background. I played the drums for 5 years throughout grade school and I’m self-taught on the piano. I discovered dance music in my later years of high school & decided to pursue a degree in entertainment management during college focusing specifically on the music industry. A passion for music has always been a part of who I am, so I guess for me it was bound to happen sooner or later.

Continuing to take the bass community by storm in both the music and the festival scene, legendary label, WAKAAN, is known for pushing the boundaries of sound design and bringing forth producers as incredible as the label itself. One of these absolutely talented artists that this group has to offer is Manic Focus coming to us live with their newest EP entitled, “Future Flex”. Taking a heavier route than some of the previous tunes he’s pumped out, Manic Focus has impressed us once again with a new and exciting soundscape that courses through the entirety of these 5 tracks. Today we get the pleasure of premiering Manic Focus’s newest collaboration with heavy hitter Ahee, who is definitely no stranger to the bass scene. Their newest piece together, “Bonkers” is one we know you will be moving and grooving to due to its catchy nature and feel good vibes. Be prepared to have this one on repeat for the foreseeable future, as we can already see it will quickly become a fan favorite. Let’s take a deep dive together and find out while we are calling “Bonkers” and the “Future Flex” EP, a certified bop.

“This EP is an exploration into the heavier side of the Manic Focus vision.  In recent years, I have performed with many Wakaan artists, and their styles have inspired me to dive deeper into sound design and arrangement to create exciting synths and textures that I haven’t previously included in my compositions.  Future Flux is my journey through the heavier side of my mind, and my optimism for mankind’s ability to change and grow in a positive way through difficult times.  I think it’s important to head into the future with optimism, armed with knowledge, balance, and the ability to let go and rage through the moments that hinder our growth as individuals.  I had a blast creating these tunes, and playing them live for my fans has been an amazing experience.” – Manic Focus

Back at it again all the way from Tennessee, fan favorite Headbang Society producer Z-Dougie has brought us yet another stomper of a track, “No Competition”. This artist is known all over for this absolutely heavy hitting repertoire of flips, bootlegs and remixes and the one we have for you today definitely rises to the top. From start to finish, this tune will have you grooving your way through your day with the volume turned up to the max with its catchy tune and bumpin’ bassline. It’s time to now take a further dive as to what makes this premiere what we like to call, a certified bop.

“I love this song because it comes from a place of self-confidence, and that carries over into the lyrics naturally. This is about dedicating yourself to your craft and knowing you have your own lane that no one can fuck with.”

1. What has been one of the best experiences as an artist so far and why?

Working with Al Kapone on our song No Fux was really sick for me.He’s a Rap legend from Memphis and I grew up here listening to him, so making an original song together was wild. We might even have a new one we have to figure out what to do with 🙂

2. What’s a cool fact about yourself or the Z-Dougie project that fans may not know about?

I got into this whole culture and style of music because my first love was dancing, and Dubstep/Trap was my favorite to dance to. When I was younger I was even on a team for the Memphis Grizzlies that performed at half-time shows and different gigs. I mostly spin poi or play kendama instead of dancing these days, but I can definitely still bust a move in the club if I have to.

In the ever evolving bass scene, the influx of talent, tunes and upcoming artists seems to continuously grow, making it more and more difficult to “make it big”. Today’s artist, California native, Bassgazm seems to have no difficulty with this however,  pushing the bar higher and higher with each release, stopping at nothing to blow our minds with his music. His latest track, “State of Mind” that we get the pleasure to premiere for you today, does nothing short of just that. It finds the key balance between peaking each drop with extreme excitement and creating a chill and tranquil soundscape for listeners to enjoy. For those of us who have been following Bassgazm, the tune just adds to his repertoire of outstanding beats that continue to keep us on the edge of our seats, wanting more. Let’s take a deeper dive as to why this tune is what we like to consider, a certified bop.

What has been one of the most memorable career achievements so far as an artist and how did that impact you moving forward?

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When Excision replied back to my email saying “Dope! Is this track unsigned?” Which later turned into releasing on Subsidia and hearing Excision drop one of my tunes in all his detox sets ever since. Emailing him my unreleased tune opened the doors for many new people to hear my music over the last year and half. 

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If you could go back in time and start over given what you have learned in your career so far, what changes and approach would you have done differently?

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That’s a great question. Honestly, I’ve been thinking about this question for a while and cannot think of an answer besides ….. I love absolutely everything about my music career so far . I am a strong believer in “everything happens for a reason”. All the mistakes, rejections by labels, and countless hours put into music has gotten me to where I am today, which I am very satisfied with. So my answer is : I wouldn’t change anything.