AHEE, the well-rounded producer known for his extraterrestrial sounding tracks continuously has outdone himself once again. Releasing tracks with labels like Wakaan, Subsidia, and Cyclops Recordings. His repertoire expands over a multitude of genres, and he is a master of blending them into a satisfying range of tracks that are sure to be enjoyed by EDM fans of all types. Alongside performing and producing, Ahee spends much of his time sharing tips related to his creative process with other producers and composers, showing that he genuinely cares about the progression of bass music and EDM as a whole.
AHEE’s newest release, “Brain Rot” delves into the topic of corporate greed and consumerism; a conversation that consistently occurs in both the EDM community as well as in other spaces. Referencing topics that are easy to communicate with the general public allows the listener to fully connect with the track and appreciate the discourse layered within it, expanding the audience that an artist can reach. Along with the context of the track, what distinguishes “Brain Rot” from other releases is the inclusion of brand new samples, which add a refreshing twist to his already glitchy, experimental style. Ahee has truly honed in on his craft and places a lot of focus on these vocal samples (many of which are his own voice), resulting in an uneasy, villain-esque vibe followed by wonderful and wonky sound design that is sure to set him apart from other artists. The artist also prides himself in his ability to curate a set for specific crowds, showing that he carries his artistry through the entirety of his work as a producer and performer.
“I’ve been releasing with labels for years, collaborating with some incredible artists and pushing the limits of sound. Now, as I prepare to release my own music on my own label, I feel a mixture of insecurity and excitement. This track, ‘Brain Rot,’ challenges the boundaries that some labels may not feel comfortable with. I believe in making electronic music that pushes boundaries while also carrying a meaningful message that will inspire fans to be more curious about the world around them.”
Diving Deep w/ AHEE
1. When writing Brain Rot, what elements and inspirations did you use to formulate this infectious track?
When the Brain Rot first started, it wasn’t called Brain Rot, it was a random sound design project file where I was trying to create something similar to my song Bug Eater. Though, as the track progressed and I started to think of vocal ideas, I knew I had the opportunity to do something unique. I began experimenting with satirical corporate office villain voice overs of myself and made a few versions, I showed Brain Rot to a few friends and stuck with what vibed the best. I did have another version that was maybe a lil too unhinged, lol, wouldn’t that be a funny VIP?
2. After numerous different releases on different labels and collaborations with other artists, Brain Rot serves as a milestone for the AHEE project as its first self-release. What does this mean for you as an artist? How is this first self-release going to help shape your project in the future?
It’s exciting and I’m a little nervous about it, I think those feelings come together whenever something big is happening, like my label Zot Records. For me, it’s the 1st step to express my full artistic potential in new directions. I’m still going to release with other labels – I love working with them, but my own label will help me keep an avenue open for art that might not be curated at other labels. Right now I’m focused on releasing my own music with Zot Records, but eventually I’ll release other people’s music as well, I’d like to see that happen.
3. You have been playing all over at festivals such as Summer Camp and Shambala. What do you do to prepare for bigger sets such as these?
I spend a lot of time collecting songs, making edits, and trying them out in sequence in ableton, then I set it all up in rekord box with my cues and curated groupings of songs I can choose to explore while vibing with each crowd. I feel like there is a lil bit of psychic perception involved in DJing live and riding a vibe.
I have a track breakdown of Brain Rot I’m gonna upload to my Youtube channel for other producers to learn my techniques and thinking behind the songwriting process.
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