Bemah Makes Waves w/ New Track “Drowning (ft. Little Lion)”

by | Dec 13, 2022 | PREMIERE

There are so many different ways to make sound and music evoke emotions through the use of different melodies, bass lines and synths. Being able to portray many emotions within a track can be a task to create as artist have to make sure that each element lines up perfectly to be able to give off the right feeling. Maryland based producer and bass artist, Bemah has done exact this in his latest track that we have the pleasure of premiering for you today. “Drowning (ft. Little Lion). This track uses its deep bass lines and moody synths to create a dark atmosphere, complimented by Little Lion’s soft floating vocals that can be heard through out the track. Reflecting Bemah’s on feelings at this time, this track definitely reflects a deeper melancholic mood that changes into a light airy soundscape as the track progresses. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Drowning (Ft. Little Lion)”, a certified bop.

“I started this song last year when I was feeling a bit down on myself as an artist. I wanted to track to reflect those emotions which is why I created the dark and moody soundscape. Once I had the idea going, I knew it needed a soft female vocal to compliment it. Little Lion was perfect for this track and she crushed the songwriting as well as the delivery. I love the evolution of the mood throughout this track and I hope other listeners can feel the emotions that were put into it.”

Diving Deep w/ Bemah

1. How did you decide to get into music? Was there a certain event in your childhood/life that made you stop and realize that you wanted to pursue a career in music?

My uncle initially sparked my interest in music. He was a touring DJ in his twenties and bought me a DJ controller for my 15th Birthday. I went on to make some of the worst mashups imaginable. Seriously, I remember one of them was Eminem and Adele … Glad no one can hear that now. Over time I got much better and in college I was DJing at the bars 2-3 nights a week. I wanted to move away from open format, so that is when I decided to pursue music production and it’s been an obsession of mine ever since.

2. It can be very hard sometimes separating music from day to day life when it’s a huge part of your life. How do you personally separate your artist life from your everyday life, and have you faced any challenges doing so? 
It’s almost impossible to separate. Even when I am not working on the Bemah project, music is still heavily involved in my life. I am always listening to new music, bringing it up in conversation, listening to music podcasts, watching production videos, you name it, I am obsessed. Fortunately so are a lot of my friends, so were always sharing new music and attending shows together.  A big challenge as an artist is feeling the constant pressure to create and output content. I work a separate job outside of music, so I never feel like I have enough time to complete everything I want to accomplish. This feeling can be overwhelming at times. I am lucky to have super supportive friends and family around me and spending time with them always helps me feel refreshed. 
3. If there was one thing you could change for the betterment of society, what would it be and why?

One thing that comes to mind pertaining to our music community is no ticket fees! Our whole community is getting scalped by unnecessary fees. Live shows are some of the best experiences, even therapeutic, so making them more accessible, especially during a time of financial pressure would benefit both artists and fans. 

4. What has been the biggest lesson you’ve learned since you started making music? Do you have any words of wisdom for aspiring producers hoping to follow in your footsteps?

 have actually learned so much about myself through making music. I would say the biggest lesson I have learned and yet still have to teach myself time and time again is to be disciplined. Life happens and sometimes you don’t feel like working but I have grown so much as a producer by not letting these feelings deter me from producing that day. On several occasions where I have felt like this and pushed through anyway, I ended up making something amazing that I can be proud of. It always surprises me. My best advice would be: try not to compare your music to others. I still struggle with this all the time. I have a sticky note on my computer screen that says “Comparison is the Thief of Joy” to constantly remind myself.  Everyone is on their own journey in discovering their sound/style and we all have a different starting point and different barriers to overcome. The best thing you can do is try to improve your own production everyday. Take inspiration from music you really love and figure out how to bring it into your world.