In the music scene, there is a constant ebb and flow of music, furthering the constant evolution in sounds. Especially in bass music, we seem to be on a constant hunt for what is new as the tides of sound design shift and change over time. Today, we are bringing yet another front runner to the forefront who’s soundscapes continuously ushers something new and fresh with each release. Canadian bass producer, Kuhlosul, has come out swinging with his latest tune, “Wonk Away” that we have the pleasure of premiering for you today. With its hip hop inspired beats, and wonky trap synths, this track provides a ghastly take on what we know about traditional dubstep. From start to finish, this track is full of high energy making it one you do not want to miss. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling Kuhlosul’s latest heater, “Wonk Away”, a certified bop.
“In keeping with his goal to deliver a ghastly take on dubstep Kelowna’s Kuhlosul unveils “Wonk Away,” an ode to the Wonky spinoff of dubstep that emerged in the late 2000’s through artists like Joker, Guido, and Flying Lotus. Whereas early dubstep hinged on dark minimalism, Wonky featured mid-range synths brimming with character, and soundscapes that paid homage to G-funk and West Coast hip-hop. Kuhlosul delves right into these influences, opening the track with trappy synths and a pitched-down rap vocal. The drop immediately launches a wave of Wonky’s iconic pitch bending mid-range synth lines interspersed with modern riddim-style bass hits, making “Wonk Away” a fresh take on a treasured period of dubstep’s history.”
Diving Deep w/ Kuhlosul
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?
There are a couple defining moments, but the one that has always stood out to me the most is when I was 13 and one of the neighborhood kids came over with his Skrillex Bangarang CD. He played it full blast on my parents surround sound system and something just clicked.
2. What has been a personal career struggle that you have battled with the most and how has it helped mold your character for the better good presently?
Being patient. Ever since I started making music I’ve wanted to go go go and just be a good artist overnight. What I realized over time is that the more patient and persistent you are the easier things will come your way.
3. You definitely have a very unique name for your project. Does the name have a specific meaning or derived from something in your life? Is there a story fans might not know about how you came to this name for your project?
I wish I had a good story about my name haha, I’ve just always been kind of interested in vikings and that kind of lore, and the spelling of my name is how you would phonetically spell colossal so I thought it stood out.
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?
Always finish tracks. Even if you aren’t 100% on a track it’s better to finish it and move on to a new one then to keep tinkering with it. Because if you take what you would do differently and apply that to a new track instead of trying to perfect a single track you will learn a lot faster and you won’t get burnt out.
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