Known for his unique storytelling soundscapes, complex beats, and overall stellar approach to bass music, Michal Mlot, better known to the EDM scene as MLOTIK has been transforming minds through music over and over. Today, he has teamed up with none other than UK rapper extraordinaire, Rivibes, to create a dubstep banger unlike any other. Drawing from traditional UK dubstep influences and highlighting Rivibe’s killer vocals, “Breakoff” is sure to enter the ears of any listener with its high-energy melody, strong triple kick pattern, and overall infectious tune. Mlotik never fails to disappoint in delivering the perfect combination of grimey bass drops and danceable rhythms that keep us coming back for more. Let’s take a deeper dive into why we are calling “Breakoff”, a certified bop
“BREAKOFF” is a tune that was constructed off of the triple kick pattern. It was started a couple years ago and evolved since then, with the second drop being solidified in the last couple months. It wasn’t until the vocals from Rivibes came in where it really gave the whole track a whole new meaning and vibe
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DIVING DEEP W/ MLOTIK
- What’s the strangest or most unexpected sound you’ve sampled in a track before?
MLOTIK: A couple years ago, I sampled a bunch of stuff from my bathroom. The metal vent grates, flush button, mirror opening and closing, water, etc. The flush button created this gnarly squeak, which I than ran through some processing and put it in a breakdown of “Pressin.” I will definitely go back through that pack after this question.
- How do you keep your sets fresh and exciting for both yourself and your audience?
MLOTIK: The sets have a strong foundation that starts with what I want to play out of the MLOTIK discography. Then I start sprinkling in new stuff from fellow producers, some classics, and any tracks I’m feeling in the moment. I love throwing acapellas over tunes, doubling them up, and just having fun with it. It all varies based on set times, locations and what I want to curate as a vibe.
- How do you stay inspired as an artist and avoid creative blocks?
MLOTIK: Creative blocks tend to happen. To me, to fellow friends of mine. Finding fresh ways to start ideas in any art tends to be a good first move. Everyones different in their creative self but we all tend to become creatures of habit. I would say using a new synth, downloading new samples, trying a new processing chain, or maybe starting the song differently. These are all great ways to break that habit that might’ve been fueling your creative block. Break the cycle.
- If you could create a soundtrack for any movie or video game, which one would it be and why?
MLOTIK: Oh man, scoring games and movies is another crazy monster in itself. I would love a tune of mine to be featured in a future Grand Theft Auto. Such a legendary game and the music in that game fuels alot of the energy I got from it. But scoring a movie or a game, I would go with something like horror, or RPG’s. Something where sounds can go for minutes and they become part of the environment.
- What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received in the music industry?
MLOTIK: There’s been a ton of advice thrown my way. The one that always sticks out is being persistent, present, and consistent. Those three things are some of the best in this industry because it waits for no one. Time flies, things change but what should remain is those three elements in your life powering the career set forth.
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