Bayalien Sound System - Smokestacks EP (We Got This Music)

Mastered by Saif Bari

Written and Produced by Chris Cohan and Ivan Lindau

The Bayalien Sound System duo, Poppa Doses and Golden Eye, return to Bay Area bass music label We Got This Music for another system rattling 3 tracker. 'Smokestacks', starts the EP off smooth with a slow psychedelic dancehall vibe, working its way into luscious flute samples, sweeps, and rich analog Moog sounds. The next track, 'SHAKE', basically a hip-hop beat on DMT, does exactly what it promises and shakes you into a thick distorted bassline with gritty drums and otherworldly transitions. The closer, 'Beautiful Bass Lines' is self-explanatory.

Link to all streaming/download here: https://fanlink.to/smokestacksep

Source: https://fanlink.to/smokestacksep

RALPHREIGN - Peace of Mind

Mastering by Saif Bari

Produced and Performed by Ralph Reign
Co Produced by Torbjorn

About ‘Peace Of Mind’ :
Amidst a shifting of awareness which is making old ancient heavy issues both apparent and archaic, Ralph Reign emerges from these Alchemical times with music both driving and soothing. A mellow yet Boppin' blend of East Coast Hip Hop, New Jack Swing, and Electronic.

RALPH REIGN TAKES YOU ON A JOURNEY THROUGH "PEACE OF MIND"

By Mamu McMatthews

Enter into the mystical world of Tacoma based producer and performer Ralph Reign. Reign’s unique style, which juxtaposes a laid back tone against fast lyrical flow lulls listeners into a hypnotic, trans-like state, very much consistent with his music’s themes of metaphysics and New Ageism.

This week, Reign released his latest single “Peace of Mind”, which is, much like his other works, an otherworldly listening experience. The old school sample beat harkens back to Hip Hop of the late 90’s and utilizes airy synths that give the song an almost science fiction sort of vibe. When the melodic sawtooth bassline and soulfully sung hook hits, the listener is quickly swept away on Reign’s narrated journey of ponderance and enlightenment.

Lyrically, Reign plays with the boundaries of reality and fantasy. In this interplay, he finds a way to lower the stakes of (and even beautify) one’s struggle with today’s sociopolitical climate. The verses of the song present a string of consciousness which weaves in and out of anxiety and euphoria. One moment Reign depicts himself deflated and apathetic and the next he imagines himself assassinating Donald Trump, then quickly back to comparing himself to an extraterrestrial. This dynamic and the hook’s petition for a peace of mind not yet found, suggests the possibility that perhaps the very pursuit of resolution may be an adventure worth taking.

Reign’s whimsy as well as his pronounced philosophical intelligence makes “Peace of Mind” a must listen. Light some incense, lean back, and give it a play.

Don’t forget to check out Ralph Reign on Spotify and Apple Music, and follow him Instagram at @ralphreign333 and on Facebook at @reignofralph.

https://razortonguemedia.com/ralph-reign-takes-you-on-a-journey-through-peace-of-mind/

Source: https://linktr.ee/rapha333

23 Odd Cats - Bass My Face!

Mastering Engineer - Saif Bari

https://www.aboveandbelow.co/blog/23-odd-cats-bass-my-face-track-review

Taking wonkiness to new heights, NYC producer 23 Odd Cats is pushing the limits of sub bass with his new track, ‘Bass My Face’.

Echoing the sampled, lo-fi surrealism of Leftfield Bass music, the track quickly builds to an energetic and gritty bass drop that cuts through speakers and takes the listener through an evolving series of oscillating patterns. The 2nd drop opts for a minimalistic approach, underpinned by a mesmerizing percussive line that brings the track to a catchy yet equally experimental conclusion.

‘Bass My Face!’ was mastered for release by Fixed Mastering and is available to stream on platforms 9 November 2020.

- Dan Chatoor

Source: https://soundcloud.com/23oddcats/bass-my-f...

V.A. - ARTIFACTS 02 (Sound Museum)

Mastered by Saif Bari

https://fuxwithit.com/2020/11/06/sound-museum-releases-mind-bending-six-track-compilation/

Deep within the underground, lies a label which specializes in Contemporary bass music. A movement so impactful, it’ll leave you speechless and inspired. A project called Sound Museum. Now, if you haven’t heard of the label before, we highly suggest checking out their roster of mind-bending artists. Musicians who step into the unknown, waiting to share their unique pieces. Heavy-hitters such as OOTW, Dj Ride, Rohaan and more have all traveled into their realm. Releasing unexplainable classics. And now, Sound Museum has taken it further by releasing their 6 track compilation called V.A. – Artifacts 02.

If you love unique bass music, this is definitely for you. This time, they’re bringing in artists such as Mew Zu, L*o*J, Kid Kun and more. Each of them brings their own flavor of production to the genre. Honoring and pushing it further. From haunting bass leads, to intense atmospheres, this group of tracks will make any electronic music lover go crazy. The spacious arrangements take the listener on an adventure through space and time with subtle and unique surprises waiting around every corner.

V.A. – Artifacts 02 is a compilation like no other. The amount of heart and true love for music is shown through this group of masterpieces. Each song holding qualities to compliment the artists and label itself. There’s no telling what you’ll hear next due to it’s originality and out of the box thinking. Make sure to go support them by streaming the compilation on SoundCloud.

- John Donahue

Source: https://soundmuseum.bandcamp.com/album/art...

Adiidas - Ghost

Mastering Engineer - Saif Bari

It has been around seven months since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared. Oddly enough, it has been around that same amount of time since we have seen a release from Adiidas. Abe Lemus is the creative conductor behind this vision and has finally returned with a new one titled ‘Ghost.’ Adiidas landed on our radar quite some time ago in 2017 and has been a focal point for us many times since. The Lake Tahoe mastermind continues to push the bass boundaries as he has utilized his time off to get his music to that next level. ‘Ghost’ is a showcase of the skill and knowledge Adiidas continues to gain.

“During quarantine I gained a lot of free time and wanted to use that time to focus on my music and grow and fine-tune my sound,” Adiidas tells us. Fine tuning is an understatement as ‘Ghost’ may be his most polished piece of work yet. It begins with an increasing thrill of thumps before the drop hits. The track wastes no time striking listeners with pulsing bass which drives the other sounds to the forefront. At the 45 second mark we reach a cool down and slide into the next section of even harder palpitating bass. In the second half, the low ends are out to play showing no signs of mercy. The last 45 seconds brings in subtle yet captivating bars to give ‘Ghost’ even more life.

“I’ve learned a lot during the last six months and have created what I think is a new level of my music I am so excited to share,” says Adiidas. We are as excited to hear it as he is to share it.

-Tony Leonard

https://fuxwithit.com/2020/10/27/adiidas-ghost/

Source: https://soundcloud.com/adiidas/ghost

Ape Suit - Keep Quiet and Listen (Muti Music)

Mastered by Saif Bari at Fixed Mastering
Art by Matik Design

Ape Suit is one of the artists that excites us more with every new release. This time he ventures into Halftime DnB, with two tunes that hit the spot on Keep Quiet & Listen.
The tunes ride an impressive bed of bass, in fact when it hits you might find yourself calling out names of deities or exclaiming other profanities in a moment of profound delight. In addition to fine low end, the tunes feature haunting melodies and intricate percussion that will tickle most brain itches and have you scratching your head for more. The title tune features Badmon on vocals, who, since his move from the Northeast of USA to California has worked with a number of top west coast talent including ill.Gates and Shlump, this time he flexes those New York vibes with some slick lyrics. The EP also features a clean version for radio play as well as an instrumental for those of your that just want to go deep with this vibe.

Ape suit is Corey, a human from Earth (probably). Corey likes nature, art, 20hz - 90hz and being really kind.
His thoughts are generally things like: What does it mean to be human?
What the fuck is actually going on here?

Link to all streaming/download here: https://orcd.co/keepquietandlisten

Blatantly Blunt Feature:

https://www.blatantlyblunt.com/premier-ape-suit-keep-quiet-listen-ft-badmon/

We’re proud to premier this new one from Australia’s Ape Suit who brings halftime D&B, with two tunes that hit the spot on Keep Quiet & Listen. The songs ride an impressive bed of bass, in fact when it hits you might find yourself calling out names of deities or exclaiming other profanities in a moment of profound delight. You van expect a solid range of sounds delivered with a very contemporary overall feel. The vocals were just right and not too overpowering while the songs showed a ton of exciting and bouncy energy. Dopeness overall!

-Nick Russell

Source: https://orcd.co/keepquietandlisten