Today, we are so stoked to announce the forthcoming release of Bear Grillz and Getter’s “EDM” remixed on November 27th, and the roster of talent that signed up for remixing duties is insane.
The Remixed collection contains four tracks, starting with a VIP cut of “EDM”. With heavy rotations on the club and festival circuits, the VIP pulls the original apart and reassembles it using a rounder, deeper, and more sustained sub-bass. The synth arrangement is focused and refined, and an added sinister melody cruises over the top. The result a super-clean version of the track that rolls crowds over before they even know what hits them.
Firepower’s main Dawg Protohype comes through with a massive take on “EDM”. Protohype has been busy pushing his style to the edges of the bass music universe, and that experimentation pays off here. The track toggles between Trap structures and traditional Dubstep influences, but it’s also a glimpse to the future of a non-genre bass music world. There’s at once a decidedly gangster Rap feel to the synth design, but the track returns to the high frequency, skull shattering stabs that drive audiences crazy.
Rounding out Remixed is the all-powerful Kennedy Jones. His motto is NeverNot, and his remix of “EDM” proves that, when it comes to inventiveness and innovation in the realms of dance floor destruction, he’s NeverNot on the cutting edge. This remix is nothing but Peak Set madness, the nuclear option, the red button, the 11th hour move towards audience annihilation. Kennedy Jones puts everything he’s got into his projects, and he leaves nothing out. This track goes full force, utilizing Trap beat structures and matching it against and mind-numbing synth design. It’s ballsy to say the least, but by taking his synth supersonic, he’s making a stand on his All-or-Nothing NeverNot Philosophy.
The Tracklisting for EDM Remixed is:
- Bear Grillz & Getter – “EDM”
- Bear Grillz & Getter – “EDM” (VIP)
- Bear Grillz & Getter – “EDM” (Protohype Remix)
- Bear Grillz & Getter – “EDM” (Kennedy Jones Remix)
For more Information on Bear Grillz:
For more on Firepower Records:
Beatport.com/label/firepower/24439
For press inquiries, please contact:
Lee Underwood
Publicity Manager I Firepower Records
]]>The EP begins with “Apocolypse”, and the listener is immediately introduced to a classic Dub structure. Very quickly, though, Ponicz precise sound design techniques are put on display. Melding classic elements with contemporary synth structures, this sinister track moves along in a rolling head-nodic rhythm. The synth is heavy, and “Apocolypse” could easily fit into massive festival set as easily as a dark warehouse rave.
The title track, “36 Chambers” re-conceptualizes how we perceive the limits of bass music. As the track rolls in, a haunting euphoric melody sets the tone. Ponicz use of a Riddim inspired beat pattern is matched through his implementation of aggressive stabs. He brings the listener in and out of a dream states by soothing us with his uncanny melodies and then slamming us with iron-fisted synth stabs.
“Outlaw” capitalizes on Ponicz unique buzzsaw synth invention, and the results are crushing. He infuses the beat with a gut-rumbling sub-bass that accentuates the high ends and toplines. This track’s strength is in Ponicz ability to build in a sound narrative that increases in strength as the song progresses. Again, there’s a throwback Dub feel, but the wall of sound he creates puts it in league with festival set weapons.
The tracklisting for 36 Chambers is:
- Ponicz – “Apocolypse”
- Ponicz – “36 Chambers”
- Ponicz – “Outlawz”
For more information on Ponicz:
www.facebook.com/poniczdubstep
For Press Inquiries, contact:
Lee Underwood
Manager of Publicity I Firepower Records
lee@firepowerrecords.com
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Pre-order Inner Workings on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/inner-workings/id941338276
LOS ANGELES (November 26th, 2014) Firepower Records will release Getter’s forthcoming EP, Inner Workings, on December 9th, and the hype surrounding this release, is, most assuredly, real.
Getter has successfully asserted himself as one of the more creative, significant, and sometimes controversial talents to emerge from the international bass scene in the last few years. A stalwart of the Firepower Records label, Getter is in the unique position to close out 2014’s release year schedule with the kind of peristaltic blast you’d expect from the label who’s put nearly every artist released this year on the Beatport Dubstep, DnB, or Hip Hop Top Ten charts—many times all at once. Inner Workings is going to blow minds.
With six original tracks and one filthy remix, Getter has produced an EP that does more than simply add to an ever growing catalog of tracks cluttering the charts. His recent remarks in an interview with Insomniac’s Bassrush show an artist with an acute sense of the politics undermining dance music, but who, despite that, has decided to forge a deliberate new path. His track “Dubstep is Dead” is a clever tongue-in-cheek response to critics who have prophesied the decline of the genre—not realizing, however, that it was Dubstep that breathed new life into the Dance music culture now thriving in United States.
“Sinner” featuring the lyricist Maksim, gets an insane remix treatment by Bass music royalty Dodge & Fuski. The track explores the territory connecting Hip Hop and Dubstep, which has provided dividends recently for artists who have explored that territory. Getter hasn’t forgotten his purist fan base, though. Both “Clockwork” and “Stomp” reveal a producer who has taken his craft to the next level. Filthy synth stabs and wobbles rattle the tracks, and as Getter toggles between a series of clever beat structures, the tracks only increase in intensity and head-bangability. “Lasers” ties the tracks together by providing the sinister Dub melody and hard-as-nails chainsaw synth that sends dance floors into frenzies.
But the stand-alone track of the EP is “Stay Awhile”, which might foreshadow a new kind of Getter. It’s no secret that Getter has produced soulful future bass under an alias for a while, and this track might be an homage to that alter ego. Reminiscent of the playful productions coming out of Australia, Getter seems to be sending us away with a message of hope for the future of Bass. There’s a time to fight in the trenches, but there’s also a time to enjoy life.
The tracklisting for Inner Workings is:
1. Getter – “Clockwork”
2. Getter – “Stomp”
3. Getter – “Lasers”
4. Getter – “Sinner” (Feat. Maksim)
5. Getter – “Sinner” (Feat Maksim) (Dosge & Fuski Remix)
6. Getter – “Dubstep is Dead”
7. Getter – “Stay A While”
For More Information on Getter:
Sound Cloud: http://soundcloud.com/getter_dubstep
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GetterDub
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/GetterDubs
For press inquiries, contact:
Lee Underwood
lee@firepowerrecords.com
Publicity Manager I Firepower Records
Pre-Order Down 4 My Ninjas on iTunes here: http://smarturl.it/D4MNpre
LOS ANGELES (November 11, 2014) Firepower Records is set to release Datsik’s forthcoming EP Down 4 My Ninjas. Boasting collaborations with Hip Hop legends KRS-One and DJ Paul from the Academy Award winning Rap collective Three 6 Mafia, Datsik shows that sometimes moving forward means cultivating a deep respect for those who’ve paved the path ahead of you.
In what’s proving to be another banner year for Datsik’s Firepower Record label, we’ve seen an onslaught of bass music’s heaviest hitters challenge the paradigms of what genres are supposed to be. While some producers may be risk-averse when it comes to experimenting with their sound, audiences across the globe have rewarded nearly every Firepower Records artist within the past year with prestigious spots on the Beatport Top Ten charts. It’s worth mentioning that every Firepower artist goes through Datsik first, so his willingness to experiment and his forward-looking vision is, in no small way, responsible for the successes his label has enjoyed.
Down 4 My Ninjas is a representation of that vision and that deep respect, and it’s a gift to all of Datsik’s fans, his ninjas, that have been with him every step of the way. The EP is also a homage to the Hip Hop influence on American Dubstep. From Mayor Apeshit’s filthy lyrical swordplay in “Katana” to DJ Paul’s Dirty South “Zero Fucks” attitude in “Get Smashed”, you’d probably find the EP filed in the Hip Hop or Rap sections in record stores of the past. Fast forward 20 years and the lines are blurred. What Datsik has done is given a classic genre new potential energy to burn. All it needed was Datsik’s signature Bass forward approach. What we have left is a formula for Future Hip Hop.
“No Requests” features Hip Hop MC and sage KRS-One, whose unmistakable vocalism and characteristic swagger is recognized and respected in both underground and mainstream circles. While other artists were ushering in the Hip Hop revolution, he was keeping it honest. He reminds listeners that there’s a difference between Rappers and MC’s, mainstream Rap and conscious Hip Hop
It may be easy for Datsik traditionalists to lament the loss of certain familiar sounds, but Down 4 My Ninjas is a study in artistic progression. Both “Astronomical” featuring Walt Grizzly and Datsik’s collaboration with Twine, “When They Drop”, riffs on classic Gangster Rap beats; close your eyes and imagine Ice Cube, Easy E, Dr. Dre, and Snoop spitting lyrics in a cold garage in Compton donned head to toe in silver and black Raiders gear. Both the tracks are loaded to the brim with bass, and the synth arrangements are designed to disrupt your inputs/output signals in ways unimaginable two decades ago, even to N.W.A .
Certain questions remain, though. Do these collaborations speak to a shift in business tactics? A melding of EDM and Hip Hop? A shifting demographic? Will this be a passing phase or the new paradigm? Or is Hip Hop so classic, so important to our national consciousness that what this really indicates is a return to our Hip Hop roots? Whatever it is, Down 4 My Ninjas shows a natural progression in maturity any serious artist must undergo. It’s a game-changer, and Datsik is leading the charge.
The Tracklisting for Down 4 My Ninjas is:
1. Datsik – “Katana” (Feat. Mayor Apeshit)
2. Datsik – “Get Smashed” (Feat. DJ Paul K.O.M of Three 6 Mafia)
3. Datsik – “No Requests” (Feat. KRS-One)
4. Datsik – “Astronomical” (Feat. Walt Grizzly)
5. Datsik & Twine – “When They Drop”
For more information on Datsik:
www.datsik.ca
www.facebook.com/djdatsik
www.twitter.com/datsik
www.soundcloud.com/datsik
www.myspace.com/djdatsik
For Press Inquiries, contact:
Lee Underwood
lee@firepowerrecords.com
Publicity Manager I Firepower Records I Twitter: @lee_underwood_
Go to Datsik’s #beatportdecade Picks: btprt.dj/Datsik
LOS ANGELES (November 7, 2014) In honor of Beatport’s decade in business, Firepower Records boss Datsik was invited to participate in their #beatportdecade campaign, which, along with other high profile DJs including Hardwell, Todd Terry, Maya Jane Coles, and Bonobo, provides fans with curated track giveaways for ten straight days.
“A decade ago, Beatport pioneered a vision of providing you, the DJ, the music you love in the formats you need,” Beatport explains. “Join us as we provide an in-depth look at the best-performing genres from the last 10 years, curated by guest DJs who helped define each along the way.”
It is truly an honor to be handed this remarkable responsibility. As a leader in the Dance music community, Datsik takes his role extremely seriously. So let’s keep it up, and, together with Beatport, launch into this new decade with some heavy Firepower.
For press inquiries, contact:
Lee Underwood
lee@firepowerrecords.com
Publicity Manager I Firepower Records I Twitter: @lee_underwood_
Preorder Fox Stevenson’s Throwdown EP Remixes on iTunes: http://bit.ly/1nZBCxS
LOS ANGELES (Ocotber 8th) When Firepower Record’s head honcho Datsik let it be known earlier this summer that Fox Stevenson’s Throwdown EP was his absolute favorite, the Dubstep world wondered what he had up his sleeve. When the Throwdown EP dropped in July, that wonder turned into a certainty that Firepower Records was in the business of representing the power of Bass in all its forms. An unmitigated talent in his own right, Fox Stevenson’s power of Bass was seemingly endless. With a mastery of all facets of the production process, Fox Stevenson has developed a formula that allows him to produce both as a mainstream artist and as a filthy Bass music maker simultaneously. He grew up in an artistic environment and flourishes as a fearless performer on and off stage. He writes, sings, and mixes his own material in a live-act performance that incorporates multiple genres, creates a fun, upbeat and explosive sound, and pushes the limits of electronic music. Datsik saw this and wasn’t going to let it slip through his fingers.
Three months after the release of the Throwdown EP some of bass music’s most respected producers including The Brig, Rob Gasser, ETC! ETC! & Tight Traxx, xKore, and Protohype, whose recent track “Zero” off of his Encore EP shot to the #1 spot on the Beatport Dubstep Chart when it was released, have signed on to remix one of the biggest bass music releases of the summer.
The Throwdown EP’s 5 tracks were originally each designed to ignite dance floors all over the planet. And they did! Shortly after its release, Throwdown hit multiple Beatport #1’s. The obvious question is: how do you make something this good stand out even more?
The track “High Five” get an insane wobble-ridden upgrade in the Throwdown Remixes EP. Rob Gasser takes the title track, “Throwdown”, to the stratosphere by adding a heavy Drumstep/Drum and Bass bassline and one of his signature synth top-lines. Gasser’s most impressive move, though, is his foresight in keeping the quality of Fox Stevenson’s vocals intact but rearranging them to fit his production philosophy. The result is an expertly arranged remix that sounds unique and original.
But it’s ETC! ETC! & Tight Traxx remix of “Double Up” that steals the show. With ETC! ETC!’s expertise in the Trap game and Tight Traxx existence in the more obscure realms of Flume-esque dance production, the resulting remix is a beautifully haunting rendition of an already aurally alluring track. Rounding out the EP is Xkore’s infectious and scorching Moombhaton hybrid version of “Manage” and Protohype’s take of “All In”. Diehard fans of Firepower’s early releases will recognize Xkore’s “take no prisoners” sound design philosophy and be pleased with the result, while those waiting on Protohype’s penchant for Festival Stage smashers won’t be disappointed either.
The tracklisting is:
1. Fox Stevenson – “High Five!” (The Brig Remix)
2. Fox Stevenson – “Throwdown” (Rob Gasser Remix)
3. Fox Stevenson – “Double up” (ETC! ETC! & Tight Traxx Remix)
4. Fox Stevenson – “Manage” (xKore Remix)
5. Fox Stevenson – “All In” (Protohype Remix)
For more on Fox Stevenson:
https://www.facebook.com/FoxStevensonMusic
http://soundcloud.com/foxstevenson
https://twitter.com/foxstevensonnow
http://www.youtube.com/FoxStevensonTV
http://instagram.com/foxstevenson
For press inquiries or questions about Fox Stevenson and Firepower Records, Contact:
Lee Underwood
lee@firepowerrecords.com
Publicity Manager I Firepower Records