Reso X Rasp-5 - Steep Tech [EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE]

Lyrical hip-hop and raw electronic production have a key-turn relationship; The voice is the driving force atop the bedrock that is the track, and there’s virtually no limit to ways in which this relationship can and has been exploited with powerful effect. The UK progeny Reso comes from a decades-long background of experimentation and a bleeding-edge production ethos, merging his brolic style with countless genres and motifs. New York’s Rasp-5 meets his aggressive gait from the other side of the spectrum, transitioning from a background in traditional hip-hop compositions to a virulent and impactful lyricist directly at the center of a new marriage between bass-driven beats and narrative-driven songwriting. Combining their talents for a trans-Atlantic sonic dive, The Rust is incredibly excited to host the premiere of Reso and Rasp-5’s latest minted collaboration, “Steep Tech”.

The Rust Music · Reso X Rasp-5 - Steep Tech [EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE]

The usual combination of hip-hop and bass music ingredients would have choice lyrical cuts atop a polished, synth-laden backing track, but we’re dealing with two musicians with a focus on novelty; eschewing the safer blends of jazz or trip-hop instrumental arrangements, “Steep Tech” offers an exceptionally grungy interpretation, fusing dissonant tones and the bright tails of steel-coated drums for an industrial impact. Rasp-5’s wordplay and playful call-and-response between bars rest between each sharp transient, pushing the track in parallel with its percussive underbelly. With a keen ear for leaping across territorial boundaries, Reso and Rasp-5 successfully showcase the evolving dynamics of lyrically-driven productions, keeping listeners on their toes, and our heads spinning on a perpetual swivel.

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Jackson Whalan & Rasp 5 - Time Dilation [Premiere]

Banding together to craft a head-splitting verbal melee, Jackson Whalan and Rasp 5 present “Time Dilation” featuring the production and musical prowess of B-Riddimz and scratches from Robbie Dude. This firebrand quartet brings hip-hop into a bold and somewhat virgin territory. From the ground up, the track is a mixing marvel that boasts a fidelity often reserved for the instrumental side of electronic production. While Whalan and Rasp 5 are lyricists of a high calibre in their own right, combined they’re venomous. The beat behind the bars is far more than just a simple backbone. It offers high-processed bass synthesis rocking the downbeat of each measure, and salacious vinyl cuts and resampled vocal chops to slice up the back end of the tune. For the headnodders, wave riders, and beat seekers, “Time Dilation” is the answer. You can purchase the track here.

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Origin 006 Brings Ton of Underground Talent to Bizarre Bushwick

The Rust has the privilege of co-hosting Origin 006 on Friday, November 3rd with the Brooklyn Bass Troupe at Bizarre Bushwick (12 Jefferson St. 11206 Brooklyn).

The ORIGIN series focuses on cutting edge electronic production, primarily in the realms of bass, glitch and psy music. Each one of the artists will be playing a 100% original set. We complete the environment with reinforced sound, installations, vending, live art and space saved especially for flow arts. 

Bringing beautiful ethereal beats to Origin 006 is Amawalk, an NYC-based producer who spun a delightful set at The Rust Music's Kalya Scintilla & Whitebear pre-party on October 14th. Truckin' up 95 from Philadelphia, Shapesift offers emotive ambient sound with thick layers of wet synthesis, while LRKR offers melodic, synth-laden music.

Holding down the heavier end of the spectrum is local producer Wubwitz, and Bagger Vance, a Queens native who'll give drum and bass heads a reason to get reckless.

Then there’s Nieratka, the man behind the Origin series and a true master of the squanch.

Vocal stylings will come from the quick-witted NYC rapper Rasp-5, who will join both Soley and Tygris for a collaborative performance. The trio teamed-up for an early October performance in Queens with Soley offering his extremely tight, soulful beats and Tygris on the cuts. Tying the night together with detailed, filthy sound design, and forming the greater part of The Rust Music’s imprint on Origin 006 will be Philthadelphia pride, Face Plant.

With this diverse roster, Origin 006 offers strains of sound for almost every electronic ear. As each performer presents all original sets, attendees can hear a night’s worth of new music for just $5. So join us for this unique gathering, and turn out early because that fiver becomes a ten-spot once the clock strikes midnight.

We put together a warmup playlist with tunes from a select couple of Friday evenings performers so you can get a little taste of what you're in for.