Dev79 “Bullets Like Come” (Pixelord Remix)
As one of the founding figures behind the explosive street bass scene, Dev79 has been calling the shots (like a boss would) as co-head of the definitive Seclusiasis imprint. He’s leaning on the low-end-slingin’ label to disperse his latest sub-rubbing offering, Bullets Like Come, which shows the Philly-based bass exec touting his genre-fusing frame of mind.
Aside from coming stacked to the max with remixes from Star Eyes, Darren Keen and more, the release plays off Dev79’s affinity with old-school 3D content. He’s set aside a bonus pack containing a pair of red/blue specs and stickers for those who get down with it, too.
Dev has also tapped Pixelord for the outing to bring out his soulful take on the original. Without skimping on the vibes, the menacing producer from Moscow builds off the ‘90s-nodding rave cut and flips it into a crazed 2-step garage beast. Light-footed and chopped to bits, the tune hangs tight with shuffling percs and rapid-fire stabs that clearly serve as the kill shot here. I deem no dancefloor safe from this wicked weapon. We caught up with both dudes to speak their minds on the tune; see what they had to say after you peep the premiere.
Available now via Seclusiasis.
If this track were to have a tagline, what would it be?
Pixelord: I would tag it with these: fast, clubby, sexy, good shape, positive and summer.
Who is the ideal person to remix the track?
Dev79: I thought of the five most ideal remixers in the world and got them all on board for the EP! In addition to Pixelord, there’s remixes from Star Eyes, Subp Yao, Bass Science and Darren Keen, all lending their unique flavors.
Creatively, how did the work on your track stack up to previous studio sessions? Was this more challenging to complete than others?
D: For my original version, I did an early draft a while back, and it was almost entirely different. It sat dormant for a year or so, [and then I] randomly came back to it one night… it all came together really quickly at that point. It was a loose process, toying around with some sounds, and everything started clicking.
What’s your favorite sound/synth/effect/etc. used here?
P: My fav are Absynth and Ableton. Also, I’m a big fan of Launchpad, and I’ve used it for like five years—best thing for live gigs. At home, I have NI Maschine—its drums library is sick and very useful for me.
Was there one particular moment in the process of this track that made you feel as though you were creating something pretty damn special?
D: When I started hearing demos of the remixes and seeing early drafts of the 3D art, I started getting excited that the EP was coming together very dope.
Have you played this one out in any of your sets? If so, what was the response?
D: Definitely, lots of head-banging and booty-shaking
Do you think advances in computer technology and gear have affected your creativity?
P: It slowly does, but I’m really lazy to update my home studio—like gear, computers or even programs. I like how it works right now, but I still try new things from time to time.
Were you impulsive on this track, or did you have a sketch in mind before you started?
P: Yeah, impulsive and random. It was born on the go with the flow.
Choose one feeling that sums up this release and describe it to us.
D: I’ll go with “wild.” The whole thing is over-the-top wild to me, from the raunchy sample to the frantic beats, insanely stacked remixer lineup and 3D campaign. It’s just a wild ride.
Describe the best setting/activity to hear this track.
P: Of course, in the club with hot dancers around you. Or in my case, playing this track to a crazy dancing crowd.
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