Esteemed production pair BARELY ALIVE have been putting their creative stamp on bass music for over a decade.
Renowned for blending ‘80s synth-wave influences with heavy-hitting dubstep, the pair have become one of the biggest acts in the space. Making their debut on Bassrush Records comes the inventive new single “Headshot,” featuring Illinois-grown rapper Mikey Ceaser.
“Headshot” is an innovative anthem unlike any other. BARELY ALIVE crafts a jazzy synth wave soundbed that’s blustery and sparkling. Mikey Ceaser skates over the laidback backing with scene-stealing swagger and an effortless flow. As the namesake vocals play on a loop, the track switches to a more sinister sound. The pitched-down pre-drop bars are ominous, perfectly giving way to the impending dubstep destruction. Growling sub-bass, rapid-fire percussion, and wailing laser-punctuated sequences collide for a bloodthirsty industrial explosion. The familiar vocals and airy melodies wander in to bring a more organic balance before being obliterated once more. Drifting back in like a dream comes the sun-soaked ‘80s-inspired sound with Mikey Ceaser’s smooth raps providing a care-free close to the wild ride that is “Headshot.”
Massachusetts-bred and Long Beach-based, BARELY ALIVE are the definition of veterans in the dubstep and bass scene. Their extensive discography boasts two full-length albums and collaborations alongside Virtual Riot, Getter, 12th Planet, and more. Their in-demand sound has also landed official remixes for superstars such as Excision, Zomboy, DJ Snake, and Eptic. They are currently in the midst of their ‘Vampire Weapon’ Tour with stops all across the US, Australia, and New Zealand.
Hailing from Joliet, Illinois, Mikey Ceaser is a rapper who’s been making a name for himself while defying genres. Known for fusing electronic music and hip-hop, the artist has worked with a long list of talents including Kompany, P0gman, Megalodon, 12th Planet, Fransis Derelle, and Krimer.
Breezy and brutal, smooth and destructive, “Headshot” counterbalances contrasting vibes and sonics for a truly wild adventure.
BARELY ALIVE’s new single “Headshot” ft. Mikey Ceaser is available on all platforms via Bassrush Records.
