by “I don’t know how Dabow isn’t playing in every festival around the world.” Holly tweeted this just a few weeks ago and let me say, there is no more urgent question than this one. We at FUXWITHIT have been wondering about this for quite some time, as we have been chronicling the Argentinian producer’s incredible musical adventures on this blog since 2015. A time when he was still dividing his creative efforts between the Wobad and, the now iconic, Dabow moniker. He’s trap music’s final boss, a legend among legends, your favorite producer’s favorite producer. The best way to sum up Dabow’s journey is probably the one Wiley Cable came up with: “this dude has made every festival banger you’ve heard since 2013, every single one.”
This is not the article in which we are going to analyze his omnipresence in the bass scene, but to highlight some recent news, just know that Chase & Status used one of his samples in the intro of their chart-topping new single ‘Backbone’ with Stormzy (their first UK number one song ever).
But Dabow’s influence goes also beyond his own productions. His tastemaker skills are held in the same regard as his mixes, playlists, and SoundCloud likes are an endless source of bangers of the rarest kind. For this new volume of Bootleg Business we asked him to dig into his archives and treat us with seven of his current favourite unofficial remixes and edits. Needless to say, he did not disappoint.
Bass Cannon (LYNY Flip)
THIS ONE! Bro understood the assignment. The way he just nailed it is crazy. Minimalistic, modern, and such a vibe. 10/10.
Skrillex, Hamdi, TAICHU & OFFAIAH – Push (MALIXE Remix)
This flip is close to perfection. Getting a dope flip from such a great original is always something to celebrate. The bass, the flow, vocals, mixdown, this got it all.
G Jones & EPROM – R.A.V.E. (Rebel Scum Bootleg)
Rare DNB pick by myself, but I had to. This is too solid! And the main melody is still there from the original. The drum work is just crazy.
BOOM BOOM POW (K3ONI CLUB WEAPON EDIT)
The first drop of this one got that push!!! It always makes me wanna play it out! Super fresh. I wasn’t familiar with K3ONI and this flip was a great entry point.
PRINCESS SONAR (VIP edit)
I just found this Ice Spice flip by Squired and was like “wooooooooooot”. I wanna play this out so bad. Super fresh and unique. This is for the club. Followed Squired instantly.
BENNETT – VOIS SUR TON CHEMIN (PIERCE & DENNETT REMIX)
Love the combination between Techno and Trap-Dubstep. They nailed that. Also, the epic vocals give it character. Mix slaps too.
John Summit & Sub Focus – Go Back ft. Julia Church (Arya Remix)
This one is absolutely insane. The originality of that bass phrase is so good. And atmospheres on bridges are crazy. 10/10 from Arya.
