Last week, RL Grime‘s post-apocalyptic trap show, Void Tour, rolled through town, and although I wasn’t sitting on pins and needles initially, as soon as I got to the venue for the night, I could tell I was in for a treat. After the slow release of RL Grime’s highly-anticipated rookie full-length album, I knew I had to see what all the hype was about. And as much as I enjoyed the record, I enjoyed RL’s live show tenfold. Lesser known as Henry Steinway, the scene’s top trap-purveyor had me captivated the entire time with his dark, gritty brand of hard-knocking trap and his finessed hip-hop fusion, working in not only everything I wanted to hear that night, but everything I didn’t know I wanted to hear too. The LA-based producer’s seemingly minimal, yet intricately complex stage design accentuated the music perfectly, and allowed the quintessential RL Grime sound to fill the room and take everyone in attendance to the world of Void. As soon as his pyramid light structure sliced through the dark room and the strobes began to blast the packed crowd, my jaw hit the floor–where it remained until the house lights came on two hours later.

Clockwork’s trap-tyrant alter ego took to the stage after Djemba Djemba warmed the crowd with his brain-rattling brand of experimentally fearless bass music, and after a set packed with waves of rolling bass, I moved from my balcony perch down onto the venue’s main floor for what was surely about to be a rowdy affair. With my elbows up, I was ready for RL to take the stage, but I definitely wasn’t ready for what he was about to deliver.

Crusing between everything from Kanye West to Jack Ü, the Beastie Boys to Lil Wayne, Baauer, DJ Snake, and everything in between, RL Grime’s set was loaded with hell-raisers that kept the entire crowd moving all night long. The set was tied together with a collection of Grime’s best, sprinkling in “Mercy,” “Core,” and “Tell Me,” and “Trap on Acid.” Each time he dropped one of his biggest hits, the venue shook like a riot was about to ensue. About five minutes into the set, the album’s overarching concept fully hit me; this set could very well be the commencement of the apocalypse. I was prepared. I hunkered down and put my best trap-face on and kept dancing.

RL’s stage presence was also a noteworthy element to the show. He was having just as much fun as the crowd was and the energy in the room was palpable. He humbly accepted his role as “Life of the Party” from his dark pulpit before the packed crowd, and he delivered exactly what everyone in attendance wanted. To anyone who thinks trap music’s time in the sun is over, go see the Void Tour if you can. You’ll be eating your words. And for anyone who thinks that trap music is a cheaply produced, maligned sub-genre of hip-hop, listen to RL Grime’s latest record. It’ll change the standard of trap music for you.

Admittedly, I was one of these people just a short time ago. I thought I grew out of trap music after I grew out of sophomoric, sticky, vodka-soaked college pregames. I thought the trap music palette was unsophisticated and generally not too creative. Void flipped those misconceptions upside down and delivered the one-two punch I needed to realize that I still love trap music with all my heart. Ultimately it showed me that when done to the meticulous degree of detail that RL Grime spent on his record and live show, trap music can still captivate crowds and tear the house down.

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Diplo is a superstar, there is no doubt about that. He may be the hardest working man in dance music. At the front lines of Mad Decent‘s world domination, delivering his weekly Saturday night shakedown over BBC Radio 1’s airwaves, with block parties, boat parties, and everything in between somehow the main stage mayhem maker still has time to salute loyal fans in the best way possible. Music. A whole bunch of it. For free.

To commemorate reaching one million followers on Facebook, Diplo and some of his friends deliver a nine track bootleg pack pro bono that is absolutely loaded with heaters for the coming summer months. The bootleg pack dips and weaves through a grip of genres, leaving no taste unsatisfied. A pulverizing trap gem collaboration with Grandtheft, “Pretty With Her Eyes Low” offers a grimy down-tempo appeal with clean hip-hop sampling and a bombastic break. Party Favor‘s explosive twerk inspired edit of Diplo’s classic rump shaker “Express Yourself” is sure to become a festival anthem. A joint effort with Jeffrees producer Davoodi, “Badman” comes through as a sort of Belgian born industrial hard style techno hybrid.

Wes leaves no stone unturned offering dance hall beats and glitch-hop on the same edit pack, but ultimately that is quintessential Diplo. And with one million thumbs up to prove it, Diplo shows us once again why he is the man.

Grab the free download here. 

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The talented Australian producer, L D R U, presents his very latest remix of Broods original, “Bridges“. Dropping a dangerously addictive trap tune as Georgia Nott’s grand vocals are heard throughout the track makes this an unbelievably refreshing vibe to discover. Pairing its rather incredible build-ups, it slowly and steadily prepares to blow you away with its insane bass and melodic sound and atmosphere. With no set release date in sight, you can stream below until further updates roll through. Enjoy!

Broods – Bridges (L D R U Remix) | No Release Updates

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Brillz returns from his remix of Bro Safari & UFO!’s “Animal“ and unleashes his latest remix of Galantis’s original “You“. This Brillz remix takes a new turn with a smooth build-up accommodating the original vocals kept intact throughout. As both build-ups come to an end, blasts of huge bass and trap melody steal the spotlight. To amaze you even further, variations in the third and final drop sends this song on its own level. Until new updates arrive on word of its release date, you can stream this track below and stay tuned. Enjoy!

Galantis – You (Brillz Remix)  | No Release Updates

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At last, Sound Remedy has returned to showcase his latest remix release of Lana Del Rey’s unmistakably popular original, “Young and Beautiful“. Featuring much of Lana Del Rey’s appealing yet stunning vocals, they are twisted into Sound Remedy’s robotic liking. This leads his remarkable production into one phenomenal trap drop with a distinct lead melody. Instantly drawn into his world, his signature sound will pull in your satisfaction and deliver no less than one top-notch remix of this heavily altered original. This tune is available for free download off his Facebook page linked below. Support this track on Hypem by clicking here. Enjoy!

Lana Del Rey – Young and Beautiful (Sound Remedy Remix) | Free Download

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From having his heavy trap original, “BLVDE“, played a multitude of times at the recent Ultra Music Festival and Coachella Music & Arts Festival, Aero Chord returns to unleash his incredibly fresh trap anthem, “Surface“. Starting off this stunningly robust production with a rather relaxed edge and distinct sound, it erupts into a monstrous huge trap drop featuring the signature sound seen in previous tracks. The killer melody will take hold as distorted sound and rapid violins come to steal the spotlight near the end. This newly released tune is now up for grabs on Beatport linked below. Enjoy!

Aero Chord – Surface | Beatport

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Needless to say, Lily Allen goes in on her latest track, “Sheezus”. Not only are the technicolor visuals airtight, but she uses her charming delivery paired with an unforgiving 808 as the backdrop for her collective shout-out to the female pop community.

Allen is back with a vengeance, donning an edgy new persona and throwing shade at anyone who dares to step on her turf, including Lady Gaga. “Sheezus” is clearly a song for the haters, much like Yeezus, the album from which Sheezus derives its name.

It’ll be interesting to hear what’s contained on the rest of the album, which is slated for a May 5th release. Will Lily continue to put out trap bangers? Or will she retreat back to her ska/pop roots?

My money is on the former.

Check out more from Lily Allen and pre-order Sheezus on her official website.

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As we are presented with another jaw-dropping release from Phoenix-based trap producer Luminox, it has come nothing short of incredible. Taking hold of Datsik’s already killer dubstep original, “Hold It Down“, Luminox shifts gears into a full-blown trap banger. The appealing mashing of Luminox’s signature bass and Datsik’s dubstep sounds have turned out to create one distinct track. Featuring the amazing vocals of Georgia Murray, this Luminox remix is taken into a big-room trap drop at first while evolving into a heavy dubstep drop after a well-executed breakdown. You can now grab this heavy remix off Beatport linked below. Enjoy!

Be sure to check out Luminox’s previous free trap release, “Ganxta“.

Datsik – Hold It Down ft. Georgia Murray (Luminox Remix) | Beatport

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With an ever-soothing and refreshing combination of sound, Elaksi pairs up with aywy. to deliver a distinct trap tune dubbed “Nobody Else“. On fire off his previous free release of “Want You” Elaksi and aywy. shift styles with the dangerously smooth jazz melody; the two blow you away with their massive 808 bass and the relaxing female vocals featured all throughout the track. Collectively establishing a vibe never seen before in trap, we are presented with a highly creative mixture of two genres that are mashed into perfection. With no release date in mention, stream below and enjoy this unbelievably chill track until more updates arrive.

Elaksi x aywy. – Nobody Else | No Release Updates

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Grabbing the attention and full support of Diplo, the New York City-based duo, TWRK, has undoubtedly created heavy trap beats to keep you in a replay loop. Composed of Benzi and Esentrik, the duo has transformed Diplo & GTA’s original “Boy Oh Boy” into their personal moombahton production with trap-infused elements. With the added vocals in play, the dirty beat drives through as the moombahton takes control entirely. This incredibly fresh remix has been released for free, so stream below and grab your very own free download. Enjoy!

Diplo & GTA – Boy Oh Boy (TWRK Edit) | Free Download

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