Skrillex is back with a BANG! And he’s ready to Rumble…
Skrillex is back with a bang, and he's ready to "Rumble." On January 4th, the multi-talented music producer released a new single, which is a collaboration with Fred again.. and UK grime MC Flowdan. The song has elements of grime and bass while delving into the experimental realms of electronic sound design, which have been Skrillex's signature since he burst onto the scene over a decade ago with his bass music.
"Rumble" is a short and punchy song, lasting just two minutes and twenty-six seconds, but it packs a heavy punch with its sinewy, stuttering beat simmered in the deepest vibrations of the low end. The bridge of the song is composed of a voice pitched all the way up. Over that, Flowdan delivers an ominous flow about "killers in the jungle," which is matched with an almost imperceptible growl.
The song was first dropped by Fred again.. during a series of marquee sets in 2022, including his record-setting Boiler Room show in July. Upon sharing the track amidst massive hype, Skrillex also revealed that a collaborative single with PinkPantheress and Trippie Redd is coming on Thursday, Jan. 5.
Both of these songs are presumed to be from Skrillex's forthcoming double album, which he teased on New Year's Day. The project will mark his first solo LP since 2014's Recess, which peaked at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 in April of 2014 during the apex of the EDM boom. This album announcement read "QFF/DGTC 23," with the acronyms widely understood to stand for the names of a pair of albums coming in 2023.
"Rumble" is this week's TRENDING TRACK on MH IN THE MIX, where you can listen to it and experience Skrillex's latest masterpiece. Skrillex's ability to combine different genres and sounds in his music while maintaining his signature style is impressive, and "Rumble" is no exception. It's a song that's sure to get people moving and will undoubtedly be a hit in the electronic music scene.
