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Dem Atlas Delivers Masterful Tune ‘Forlourn’

Published

7 months ago

August 10, 2024

Dem Atlas continues to revolutionize the music scene with his unique genre, dream hop. His new single taken from the album, FANTASY PKWY is a masterclass in rock and hip hop fusion that showcases Dem Atlas’ signature powerful vocals and captivating lyricism.

‘Forlourn’ blurs the lines between rock and hip hop, embodying the essence of dream hop. The track’s intricate production and emotive performance explore themes of escapism, painting a vivid picture of yearning for a different reality. Dem Atlas’ ability to balance intimate and commanding elements ensures a deep connection with listeners, further establishing him as a trailblazer in the music scene.

Dem Atlas’ journey is marked by a unique childhood that fostered introspection, resulting in music filled with raw vulnerability. His live performances are legendary, a whirlwind of energy and passion that leaves crowds breathless. Influenced by shoegaze, ambient drone music, grunge, boom bap, trip-hop, and jazz, Dem Atlas creates a mesmerizing blend that captivates audiences worldwide.

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DJ Design drops “I Wanna Be Free” single ft. Gennessee

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9 hours ago

February 21, 2025

Rob Ducketts

Bay Area beatmaker/visual artist DJ Design returns with new single “I Wanna Be Free” (Below System Records). Washes of synth collide with a dense horn arrangement and snappin’ drums. West-Coast emcee Gennessee guests on the track spitting a lyrical dissertation on the woes of a police state, racial profiling and surveillance.

Listen to “I Wanna Be Free” (Ft. Gennessee): https://bsr.ffm.to/iwannabefree

This is the 3^rd leak from the forthcoming Survival Web Vaults LP to drop in vinyl and digital formats later this year. Additional album guests include Fashawn, Phat Kat, Elzhi, Guilty Simpson, LMNO and more.

Listen to “No Less Than The Trees And The Stars” (Ft. Fashawn): https://bsr.ffm.to/nltttats

Listen to “The Blues” (Ft. Phat Kat & Elzhi): https://bsr.ffm.to/theblues

While more of a behind-the-scenes player DJ Design’s (aka Keith Griego) work has had a sizable imprint on the history of modern hip-hop. As a DJ/Beatmaker and visual artist he has contributed production and art since the late 90’s for notables including The Beastie Boys, Madlib, A.G., Foreign Legion, Rasco, Peanut Butter Wolf and Phat Kat.

As a visual artist, his high point of work with the label was his design of the 12” vinyl cover for Lootpack member Madlib’s side project Quasimoto. The cover for “Microphone Mathematics” featured Design/Griego’s visual representation of Lord Quas as a sort of alien aardvark, which was adopted by the artist and has since become one of the most iconic and enduring

characters in the game today.

More Info: https://www.belowsystem.com/

https://www.instagram.com/djdesign