It seems BLVK JVCK will stop at nothing to amplify his signature “hoodstep” sound. A merciless blend of dubstep and hip-hop, hoodstep is one of the defining characteristics of the Class of 2021 star’s blue-ribbon career in electronic music. Having previously produced music for Rick Ross, Lil Wayne, Young Jeezy and many other esteemed rappers as half of the decorated production duo The Runners, BLVK JVCK has an innate ability to incorporate hip-hop into festival bangers. The latest example is “BODY SH!T,” a relentless dubstep tune featuring gritty verses from ASAP TyY, a member of the famed A$AP Mob hip-hop collective. BLVK JVCK says the heavy-hitting single, which released under Zeds Dead’s Deadbeats banner, is emblematic of his patented genre....
BLVK JVCK holds nothing back with his latest banger, a hip-hop and trap hybrid called “DIFFERENT” with THATSHYM. “DIFFERENT” is a highlight reel of what fans love about BLVK JVCK’s music. His high-octane sound is on full display, showcasing ferocious bass and rattling percussion. THATSHYM’s smooth verses serve as the catalyst for a hard-hitting sound that embraces listeners in both drops, making this an instant favorite for those who simply can’t get enough of BLVK JVCK’s signature sound. Check out the new single, which arrives by way of Zeds Dead’s Deadbeats, below. Recommended Articles The king of hoodstep has found his home on Deadbeats with “DIFFERENT” being his latest release on the venerated electronic ...
Beat the cold and get in the GRiZMAS spirit with GRiZ‘s stacked livestream this Saturday. For the first 12 days of the month, GRiZ will be giving back to his hometown of Detroit with his annual charity event, “12 Days of GRiZMAS.” Earlier this week, we saw the grand opening of his pop-up shop which will donate 100% of proceeds to a local youth education organization as well as a specialty crafts and cocktails class. Now, he’s planned out our Saturday fun no matter where we live with his all-day and all-night charity livestream. Joining the patron saint of GRiZMAS is an eclectic list of artists who will serve to satisfy GRiZ’s wide-ranging fanbase. Viewers can look forward to genre-defying showcases from What So Not, Wenzday, The Sponges, Canabliss, BLVK JVCK, ...
BLVK JVCK is back with his latest masterstroke, a dubstep banger called “No Love.” Revered for his ferocious “hoodstep” sound and subversive music videos, the renowned electronic music producer, who was named to EDM.com‘s Class of 2021 earlier this year, has unveiled the official music video for his latest single. Dubbed “No Love,” it’s a typically unhinged dubstep anthem oozing with his signature hip-hop influences. BLVK JVCK is famously known as half of the legendary production duo The Runners, who have worked with everyone from DJ Khaled (“Go Hard”) to Rihanna (“California King Bed”) to Rick Ross “Hustlin'”). “No Love” arrived today by way of Deadbeats, the record label helmed ...
After a quiet start to the year, BLVK JVCK is back in action. Returning to Zeds Dead’s Deadbeats imprint, the Miami-based bass music producer has dropped his latest single “THE SHOOTV” alongside a wild music video. In usual BLVK JVCK fashion, “THE SHOOTV” holds nothing back. From start to finish, the raucous single maintains a heavy feel that helps cultivate a hype-inducing atmosphere. The music video follows an escaped convict celebrating his getaway as he gets rowdy to the high-powered single. The music video was directed by Content Kidz with BLVK JVCK himself as the editor. Check out the new music video below. Recommended Articles Since launching his solo project in 2017, BLVK JVCK has quickly become a dynamic force in electronic music. He w...
Whether they’re bedazzling eggs with rhinestones, baking their own sourdough from scratch, or concocting absurd cocktails, those in the social media community at large have embraced their creativity during their time in quarantine. Harnessing that creativity and manifesting it into the dance music community, EDM.com’s Instagram Live interview series “Quarantini Chats” invites the brightest music producers and DJs in the game to join our platform and craft a custom cocktail as they sip and dive into a wide range of topics with our special guest hosts, The Hotel Lobby. As he continues to stomp his way through the trap and dubstep scenes with his roaring, unapologetic brand of bass music, famed electronic producer BLVK JVCK is joining EDM.com for the 15th episode ...
When EDM.com Class of 2021 artist BLVK JVCK joined forces with dubstep heavyweight Riot Ten, it was obvious that something huge was in the making. While we were all trapped indoors, the duo swooped in to save the day with their $teve Cannon-assisted single “TIK TOK.” The rowdy track had fans turning their homes into mosh-pits back in October, and they’re now ready to do it all over again with the release of track’s official music video. In the fever dream of a video, we see Cannon surrounded by a bevy of video vixens as they get wild during a poker game. The trippy visuals are the perfect pairing for this hybrid hip-hop and bass behemoth. Check out the video in full below. FOLLOW BLVK JVCK: Facebook: facebook.com/BLVKJVCKTwitter: twitt...
Since its inception decades ago, the backbone of dance music has been constituted by a strong community of Black creatives. They’ve led the charge for change, from creating inclusive underground club scenes to fostering initiatives that call for diversity in the industry at large. Even more, today’s landscape of sounds is constantly changing, and Black artists have proved to be a driving force of innovation and propulsive momentum. To highlight some of their voices, we’ve compiled a list of 15 trailblazing artists who have hit their strides in the last several years. These pioneers have had a profound impact on their contemporaries, and their sonic influence is certain to materialize within the industry’s future wave of talent. ALUNA JÉRÉMY PAUL BALI After off...
EDM.com has revealed its official Class of 2021 list. This isn’t an index of hot SoundCloud beatmakers or a vanilla “artists to watch” list to keep an eye on for some nebulous amount of time. It’s a list of ten musicians with game-changing skill sets who are on the precipice of becoming headlining superstars in the electronic music landscape. Through their defiant approaches to industry standards and their workhorse-like mentalities, they have already proven their volcanic potential in the dance music scene and are now ready to erupt. Over the next month, we’ll be publishing a wide range of special content from these artists. This includes guest mixes, interviews, and Instagram takeovers with live, behind-the-scenes footage and sneak peeks at new music, a...
This year, the team at EDM.com is proud to publish four installments of “Best of 2020” coverage: Industry Leaders, Performances, Music Producers, and Songs. With no venues to perform at in 2020, it seemed at times as if artists simply blindfolded their eyes, threw a dart at a map, and travelled to places to perform—locations that are usually pipe dreams. However, due to the dogged fury of COVID-19 and the surge of streaming, these pie-in-the-sky destinations became the new norm for DJs who wanted to connect with fans in the absence of tours. To honor their creativity and seminal influences on the live music industry, we’ve recognized ten of the year’s best performances in dance music. RÜFÜS DU SOL Live from Joshua Tree Filmed in late 2019 and released in ...
BLVK JVCK, also known as the hoodstep legend, and Riot Ten are here to make your weekend a little more rowdy with their new single “TIK TOK” featuring $teve Cannon. This mosh-inducing track falls in line with the two producers’ modus operandi of holding nothing back in the studio. The aptly titled single also could not have come at a better time with the short-form video platform dominating the social media world (at least for now). “TIK TOK” features Cannon’s hard-hitting verses paired masterfully with the dark wobbles laid down by BLVK JVCK and Riot Ten. While it feels constructed for the destruction of live audiences, its thunderous hybrid of hip-hop and dubstep oozes the kind of depravity perfect for a hype song for all those trying to sta...
Whether they’re bedazzling eggs with rhinestones, baking their own sourdough from scratch, or concocting absurd cocktails, those in the social media community at large have embraced their creativity during their time in quarantine. Harnessing that creativity and manifesting it into the dance music community, EDM.com’s Instagram Live interview series “Quarantini Chats” invites the brightest music producers and DJs in the game to join our platform and craft a custom cocktail as they sip and dive into a wide range of topics. Fresh off the release of BLVK JVCK‘s monster dubstep remix of iMinikon‘s viral single “I’m Tryna,” the blossoming artists are joining EDM.com for the 6th episode of “Quarantini Chats.” Check out the remix h...