The DJs are firing up their laser beams. After sweeping the festival scene in 2022 and soundtracking countless fan-made festival recaps, Ray Volpe‘s “Laserbeam” landed a well-deserved spot on EDM.com‘s list of best songs of 2022. But Volpe’s signature “Laserveam” vocals and frenetic synths made it a hit with more than just the headbangers. Virtually the scene’s entire DJing community didn’t hesitate to drop it in their sets for a little extra adrenaline rush. Now, the official “Laserbeam” remix pack has arrived, including reworks from Sullivan King, Eliminate, 4B and more. Ray Volpe has released an official remix pack for his dubstep hit, “Laserbeam.” Alex Estrada Scroll to Continue Recommended Articles...
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Once we all stop using DAWs, we can finally take back power from the robots. It’s no secret that Ray Volpe‘s “Laserbeam” has become the track of the summer. And after being crowned as the most-played song at EDC Las Vegas 2022, a floodgate of remixes burst onto the scene, like this hotly anticipated house rework from Chris Lake. Now, the Italian beatbox champion Azel has deconstructed “Laserbeam” for a brilliant and wacky beatbox cover, the first to ever be featured on Disciple. Azel seamlessly replicates the track’s distinctive vocals, which have become a staple in DJ sets around the world, before covering its dramatic build-up and choppy bass drop. It’s hard to fathom how someone can do this with their voice considering ...
If you thought Ray Volpe was unstoppable before, take a look again. With today’s release of his new single, the EDM.com Class of 2022 star has unleashed the biggest bass track of the year, “Laserbeam.” “Laserbeam” is as unrestrained and devastating as they come. It’s no wonder why the song was the most-played record at EDC Las Vegas 2022—before it even came out. It was played by ILLENIUM, Excision, Subtronics, Seven Lions and many, many more. “Laserbeam” is a fiery display of Volpe’s staggering production chops. Led by a commanding vocal sample perfect for any festival setting, the track calls for festival pandemonium with a frenetic blitz of laser-like synths and expertly crafted leads. Listen to the new single below as it continues to...
EDM.com’s Class of 2022 inductee Ray Volpe has been on a tear as of late, most recently releasing his VIP of “Elastic.” Now, he returns alongside Myah Marie for the first single off of his upcoming EP, “Growing Wild.” “Growing Wild” is a highlight reel of everything Ray Volpe brings to the table. The glowing soundscape he’s created to open the track alongside Myah Marie’s gorgeous vocals is immaculate, while the first half of the drop pays proper melodic tribute to her intoxicating voice. The switch-ups found throughout the drop showcase the hard-hitting sound he’s known for in a way that brings it all together. Last year was a career year for Ray Volpe, as he unleashed his highly-praised EP, Rise Of The Volpetron on Disciple...
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