Aotearoa, New Zealand-based electronic artist DeHusslar unveils a captivating sound on new single “II VII V DUB,” expanding from blaring street noise into a riveting, heavy sub-bass production. The track blends chopped vocal samples with dub-forward rhythms and distorted synths. The independent release is the latest from his upcoming album Watermelon and Dick: The Festival Album, co-produced alongside Tiki Taane.
The track’s production captivates in its dynamic tonal shifts, seamlessly spanning from hectic samples to propulsive rhythms and whirring synths. The sounds of sirens open the track, reflecting the bustling streets of Māngere, South Auckland. These samples are quickly complemented by a luminous synth line, establishing a kindred tonal connection to those initial sirens. Spacious percussive pulses and grimy synth buzzes bolster the mix with sporadic precision, culminating in a trickling synth arpeggio that approaches the one-minute mark with climactic vigor.
A soulful vocal chop shows enjoyable prominence thereafter, its cut-up presence melding cohesively with the eclectic synth warbles and head-nodding rhythms. The two-minute mark sees a shift toward a ghostly, feminine vocal line, lending a haunting immersion as the synths and rhythms continue to interact infectiously. The final minute excels in its seamless combination of these various elements; the initial vocal loop glides alongside dub-forward electronics and sturdy percussion, arriving at a deeply satisfying conclusion with a touch of glistening effervescence in the added keys. Immersive in both its lived-in atmosphere and rhythmically inclined electronic allure, “II VII V DUB” is a thorough standout of a single from DeHusslar.
