Ray Volpe delivers his bass heater, “GET SMACKED,” in collaboration with rising DJ and producer Vastive. The entire bass community has been waiting for this track and it arrives as the perfect kick-start to his debut album. It ushers in a new chapter for Volpe, following his electrifying sold-out headline show at the Hollywood Palladium. On his VOLPEVERSE Tour finale in Los Angeles, he unveiled his upcoming album, FOREVER, VOLPETRON.
“‘GET SMACKED’ really jumpstarts my debut album season into full swing,” Volpe shared. “Working with Vastive felt very natural; we both have a love for metal music and interesting flows to bring into the heavy bass sector of the dance scene. There’s a lot of different inspirations and styles that complement each other as this song goes on, which it really does just keep going. There’s a lot of changes throughout, which I think is really nicely reflected on the album coming up as a whole – it’s not all just one specific sound. I couldn’t be more proud to kick things off with ‘GET SMACKED.’ From the catchy repetitive vocal chant, to the live playability, to the little hip hop/trap section at the end. It just screams pure energy. I’m so proud of this first single of the album and I can’t wait to share more.“
The song detonates into multiple face-melting dubstep drops, primed for headbanging, mosh pits, and all-out dance mayhem. The two producers blend their signature styles into a high-energy fusion of drops, resulting in a perfect powerhouse anthem for the upcoming festival season. “GET SMACKED” marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Volpe and it reflects his musical evolution.
“Ray and I had been talking about collaborating for quite some time,” Vastive said. “Our tune was actually originally just a live plate I had written on tour a while back and he’d been playing it for months. Once the time came that we both had time to work together, it was a no brainer this was the one we wanted to develop. I can honestly say I had a TON of fun working with him on it. Between all the late nights and constant voice memos of ideas, it felt great to be writing with excitement. I couldn’t be any more stoked on the outcome. I feel this best represents both our sounds and the energy we bring to our sets in a fun light.“
Fans can expect to hear more from Ray Volpe as he gears up for a series of live shows throughout 2025. “GET SMACKED” sets the stage for what promises to be a landmark year in his career — a perfect kickoff for a new era in bass music. For the latest updates, follow him on his social media below!
