Back in March, international drum & bass icon REAPER dropped his captivating 7-track album, CHALLENGER. Due to the groundbreaking release of his previous DISRUPTOR album followed by the electrifying DISRUPTOR (REMIXES), fans have eagerly awaited an extended version of this new album. REAPER delivered what fans have longed for with his newest release, CHALLENGER (DELUXE).
Fans had a sneak peek into this extended album with the release of two of his latest tracks, “BLOW THE ROOF” with Pirapus in July and “SECONDS” featuring Space Cadet released in August. After the success of these two singles, the remaining tracks on CHALLENGER (DELUXE) look to exceed expectations.
“SURFACING,” the ninth song on CHALLENGER (DELUXE), opens with angelic vocals inviting listeners to “take a breath with me.” Then it dives into a powerful drum & bass drop, later escalating with an even more intense second drop.
The tenth track, “CURRENT,” begins with repeated vocals, slowly building layers of drums and beats that lead into a bass-heavy drop, followed by an even grittier, bass-face-inducing second drop.
The twelfth track, “ROWDY” featuring PERSONA NON GRATA, kicks off with a whispered warning to “back the fuck up,” which is soon joined by hard-hitting drums and guitar. The intensity rises, vocals grow louder with the chant “It’s about to get rowdy,” and a drum & bass drop unleashes an electrifying climactic drop.
Finally, the album closes with a collaboration with AMAGII and TINYKVT, called “WORLDS AWAY.” The song starts with soft, ethereal vocals. Then as the beat gradually intensifies, a techno rhythm comes in, eventually leading to a high-energy drum & bass line that wraps up the album with a thrilling finish.
REAPER has been captivating crowds worldwide with his CHALLENGER World Tour. He also played at major festivals such as Beyond Wonderland, Forbidden Kingdom, Rampage Open Air, Tomorrowland, Lost Lands, and many more. Don’t miss the chance to catch one of his sets live, so give him a follow on his socials below and secure your ticket for one of his fall shows before the tickets sell out.
