Chicago-based producer System Kids is set to make waves with his latest release, “Mess With Me.” The track blends old school dubstep vibes with new trap and wave sounds. Known for his genre-blending remixes and originals, he has been steadily building a reputation within the bass scene, including support from dubstep tastemaker, Excision.
System Kids started releasing remixes on his Soundcloud in 2021. Shortly after, original tracks followed in 2022. He started producing trap and future bass, but recently moved more towards the dubstep and drum and bass genres. In 2024, after a few years of building up his catalog, he released his first EP, Rise. These accomplishments helped him get booked by his hometown festival, North Coast.
“Mess With Me” opens with a sound that’s a combination of a didgeridoo and a machine powering up. From there, booming trap horns and a simple beat consisting of a kick, metallic snare, and cymbals take over. System Kids sounds the alarm, alerting the listener that the drop is imminent. When it hits, wave-inspired synths surge to the forefront. The second drop goes harder than the first, taking influence from riddim with stomping kicks and chops. My only critique of the track is that it ends just as the listener is fully locked in.
“‘Mess With Me’ was created from blending new school and old school dubstep,” System Kids shared about his new tune. “I’ve always loved the sound of older styled bass records, so I knew I wanted to incorporate that into ‘Mess With Me.’ Once I came up with the drop, I realized I had something special on my hands. My goal was to create a huge, high-energy festival banger, something that makes people go ‘woah’ when they listen to it for the first time. That element of surprise is really important to me; I always want my listeners to be curious about what’s coming next.“
System Kids continues to engage with his audience through social media, offering glimpses into his creative process and the inspiration behind his music. Stay updated with all the latest music releases, show reveals, and news announcements from System Kids by using the links below.
