BLXK MNTN makes a killer HypnoVizion debut with his all-new immersive EP, SWEAT.
A sexy club vibe tied together with mechanical builds and daunting drops, SWEAT fits in perfectly with HypnoVizion’s ominous aesthetic. The soundscape is dark, even sultry, and features more of a phonk sound than BLXK MNTN’s previous work.
BLXK MNTN describes SWEAT as “a slow slide into a darker world, part club and part synthetic dreamscape.”
“Lost her Soul” serves as a perfect opener to the EP, showcasing BLXK MNTN’s signature sound and storytelling skills.
The first track outlines the story of a succubus-esque subject and her dark tie to bass music. Its pulsing club beat beckons listeners to let the music control their movement.
BLXK MNTN follows up with “Ghost In The Shell,” a faster-paced track bound to excite listeners. While each song reveals his storytelling skills, SWEAT comes together as one complete narrative with each devilish dance track.
“Each track creates its own atmosphere, but together they tell a story that feels raw, intimate, and a little haunted,” BLXK MNTN said about SWEAT.
The second of three tracks, “Ghost In The Shell” is a precursor to the climax of the album.
Finally, the EP’s namesake, “Sweat,” is an absolutely nasty finisher to the album. Its creeping intro is a perfect build into the heaviest drops of all three songs.
While wrapping up the story effortlessly, BLXK MNTN creates tension with the longest buildups and driving lyrics. The song commands listeners to “Sweat” before ripping into a gritty baseline.
“Its sound is inspired by artists like Street Fever, Meus, Gesaffelstein, and Rezz, and lives somewhere between hypnotic grooves, distorted emotion, and dystopian energy,” BLXK MNTN said.
Being a music producer, DJ, and illustrator, BLXK MNTN is the full package. He’s a multimedia artist rising in the bass scene, quickly and quietly.
With previous music releases on labels Welcome Records and Deadbeats, BLXK MNTN is on the way to the top. His graphic work appears on releases from Deadbeats and HypnoVizion, and powers visuals for artists like Kayzo and Riot Ten.
It’ll be no surprise if BLXK MNTN’s audio-visual work becomes more prominent in the heavy, dark side of EDM soon. Listeners can stream SWEAT by BLXK MNTN here.
