Riot Ten Shatters Genre Boundaries with His Explosive New Album Requiem For A Riot
A Defiant 15-Track Statement of Artistic Evolution.
From the underground of El Paso to the frontlines of global bass music, Riot Ten has long been known for bringing chaos to the dancefloor - but with Requiem For A Riot, the trailblazing producer delivers his most boundary-smashing and artistically evolved release to date. Unleashed as a full-length album, Requiem For A Riot is more than a collection of tracks - it’s a bold, cinematic journey through sound, power, and personal identity.
Forged through months of studio experimentation and battle-tested in the white-hot intensity of live shows, the album is Riot Ten’s clearest creative statement yet: aggressive, diverse, and totally unfiltered.
“I think this album really encapsulates my diversity as an artist – and overall desire to not be held to any genre norms,” says Riot Ten. “Some of my all-time favorite collabs are on this project as well. Can’t wait to see how it’s received!”
Built as a three-act sonic narrative - with “Exult” (intro), “Arrival” (interlude), and “Requiem” (outro) anchoring the experience - the project transcends the conventional album format. Collaborations fuel much of the energy, with heavy hitters like Deorro, TYNAN, Versa, Smoakland, Lit Lords, and soWAYV lending their signature styles to a melting pot of dubstep, trap, Latin bass, and hip-hop.
Already-heard heaters like “High-Octane” and “Bass Bop” set the tone with Riot Ten’s signature festival-tested energy. But it’s the deeper cuts and unreleased gems that truly define the album’s creative ambition. Tracks like “Riot” featuring Smokey and “CRASHOUT” with SAMKING deliver peak rail-breaking aggression, reinforcing Riot Ten’s roots in high-intensity bass. Meanwhile, “All Black Tint” - a fierce collaboration with Lit Lords and soWAYV - descends into darker, grittier trap territory, adding a harder-edged layer to the mix.
“New Sound,” a joint effort with Smoakland and featuring Era Harris, pulls things in a different direction with its laid-back, hip-hop-infused bounce, offering a refreshing tonal shift that showcases Riot Ten’s versatility. Then there’s “MexiHop,” a solo bilingual track that connects Riot Ten’s cultural heritage with his global bass identity, fusing heavy low-end with vocal flair. Rounding out the sonic assault is “Bussin’ Up” with Lukav, which hits with thunderous drops and unstoppable momentum - the kind of colossal energy that has defined Riot Ten’s festival dominance.
A VIP rework of “Bass Bop” also makes an appearance, dialing up the chaos on an already-beloved fan favorite and cementing the album’s high-octane intensity. Since breaking out with the bass anthem “Rail Breaker” (nearing 20 million Spotify streams), Riot Ten has carved his place as a fearless innovator in the global bass scene. Requiem For A Riot marks not just an evolution but a complete redefinition of his sound - more layered, more diverse, and more determined than ever. With major appearances booked at Dancefestopia, Lost Lands, and beyond, Riot Ten isn’t just dropping an album - he’s kicking off an era. At its core, Requiem For A Riot is Riot Ten’s artistic manifesto: a call to break rules, erase genre lines, and bring raw energy back to the forefront of electronic music. It’s loud, it’s personal, and it’s Riot Ten at his most daring.
