The 7 Best Bass Tracks On Beatport You May Have Missed

Coming soon via the Paris-born, London-based imprint Moveltraxx, “Wrk Dat Body” is the first single from DJ Earl’s sophomore album Bass + Funk & Soul. This one’s a fresh, classic tune in the Teklife tradition with a smart alternation of choirs and vocals.

Sumgii, Illaman, and Chunky joined forces on the breaks and garage-influenced “Lost In Space,” and one week later, we got this sick remix from Zed Bias: it’s minimalistic yet heavy, with a huge kick and UK funky swing. Love it!

Ivy Lab are back on their own label 20/20 LDN Recordings, with “Fidget,” a track that boasts a deconstructed beat with TR-808 elements. The predominant kick is supported by a soulful vocal contrasted by an anxiety-inducing vibe, but it closes with a dreamy pad on the back half to make this track stand out, just like a lot of the music from this label.

Let’s celebrate the creation of Basskruit, a new deep dubstep label launched by Duploc founder Pieter Grauwels and the talented producer Hebbe. TMSV’s remix of “Ketel” by Sweepa and Tosti is a fine deep dubstep track with nice work on the swing, accentuated by several layers of percussion, a swamp of bass, and a catchy flute melody. A future classic for sure.

Check out “Piranha Plant,” the latest track from Kodama off Subaltern Records. I remember the smash hit “IMHK” from Glume and Phossa on the same label, and upon finding “Piranha Plant,” I was expecting a track with a great melody — and here we are. The alternation of piano, bells, and different melodic percussion creates a beautiful orchestration. I love these 140 BPM vibes!

When it comes to the future of dubstep, Oolacile is an artist who continues to push the genre’s boundaries and lead his community. Following the launch of his own label Halcyon Sound, Oolacile dropped a new full-length record that’s teeming with cutting-edge sound design — check out “Cloud Mind” for a delightfully disorienting listening experience.