Tomorrowland Music and Rampage, the biggest drum & bass and dubstep party in the universe, are teaming up for an exciting collaborative EP, co-released through both imprints.
The 4-track EP is made up of a string of brand-new productions by some of drum & bass’ finest talents, including Macky Gee, AC13 & Leo Baby, Georgie Riot & KartyPartyy and Maze.
Just recently, Rampage hosted the mesmerizing Rose Garden stage during the two weekends of Tomorrowland‘s iconic 20-year anniversary edition LIFE.
Here’s what Macky Gee had to say about the release:
“This was inspired by a previous single, ‘Destiny’. When writing it, I realized it was similar in style and structure but a more up to date version, hence the choice of the name.”
Speaking about the release AC13 said:
“Leo Baby and I met at a tiny festival two summers ago in the UK. He was the first voice I heard emitting from the main tent, and I was instantly drawn to it. I watched his whole set and moments after he finished I had to go up to him and introduce myself. Very rarely do I hear someone live and instantly propose to collab, but we started chatting and realized: we live in the same city, we’re both born only days apart (Leo star signs!), and we were both about to move to the same city as well (Bristol).
We had so much in common and became such good friends that this collab formed in such a natural and beautiful manner. The track in itself amalgamates the feeling of the season changes, seeing someone you love less and your feelings changing like the seasons throughout the tracks progression.
I hold this track very dear to me as I was going through a tough time in a relationship that was long distance which has now sadly ended. Maybe subconsciously I wrote the track about this part of my life…”
Leo Baby added: “I met Jay (AC13) at a tiny festival in the English countryside. He saw me play and thought I had a great voice and got my details. It was then we discovered we both lived in Brighton (and were born a day apart!), so when we returned to Brighton we met up to have some drinks in the summer time.
Soon after he invited me to sing a chorus over a track he had produced. I sang it, and we wrote a verse & pre-chorus, and recorded it all. Then it was left. Five months later and he sends me the song again, but with a fresh track underneath. An entirely different arrangement. It was amazing, the song had new life, and it was just better!
Now it’s being released with Tomorrowland Music and we’re super excited about it. It’s a song about missing someone deeply, and the comfort their presence brings you and them.”
Georgie Riot: “I am based in the UK and Kartypartyy is based in Thailand, we decided to collaborate because we rate each other’s music. It shows that you can bring different parts of the world together through music.”
Kartypartyy: “I met Georgie Riot one night at a show in Belgium 3 years ago, and we instantly connected over our shared passion for music. I was inspired by her vibe, and I decided to make a song that I sent to her. She liked it, and that’s how we ended to collaborate. So music brought us together even though we are miles apart.”
Maze: “‘Roses‘ is a deeply personal and evocative track that dives into the complex emotions of love, betrayal, and self-discovery. The song captures the essence of someone who once seemed perfect, symbolized by the enchanting scent of a thousand roses, but whose fragrance has since faded. Written during a tumultuous period, the lyrics reflect a journey of vulnerability and the painful realization of being taken for granted.”
The Tomorrowland Music & Rampage EP is out now via all platforms.
Tomorrowland Music & Rampage EP
- Macky Gee – Destiny Part II
- AC13 & Leo Baby – I MISS U
- Georgie Riot & Kartypartyy – Mad (feat. Toddlah)
- Maze – Roses
