Seattle-bred producer Snt Cruze provides an engagingly atmospheric sound on his single “Tesing 1”, which draws influence from hip-hop as well as electronica and afrobeats. Cruze, who hails from the Pacific Northwest and is relatively new to the music scene, has already made waves with the few songs he has released, and shown that he has an ear for eclectic, energizing sonics. “Tesing 1” is a dynamic song that feels like it sits interestingly between IDM and instrumental hip-hop, presenting his idiosyncratic beatmaking style.
“Tesing 1” opens with a lively synth riff somewhat resemblant of Aphex Twin, before a vital, crisp drum groove drops in to underscore the synths. Infused with an afrobeats influence, the drums merge with distorted, bouncy 808s to give the instrumental track a brisk rhythm. “Tesing 1” feels refreshing and freeing, making for a solid introduction to the Seattle-born producer.
The latest from Snt Cruze, “Tesing 1” finds him blending together diverse sounds for a colorful and energetic release. Since this is one of his first additions to his budding discography, we are excited to see what may be coming next from him.
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