Ben Mercedez NEW single, "Who R U To Say" out NOW!

From the album, "SAY WHAT U WANT" out NOW!

#BM2

Produced by: Ben Mercedez
Written by: Ben Mercedez
Performed by: Ben Mercedez

Lyrics:

I feel suffocated when I hear your voice
Don't look at me, don't sit and stare
I feel suffocated when I'm in your room
My heart beat stays pouding so I come alive

WHO R U TO SAY
To define me and myself
Somethings hiding in me, yeah
The true superstar

Eh eh eh, eh ah ah
Eh eh eh, eh ah ah
Eh eh eh, eh ah ah
Eh eh eh, eh ah ah

WHO R U TO SAY
Who I am
WHO R U TO SAY who I am, am, am, am
WHO R U TO SAY who I am, am, am, am
WHO R U TO SAY who I am, am, am, am
WHO R U TO SAY who I am

I feel suffocated from the 8 to 3
The schoolin' life just wasn't made for me
I feel suffocated when I feel your glare
My heart beat stays pouding so I come for more

WHO R U TO SAY
To define me and myself
Somethings hiding in me, yeah
The true superstar

Eh eh eh, eh ah ah
Eh eh eh, eh ah ah
Eh eh eh, eh ah ah
Eh eh eh, eh ah ah

WHO R U TO SAY
Who I am
WHO R U TO SAY who I am, am, am, am
WHO R U TO SAY who I am, am, am, am
WHO R U TO SAY who I am, am, am, am
WHO R U TO SAY who I am

You can't break a soul on fire
When my mind tells me I'm the one
I won't care I won't care
Show me who you are tonight

Eh eh eh, eh ah ah
Eh eh eh, eh ah ah
Eh eh eh, eh ah ah
Eh eh eh, eh ah ah

WHO R U TO SAY who I am, am, am, am
WHO R U TO SAY who I am, am, am, am
WHO R U TO SAY who I am, am, am, am
WHO R U TO SAY who I am

I feel suffocated when I hear your voice
Don't look at me, don't sit and stare
I feel suffocated when I'm in your room
My heart beat stays pouding so I come alive

Released: 2/9/24

Who R U To Say

Wanda Dub

Are you with me Instrumental with the vocals of Halsey and Enrique Iglesias.

Lost Frequencies - Are You With Me (Remix)

Memoirs of a Garage

What A Crime

Acid bones

Acid Bones

We shine like neon stars, when the sun goes down
The music takes you higher, when the sun goes down

The Sun Goes Down

I don’t want to get too deep with this, but hear me out….To all my followers, friends, family & fans -

Leandro is not just any kid you randomly cross paths with in life. He’s a kind, talented and overall solid human who made this significant moment of ours REAL. I wouldn’t have been able to do this without him - obviously - because as a producer (who can’t rap or sing for shit), the only way I get my message across is through the beats. But what’s a beat without someone’s voice, melodies or lyrics? Hip Hop, Reggaeton, etc albums are not made that way. This is not Lo-Fi or Classical music (even though the intro to the album is 🎻). So I always knew I’d have to rely on someone who else to bring those budding beats to life…and generally I’m not the type of guy that likes to rely on people for stuff, just saying. So I was kind of annoyed with the realization. But fuck it. It’s the only way AND the right one !

EL LARRA is the first person I’ve worked with that loved most of the beats I put forward. Simple as that. He wanted more. So more is what he got (good thing I happened to own a large stockpile of frosted inventory, sitting in multiple digital warehouses [external hard drives] ready for mass market deployment). Anyways, he unlocked the potential inside me. The confidence you get when any artist is inspired by your creations is exactly what births this type of situation. So this is my personal Guru & Dj Premier moment…

Also I’d like to mention that this whole experience was a multi-cultural bridge that properly connected us. In fact, the so called ‘language barrier’ I faced at the beginning turned out to be nothing more than a basic, primitive illusion.

I couldn’t have know that 3 months into meeting each other for the first time we’d put ink to contract & legally formalize this collaboration. Fast forward 2+ years later and we have a body of work that encapsulates and speaks this whole process better than anything else.

This is the story of a Cuban boy who made his way through the pitfalls of life, experiencing the horrors & difficulties that too many people in our world face daily, only to ascend - luckily - through migration & other ways, to ultimately another level of a thick & toxic Layer Cake: Miami.

But fear not! This is ain’t a sob story….or a redemption story. It’s one of hope, obsession & LOVE. You will find this project rich with our musical DNA. It was not rushed, it happened exactly the way it was supposed to…similar to a gentle turtles pace.

From the moment I stepped foot on the fateful day in Paris @ the 1998 DMC DJ World Championships, to my first studio sessions in Nanterre in the summer of 2000, to releasing my first song on Soundcloud in 2010, to this 305 juncture right here in 2024…The culmination of my trials & tribulations are finally laid bare, and with that being said…

We proudly present our joint debut album: SANTA CRUZ. A musical mosaic full of heavy grooves & 808 bounces that I pray will bring extremely positive vibes to your lives…and to that of your patient neighbors. Once you’ve heard it & cried tears of sorrow, pretty please leave a comment below with your thoughts, favorite tracks & why you hate it disgusts you. 

Truly unruly,

- 🧊🍦

“Every child has a wound that is the source of their power.”

Linktr.ee/icekream

MDNA

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MDNA - El Larra x icekream

A bassy vibe with a nice little organ synth roll in this one. Guess the bootlegged track!

Go Gangsta

Put Up

Gamble

Project_600 demo.mp3

Born and raised on a grain farm in Saskatchewan, Djstubble’s connection to music runs deep, starting with his Jamaican roots. His mother’s side of the family from Jamaica introduced him to the vibrant sounds of dancehall as a child, with late-night walks through the streets of Kingston immersing him in the rhythms that would later influence his own sound. His father, a vinyl enthusiast, further fueled his passion by taking him to record shops in Kingston, where they would hunt for rare records—laying the foundation for a lifelong love of music.

From an early age, Djstubble showed a natural affinity for rhythm, starting percussion at just eight years old. His love for music evolved over the years, and he eventually found himself drawn to the underground electronic scene. The UK sound—particularly bass house, afro house, Italo house, jungle, and underground hip hop—became his musical home. His influences include pioneering figures like Chris Sheppard, whose work on the Electric Circus show deeply resonated with him. The energy and innovation of the UK scene and independent labels, especially Defected Records, shaped his creative vision and sound.

Djstubble's journey as a DJ began online, streaming on Twitch and quickly building a dedicated fanbase with his eclectic sets. His style is a blend of the underground, with a heavy focus on groove and energy, whether it’s the punchy basslines of house or the frenetic pace of jungle. He has worked extensively in the Edmonton area, providing the soundtrack for weddings and corporate events, but his true passion lies in music production. Whether behind the decks or in the studio, Djstubble is all about creating tracks that not only move the body but connect with the soul.

Now, Djstubble continues to hone his craft, pushing the boundaries of sound while staying true to the roots of the UK underground scene. As he takes his productions and performances to new heights, his goal is clear: to create immersive experiences that leave lasting impressions on every listener.

Go Gangsta

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