Paradigm Shift

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"Hard dance is everything to me, truly. It’s my friend circle, my daily driver, my strength. 4-to-the-floor kicks = infinite expression. The dedicated newcomers in the scene are going to completely change what hard dance represents in the states. In the near future, we’ll be hearing a lot more hardcore and uptempo from influential artists like Rollz Royce, Toumi, Schirmer, and AeroSway. When enough ears catch on to the sound - the sky’s the limit!" - @orotodj

Tracklist:
Oroto & Smoke Supreme - ID
Oroto & Rollz Royce - ID
Oroto & Smoke Supreme - 2 AMPED UP (Spiady Remix) 
Oroto & The Freaky Bastard - Falcon
Oroto & Smoke Supreme - ID
Oroto - ID 
Oroto - Drama (ID)
Oroto & Rollz Royce - One Spliff
Madmize - ID
Oroto & Floutmania - ID
Crazy Frog - Axel F (Oroto and Schirmer Remix)

Paradigm Shift 001 || Oroto

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HPNOTIC has been holding it down for the hardstyle scene in America. Over the year's she's played major events like Basscon Wasteland and Escape Psycho Circus and releasing tunes like "Move Your Body" with Kamikaze on Keeping The Rave Alive. America isn't the only place she's seen success as she's been all over the world bringing her hypnotizing sound to the biggest stages including Defqon. 1, Q-base, and Hard With Style. 

When asked about the Hard Dance scene in the US, HPNOTIC was very excited about its growth. She explained that audiences in the US are more open to hybrid styles of music and spoke on the collaborations that have ensued. "I see more and more artists from different genres collaborating with hard dance artists, as well as hard dance artists taking influences from other genres," HPNOTIC said. "I’m excited about this evolution! I think creativity comes from combining different things together. Diversity will continue to bring hard dance to the next level." 

On February 26, HPNOTIC is scheduled to take the stage at Basscon Wasteland - and to celebrate the return of the festival she stopped by to spin an exclusive mix for our Paradigm Shift series. Her mix gives fans a taste of her 'HPNOTIC' style and features plenty of homegrown talent including Lucky Rabbit, Lady Faith, Talon, RIZE, and a special unreleased treat as well.

"Hard dance music literally changed my life and it’s a huge part of my identity. There is a countless amount of influence it has on my life. My love and passion for hard dance music has pushed me to achieve unimaginable things such as moving to Amsterdam and Los Angeles, as well as connecting with thousands of people all around the world. I can’t imagine myself existing without it. With hard dance music, I feel like I can be myself, free from external pressure. I’ve been dedicated to my HPNOTIC project for over a decade now." 

Tracklist:
1. HPNOTIC - TBA
2. KELTEK - SPIRIT OF THE NIGHT
3. Au5 & RUNN - MAKE YOU CRY (HPNOTIC BOOTLEG)
4. AUREDE & SATOSHI - VIBE OF ASIA
5. DA TWEEKAZ - WHITE LINES
6. LADY FAITH - PARTY
7. NARCYZ & GMAXX & SEBADENTIS - RUN FAR AWAY
8. DARKSIDERZ & PULSATORZ - LEFT HAND PATH
9. LUCKY RABBIT - PARADISE
10. THEO GOBENSEN - TALES OF THE PHOENIX
11. HPNOTIC & KAMIKAZE - MOVE YOUR BODY
12. TALON & RIZE - BEAT BACK
13. TONESHIFTERZ - PSYSTYLE PT2
14. ARTIFACT - LOST IN THIS WORLD
15. DECIBELA - TROUBLEMAKER
16. DARREN STYLES - COME RUNNING (LUCKY RABBIT REMIX)
17. VIRTUAL RIOT & MODESTEP - THIS COULD BE US (TALON & HPNOTIC REMIX)

Paradigm Shift 002 || HPNOTIC [Road To Basscon Wasteland]

Since his first release in 2018, FADEAD has held it down for the hard dance scene in the Bay Area and beyond. While he specializes in powerful euphoric records like "Need You Here" and "Without Me," he can also throw down some heat in different styles. Over the past few years, he's had two dubstep/hardstyle hybrid collaborations with Stryer, showing his versatility and ability to adapt no matter the situation.

FADEAD kicked off 2022 in a big way as he was a part of the launch for NRG Records with "Into The Fire," which saw him utilizing the hard psy sound and creating a fine line between euphoric hardstyle and rawstyle. When asked about the hard dance scene in America, he felt that there's going to be a major breakthrough soon. "With the more exposure the EDM community gets from [hard dance], the more of a chance it has of becoming a bigger market compared to how it is at the moment," he said. "Deep down… everyone comes around sooner or later, and I am honored to be a part of its upbringing in America."

Looking to keep the momentum going, he stopped by to spin up a guest mix on our hard dance mix series, Paradigm Shift. Without spoiling too much, this mix includes four unreleased tunes, where three of them belong to FADEAD, along with a multitude of the latest and greatest hard dance tunes from Europe. The Bay Area producer also shows love to plenty of homegrown artists, so fans will hear tunes from KAMI, Quarkee, and TYEGUYS throughout its runtime.

FADEAD has earned himself a spot as one of the producers that are contributing to the recent growth of hard dance music and you're not going to want to miss him on his way to the top. With that being said, turn the volume up to 11 and crank on his latest mix to get a taste of one of the brightest young talents in the American Hard Dance scene.

Tracklist:
IMY (FADEAD HARDER EDIT) - Reaper
In The Dark - Warface
In Da Getto (Quarkee XTRA RAW Flip) - J Balvin, Skrillex 
ID - FADEAD
Dance Tonight - Darren Styles, Timmy Trumpet, Azteck
Oasis - Firelite
Juice - So Juice
ID - OverDrive
Into The Fire - FADEAD
TOO COLD - Rooler, Sickmode
ID - FADEAD X TYEGUYS
Demise - Vasto
Be My Lover 2K22 - KAMI
Lucid Dream - Adjuzt
City Lights - Rebellion
ID - FADEAD X OverDrive
Brink Of Madness - Thyron
Falling Up - Cryex
On My Own - Vertile
Virtual Reality - Ran-D, Kronos
The Other Side (ft. Nathalie Blue) - Devin Wild
Embracing The Madness - D-Sturb, Sound Rush
Without Me - FADEAD

Paradigm Shift 003 || FADEAD

"Hard dance is everything to me. I remember getting exposed to it when I was 13. I had never heard something so powerful, with so much emotion behind the melodies, and the aggression behind the kicks. It’s all emotions in one project or track. It’s not for many, but I know it means something special to all of us that do listen to hard dance. It’s a lifestyle!  As for me, I’m really looking forward to releasing the music I’ve been holding on to! I hope that I get to play more shows for you guys as well. It’s amazing seeing people hit every kickroll to my tracks!" - Distortion Code

Paradigm Shift 004 || Distortion Code

"Hard dance has always been a delightful experience since I heard my first hardstyle track in 2016. Since then, I've been going faster and faster in the tempo, and I've ended up here in a grateful, loving community with great friends and most importantly, hard dance! I hope to explore the world with USTEMPO and my friends Oroto, Rollz Royce, EQUAL2, Kimmercore, Aerosway, Chrizens and more! Shout out to these peeps for helping me along the way. Without them, I wouldn't be who I am today. Thanks everyone, and I hope you stay tuned." - @Toumi

Tracklist:
1. EQUAL2 - Krunk
2. E-Force - Seven (JudaX'S ''4+2'' Edit) (Oroto Ustempo Flip)
3. GPF x S3RL - Cum Say Henlo (Toumi Ustempo Flip)
4. Smoke Supreme x Oroto - ID
5. EQUAL2 x Chrizens x AeroSway - Weak Mofo X (Toumi Ustempo Live Edit)
6. GPF - Crywank (Toumi Ustempo Flip)
7. Smoke Supreme x Rollz Royce - Up N' Down
8. Kimmercore - Concrete X (Toumi Ustempo Edit)
9. The Freaky Bastard - Never Hot (Oroto Ustempo Flip)
10. Gargäntua - La Mort Avec Toi (Billx Remix) (Toumi Live Edit)

Paradigm Shift 005 || Toumi

Japanese DJ and producer Rinaly has been turning heads in the trance music scene for a decade, and she only continues to grow her faithful following with each passing year. Her stunning soundscapes have graced labels, including Coldharbour Recordings, FSOE, AVA White, and more. She's also been a force behind the decks, performing at major festivals such as Dreamstate SoCal, Ultra Japan, and editions of Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas, Japan, Mexico, and China.

Fresh off the release of "Running" and her recent tour throughout North America, Rinaly swung by to spin a mix for the Spring Sound Waves series. Give it a spin!

Read the article -> https://edmidentity.com/2025/05/11/edmid-spring-sound-waves-2025-rinaly/

Tracklist
01 Rinaly pres. Rina Mirai - ID
02 Rinaly - Astrology (Rina Mirai Tech Mix)
03 Rinaly & Julie Thompson - Running
04 Mike Zaloxx & Rinaly, ILSE - Dark of the Night
05 Andy Moor - The Real You (Rinaly Remix)
06 Rinaly & Clara Yates - Oh Fragile Girl
07 Nicky Romero - Lighthouse (Rinaly Remix)
08 Rinaly Feat. Donna Tella - Home (Rinaly DnB Remix)

EDMID Spring Sound Waves 2025 || Rinaly

"I see the more melodic side of hardstyle is slowly coming back now, and I’m all up for it! I hope we can push it into a new and fresh direction rather than going back to what it was. I also hope fans stay open to artists experimenting with new ideas." - Stormerz

Read the full article -> https://edmidentity.com/2025/06/03/paradigm-shift-041-stormerz/

Paradigm Shift 041 || Stormerz [Defqon.1 Weekend Festival Warm-Up Mix]

"Drum and bass really represents the underground. It's energy, unity, and raw expression. The community is like a global family built on a shared passion and underground spirit that’s full of amazing people." - AC13

Read the full interview -> https://edmidentity.com/2025/06/10/drum-bass-devotions-010-ac13/

Drum & Bass Devotions 010 || AC13

"Overall, the scene [in Saudi Arabia] is still finding its identity. At times, it can feel a bit scattered or uncertain, but that’s a natural part of any new movement — especially in a country where this type of culture is just beginning to take root. The community is still relatively small; there’s a strong sense of connection. A lot of people know each other, and that adds to the vibe. It feels fresh, intimate, and like something meaningful is being built from the ground up." - Erizo

Read the full interview -> https://edmidentity.com/2025/06/23/this-is-home-106-erizo-riyadh/

This Is Home 106 || Erizo [Riyadh]

"We titled this mix In Flight Entertainment, in hopes that it raises the vibration of the listener and propels them into the stratosphere at high velocity." - The Illustrious Blacks

Read the full article -> https://edmidentity.com/2025/06/29/edmid-summer-sessions-2025-the-illustrious-blacks/

EDMID Summer Sessions 2025 || The Illustrious Blacks [In-Flight Entertainment Mix]

"I’d love for more people to discover the beauty and depth of this underground sound, while still preserving its authenticity and resisting excessive commercialization. In Serbia, the techno scene has always been strong, especially considering the country’s size. I hope it continues to thrive, and one of my personal goals is to eventually start organizing my own events. Being able to share my energy and artistic vision with the people of my country would truly be a dream come true." - Anoy

Read the article -> https://edmidentity.com/2025/07/01/paradigm-shift-042-anoy/

Paradigm Shift 042 || Anoy

Southern California has been a hotbed for talent in the dance music scene, and Babsy. is looking to stake his claim as part of the next wave of talent. Hailing from Thousand Oaks, his emotion-fueled sound has been influenced by progressive house and dubstep artists, along with the days he spent at the beach in nearby Malibu. This culminated in looks from labels like TH3RD BRAIN, Headroom, and bitbird as well as artist support from Louis The Child, Madeon, and more.

Read the interview -> https://edmidentity.com/2025/07/02/artist-spotlight-babsy/

Tracklist:
1. Babsy. - ID
2. Babsy. w/Moceans - Promise
3. Babsy. - Never Gunna
4. Oppidan - You & I (Original Mix)
5. Babsy. - Everywhere
6. Babsy. w/LAYNE - Late Nights
7. Rommii - Drive Me Crazy
8. Babsy. w/Jeanne Taylor - LIKE THIS
9. Disclosure - Arachnids (Extended Edit)
10. Champion, Shermanology - Badder (Original Mix)
11. Sammy Virji, Flowdan - Shella Verse (Babsy. Flip)
12. Mike - Someone Make It Stop (Babsy. Flip)
13. Babsy. ID
14. Babsy. ID

EDMID Guest Mix 470 || Babsy.

Melodies that become adventurous but also serve as amities for walking through a seashore, the woods or any place that can observe the beauties of the outdoors.
An idealism, where electronica sounds echo the organic textures of the cosmos and the deep bounds of existence. An overwhelming expedition to all places and dimensions.

About Lannka

Founder of the Bercana Music label im- print, Athens born and raised DJ - Producer, a mind lost in music,Sets and residencies to some of the most respected nightclubs and venues Greece has to offer including the legendary isle of Mykonos. An experienced individual who has performed alongside major artists and producers. His production sound focuses around melodic, atmospheric and emotional tastes

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Hrag is back with another wonderful podcast preparing for his latest EP Mirroring Responses out soon on P&P.

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Paradigm Shift 042 || Anoy

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