Even though I didn't release any songs this year, 2023 was one of the biggest and best years I've had in terms of the quantity AND quality of my projects. As 2023 comes to a close, I've started over 263+ projects. Obviously, most of them aren't finished or even structured songs. I'd call them more like ideas. But out of those 263 projects, these 24 stuck out to me. 

I started 2023 out in a creative rut (as usual for the time) with 28 ideas in January, none of which were even half decent. Then February hit, and I started to fall in love with DNB all over again, starting the month off with the Sleep Token flip (at the end of the mix//I'm working on revamping it right now, that's an early demo) but that's when I figured out how to push through the early parts of the production process and to not overthink shit. (shoutout kennybeats)

I took a step back and realized how critical I've been of myself and my work, and just how unrealistic my standards were. Once I just got in the flow when starting a track, and just kept pushing through the "writer's block" I was able to make more than just an 8 bar drop loop. I've written more structured songs just this year alone than I ever have, combined.

It's so hard to pick a favorite track, honestly. I'd say the Sleep Token flip, maybe just because it's what got my new writing process started. My second favorite is probably the "Bou x Hedex - Do You Like That" flip. That's actually the most recent track in the reel, AND the first track I've made in Ableton. I started it about 3 days before this reel was uploaded. I'm definitely spending the rest of this year and probably the better part of 2024 learning Ableton. So far, so good. After using FL off an on for 10 years, give or take, I've got a lot of bad habits to unlearn. 

I wouldn't have been able to do it if I didn't have @Cybersex screaming at me (honestly, for years at this point) to actually take music seriously for once. Along with many close friends who have shown me nothing but support, and given me constructive criticism to help me grow as a producer. They've all grown to be like family to me. 

Most of them I've known for well over 5+ years now: @cybersex @phrazian @feelsuite @iamjustaloser @colorparade @xivionation @yiro-2 @marckca98 and ofc, birdman (but he just lurks these days) you guys have a special place in my heart and I love y'all to death.

2023 ID SHOWCASE REEL

Sream & DL : https://go.gravitasrecordings.com/rudestar

@FeelSuite & @Spitfya have teamed up for a soulful collaboration finally seeing the light of day on Gravitas Recordings August 1st.  An atmospheric journey that blends lush synth work with heavier 140 Dubstep bass and energy, bringing raw emotion and a beautiful journey from start to finish.  This single truly takes the listener to somewhere special and blends many styles and ideas together in a cohesive way.

Rudestar

Free Download

Feel Suite & Spitfya - Rudestar

28
EMT
about 200+ unfinished tracks 💀
i dont care about plays 
i just like making music

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Gravitas Music is an Austin, TX based record label and creative collective that serves as a platform for international artists to showcase their work. The mantra of the multi-genre electronic music label, "doing good with good music," has become a way of life. 

Since its inception in 2011, Gravitas boasts over 220 releases from a selection of producers worldwide. Fueled by its passion to give talented musicians and visualists a platform to share their work, the company strives to give back to the community by raising money for various charitable causes through compilation albums. 

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