Des McMahon is being hailed as one of the most vibrant up and coming producers because of his demonstrated versatility. His sound provides a strong indication of adaptive cultural identity, guaranteed victorious in any scenario of musical Darwinism. It’s survival of the fittest and McMahon is particularly favorable in the jungle right now.
His purpose, lavished with an extensive understanding of the roots of electronic dance music, relies on the mindset that production is a deep art – the meticulous reflection of an artists’ ideals.
‘Welcome To The Jungle’, released via Play Me Records, is a technically rich three track collection accentuating the darker aspects of rythmic bass music, kuduro, the ever-so-seeping elements of DC moombahton and an unorthodoxed use of 808’s . It’s the culmination of rave music meets tribal spirit.
McMahon isn’t the “drop a track a week” type. Rather, the Philly native turned DC staple focuses on top to bottom sound cleanliness encrypted with an array of influence.
Like many songs we regularly hear, neither ‘Lion’s Den’, ‘Bird Law’, nor ‘Gorilla Warfare’ rely on the effect of drastic peaks and valleys. Sure, there are some heavy buildups (especially in Bird Law). The difference though? “The drop” is never the defining feature. Each track maintains a steady tempo, translating onto the dance floor as a consistent vibration of perpetual groove. Less start and stop, just keep it moving people.
The Track by Track Skinny
- Lion’s Den- Developed with the pre-determined notion that he wanted to incorporate darker rave vibes into trap, without following the recently acknowledged par for 808 use. He admits that there is also a bit of tech trance influence, evident in an acid 303 line which has been a personal trademark of his.
- Bird Law – Influenced by the “hood booty music” one might experience in Philly club music (the speedy relative of Baltimore and Jersey club music). McMahon took aim at incorporating Latin percussive elements by infusing the track with tribal drums and carnival whistles.
- Gorilla Warfare – The lovechild of big, ravey moombahton and aesthetic melody. An interpretive ode to his connection with DC and the permissive roots of moombah.
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