Sydney-bred artist AK Sports is a forward-thinking producer, DJ, and radio host who is spearheading the nu-rave movement. Their unique sound fuses elements of breaks, hardcore, techno, bass, and warehouse-ready energy. The multi-talented creator makes their debut on HARD Recs with the relentless techno anthem “Ride Or Die.”
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“Ride Or Die” is a peak-time techno cut that’s brazen and bursting with confidence. Gritty female rap vocals make their presence known as soon as it enters the frame, flaunting an unwavering ferocity while offering an anthemic and swagged-out edge. The addictive vocals drift over a shifting soundscape that moves between brain-bending hypnotic melodies, murky chord triplets, frenetic shifting beeping tones, and pummeling percussive programming. Chunky kicks give the track a ruthless drive that amplifies the club-ready sound. The short but stripped-back drum breaks offer a brief lull in the intensity and make the heavy core hit even harder. The simplistic yet impactful vocal anchors the track while the ever-progressing production allows listeners a never-ending source of excitement. This is the soundtrack to losing oneself and every iota of worry on the dancefloor.
“‘Ride or Die’ was birthed from a modular jam and a techno kick,” says AK Sports. “Shout out to your ride or die.”
AK Sports is a Sydney-born and -bred artist currently operating out of Los Angeles. They are a resident on the iconic Rinse FM and recently closed out the Boiler Room LA party with Warp Mode. AK Sports was named one of the ‘10 best emerging female, trans, and non-binary producers‘ by Dummy Mag and has been touted as an ‘Emerging Act’ by Beatport. Their work has been supported by Alan Fitzpatrick, Jamz Supernova, ONYVVA, Partiboi69, and Dameela. Early last year, AK Sports hosted one of the recent Boiler Room showcases in LA, presented by their co-founded WARP MODE warehouse party collective alongside local legends Bianca Oblivion and Star Eyes. Later in the year, AK Sports went on to close out the main stage at the Boiler Room: LA Open Air festival, sharing the stage with Bored Lord, Introspekt, Hiroko Yamamura, Bapari, INVT and many more.
AK Sports recently hosted a homecoming tour in Australia, and will be heading to EDC Mexico the day after the single’s release, performing alongside Sara Landry, Indira Pagganatto, Nina Kraviz, and more.
Brazen, bumping, and energetic, “Ride Or Die” is a warehouse-ready anthem from the rising star.
AK Sports’ new single “Ride Or Die” is available on all platforms via HARD Recs.
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Renowned for curating the most cutting-edge lineups, HARD has solidified itself as a cultural institution within the live events space by continuously staying at the forefront of the ever-evolving dance scene. In 2018, they extended this forward-thinking ethos into their first compilation album, ‘HARD Summer 2018,’ an 18-track package aimed at showcasing the most sought-after sounds in house, techno, bass, trap and hip-hop music. With the launch of their very own HARD Recs imprint, they are providing a platform for the artists sprawled across their many stages at HARD Summer, Holy Ship!, and Day of the Dead. As its first full-fledged artist signing, they recruited UK powerhouse JOYRYDE, who has since released a string of high-octane singles, which eventually led up to his massive debut studio album, ‘BRAVE.’ Good Times Ahead (fka GTA) has graced the catalog with 2019’s ‘Good Times Bad Times at Hard Summer’ mixtape, featuring a star-studded roster that brought together high-profile acts such as Flosstradamus, What So Not, and more. Grammy-nominated sensation Wuki has also been enlisted to the roster, with respective singles featuring Diplo, Snappy Jit, Stoppa, and Juvenile leading up to the forthcoming release of his debut studio album. The most recent artist invited to join the ranks is Portuguese bass music maestro HOLLY. With many more new signings coming down the pipeline, HARD Recs will remain dedicated to its mission of shining a light on established legends and on-fire newcomers alike from all across the spectrum of contemporary music.
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