Benda and OG Nixin tear into the scene with “Public Enemies,” a ruthless new single featuring California rapper XAE, dropping August 20th via Bassrush Records.
Listen here : https://bassrush.ffm.to/publicenemies
Rooted in the chaos of riddim and driven by a militant vocal performance from XAE, “Public Enemies” is an all-out barrage aimed squarely at the opps. Dub sirens and detuned organ stabs set a sinister tone, spiraling into a relentless mix of sub-rattling bass, snarling mids, and high-pitched textures engineered for maximum destruction. It’s a no-frills warcry from two producers who know exactly how to weaponize sound.
The single marks a long-overdue studio link-up between Miami’s Benda and Southern California’s OG Nixin, two powerhouses in bass music with deep ties to hip-hop culture and a mutual love for unfiltered heaviness. Their onstage synergy was first sparked during a back-to-back set they threw down for fellow label regulars, ATLiens, as part of their recent North American tour, and reignited at the iconic Red Rocks venue earlier this year. “Public Enemies” was written with those sets in mind—designed to cause chaos and built for the pit.
Chronicling a run of stellar back-to-back sets that paved the way for their new collab, Benda explains: “Me and OG Nixin have been really good friends for years now, but we had never worked together. Last year, we had our first b2b as support for ATLiens on their ‘Leaving the world Behind’ Tour. The set went so well that we got to do it again at Red Rocks earlier this year! We knew we had to work on a song together for that set.”
Echoing his sentiments that a joint release has been long overdue, OG Nixin says, “It was about time me and Benda cooked something up. Every time I play the track , it turns the whole crowd up, so I’m glad we finally get to put it out and give the fans what they want.”
Sharing his excitement to run it back with Bassrush Records for his next release, XAE states: “Linkin’ up with OG Nixin and Benda on this one was straight fire. We didn’t overthink it, just tapped in, sent ideas back and forth, and let the energy flow. Always dope to lock in with real ones like that. And shoutout Bassrush—feels good to be back workin’ with the fam again.”
Benda has become a wrecking force on Bassrush, known for merging the raw edge of rap with the pulverizing weight of trap and dubstep. His standout EPs ‘Hostile Homicide’ and ‘Beat The Block,’ alongside speaker-rattling singles like “Camo Diamond Rollie,” “Cut Throat,” and “Crypt,” have earned consistent praise from outlets like Run The Trap, Dubstep FBI, and Glasse Factory.
OG Nixin, repping Southern California’s boundary-pushing bass scene, brings a West Coast bite to his experimental sound. His Bassrush arsenal includes the brutal cut “Still Bussin” and a warped remix of ATLiens’ “Shelter” from the ‘Ghost Planet (Remixes)’ project, each earning heavy rotation from tastemakers including Blanke, Jessica Audiffred, and GAWM.
Lastly, West Coast rapper XAE has been leaving his stamp on bass music with his signature scream-rap style, which has been a major showstopper on the Bassrush catalog. He previously touched down on RIOT Ten and High Zombie’s mosh-ready collab “FTPU,” in addition to his killer contribution to Infekt and HAMRO’s “Da Pit,” which locked the No. 1 spot on Beatport’s ‘Dubstep’ chart.
With “Public Enemies,” Benda and OG Nixin kick the door open on a new era of collaboratio—one that’s gritty, aggressive, and tailor-made for the frontlines of bass music’s most chaotic dancefloors.
Benda & OG NIXIN new single “Public Enemies,” featuring XAE, is available on all platforms via Bassrush Records.
More About Benda
Benda’s music lives at the intersection of bass and rap raw, aggressive, and unapologetically his own. Known for pushing heavy sound design and hard-hitting drums, his sound blends the energy of trap, the grit of hip-hop, and the chaos of dubstep into something that hits di ff erent. What sets Benda apart is his ear for rhythm and fl ow pulling in fl uence from rap culture and fl ipping it into high-impact, bass-driven records that work just as well in headphones as they do on massive stages. Whether it’s a vocal-heavy anthem or a stripped-back banger, every track has that signature edge. He’s not here to follow trends. Benda’s building his own lane, relentless, and true to the sound he believes in.
More About OG Nixin
Luis Casas AKA OG Nixin is a Mexican dubstep DJ born and raised in southern California. He is known for blending his West Coast influences with the modern sounds of dubstep to create a truly unique musical experience. Drawing inspiration from hip-hop icons like Ice Cube , Mack 10 and electronic dance music icons such as Noisia, Skrillex, Feed Me, and Deadmau5. OG Nixin infuses their raw energy into his music, creating a new dimension of sound that captures the essence of his diverse influences.
More About XAE
XAE is an emerging rap-meets-dubstep artist known for his distinctive scream-rap vocals and hard-hitting collaborations. His feature on “DA PIT” by Infekt & Hamro marked his explosive entry into the scene. From there, his appearance alongside Riot Ten and High Zombie on “FTPU” further solidified his reputation for delivering artful destruction on the mic.
More About Bassrush Records
Built around the legacy it has created since its earliest days in the underground back in 2002, Bassrush has established itself as a pillar within the bass music scene. Over the years, the crew has cultivated a movement that has taken on many forms, from its massive festival stages around the world to their more intimate nights on the dancefloor. In 2016, Bassrush Records materialized as a means to take their barrier-breaking mentality into the label world, pushing boundaries in dubstep, trap, drum & bass, and everything in between. With a catalog that banks on both heavyweights and up-and-coming talent alike, Bassrush Records has put its stamp on artists including Subtronics, Caspa, REAPER, Borgore, Infekt, Jon Casey, Hekler, Svdden Death, Moody Good, Zeke Beats, Jantsen, Eliminate, Turno, Kompany, RIOT TEN, ATLiens, Hamdi, AHEE, LAYZ, YDG, Jessica Audiffred, HEYZ, and more.