Florida low-end innovator CELO and Virginia’s metal-infused bass producer Vastive unleash their fierce collaborative single “HARDCORE,” set for release on July 4 via NGHTMRE and SLANDER’s renowned Gud Vibrations label.
Listen here : https://gudvibrations.ffm.to/hardcore
“HARDCORE” merges dubstep grit with heavy-metal aggression, pulling listeners into its dark, guitar-driven introduction before thrusting them into a relentless riddim drop. The track escalates further, shifting seamlessly into a punishing hard-techno breakdown, then smoothly concludes with a haunting, melodic outro. This electrifying progression perfectly showcases CELO’s groundbreaking production skills working in-cahoots with Vastive’s signature rock-inspired intensity.
Speaking on the solid chemistry they shared on the collab tip, CELO says, “Working with Vastive was a game-changer for me. His energy pushed me to dig deeper and take this track to places I didn’t think of. We share such a strong passion for that high intensity sound, and every moment in the studio felt like we were really feeding off each other’s drive. It’s everything we’ve both been about and I can’t wait for people to feel that energy when they hear it.”
Echoing his appreciation for the balance the pairing managed to strike via their new single, Vastive shares: “‘Hardcore’ is a culmination of running off solely on instinct and creative chemistry. CELO has a gift when it comes to finding the pulse of a record—and together, I feel we created something fun and that represents both our styles in a fresh way. Couldn’t be any happier with how this one came out.”
No strangers to the forefront of the bass music scene, CELO and Vastive each bring formidable credentials. CELO previously stormed Gud Vibrations with his collab “Step Up” alongside Perry Wayne, which was featured as the lead single on Wayne’s ‘Become a God’ EP. With tracks championed by major tastemakers like Excision, Illenium, Ray Volpe, and Jessica Audiffred, CELO has solidified his status across top festivals and venues, from North Coast Music Festival to supporting DJ Diesel at iconic venues nationwide.
Vastive, widely respected for his raw intensity and vocal prowess rooted in metal, has delivered high-caliber collaborations with heavy-hitters Sullivan King, Ray Volpe, LEVEL UP, Jiqui, and Benda. His aggressive yet refined sound has earned widespread industry acclaim, with support from legends like Excision, Kayzo, and Bear Grillz.
CELO and Vastive’s “HARDCORE” brings an electrifying dimension to Gud Vibrations, reaffirming the label’s reputation as a powerhouse incubator for groundbreaking electronic talent. Poised to dominate festival stages and ignite mosh pits alike, “HARDCORE” marks a bold step forward, uniting dubstep, metal, and techno into a devastatingly innovative sound that audiences won’t soon forget.
CELO and Vastive’s new single “HARDCORE” is available everywhere via Gud Vibrations.
More About CELO
Marcel Clota, better known as CELO, first came to prominence by releasing a series of remixes that gained support from industry leaders such as Skrillex, Marshmello, DJ Snake and Slander. Shortly after, his newfound success led to major festival plays and releases on renowned labels like Ultra Records, Sable Valley, Monstercat and Gud Vibrations. With no genre off-limit, he is a must see act, promising high energy in every release and performance. In 2023, CELO released his debut single ‘Numb’ featuring Micah Martin. With support from Excision, Sullivan King, NGHTMRE and more, it quickly became an anthem and one of the most played future bass records of the year. Shortly after, he released ‘Warfare’ in collaboration with Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal), surpassing a million streams first month. CELO followed with an official remix of Deorro’s platinum record ‘Five Hours’ via Ultra Records. CELO (pronounced ‘cell-oh’)
More About Vastive
Hailing from the east coast, Vastive, also known as the Bully on the Block, embodies the balance between peace and chaos. Solidified on the grounds of all things bass and metal, the Bully brings home a sound fueled by pure and raw emotion presenting a new dimension of storytelling within the bass community. With over 10 years of live performance experience, notable releases on Never Say Die, Subsidia, Space Yacht Records, Welcome Records and more, and continued support from countless industry heavyweights; The Bully continues to prove time after time that whether it be in the booth or on the decks, he can and will deliver a sound the people have been craving for.