April 10th, 2024 — Trap pioneer UZ today teams up with burgeoning producer barnacle boi for their debut collaboration, “Venom,” on Monstercat Uncaged.
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UZ, previously known as DJ Troubl, boasts nearly two decades of influence in the electronic dance music scene, establishing himself as a standout artist with a collection of genre-defying classics. His renowned Trap Shit series, which catapulted him into the spotlight in 2012, remains a token to his innovative soundscapes. Notably, he’s secured a #24 position on Billboard charts with one of his albums, and has collaborated with major artists in the music industry, such as Ice Cube, T-Pain, Flosstradamus, Zeds Dead, and most recently TroyBoi on his latest Monstercat release, “IBTFY.” The two-time DMC world champion has captivated audiences worldwide with his unforgettable live performances, gracing stages at Coachella, EDC Las Vegas, Ultra Music Festival, and more, leaving a long-lasting impression on his audiences.
DJ, producer, and vocalist barnacle boi is lauded for his distinct atmospheric, underground soundscapes and unique production skills. His collaborative efforts span notable artists such as Bones (TeamSESH), Holly Stell, Madi Larson, and more. He’s gained the likes of Alice Glass (Crystal Castles), Finn Wolfhard of the Netflix series “Stranger Things,” and others, who have underscored his rising popularity. With his creative musical prowess and growing accolades, including playing at renowned events and venues like Imagine Festival, Wakaan Festival, and Red Rocks, barnacle boi is certainly an artist to watch.
Driven by a similar musical harmony, UZ stumbled upon barnacle boi’s work on a track shared via social media. As the duo connected, barnacle boi laid down a dark and heavy foundation, setting UZ up to fuse his energetic soundscapes with elements reminiscent of 90s rave stabs. The outcome is a heavy-hitting masterpiece that showcases a solid blend of their styles driven by a deep, dark energy and an electrifying allure.
UZ shares, “I saw this thing barnacle boi was cooking up on socials, and it totally gave me déjà vu. The vibes, the energy, it just clicked for me. Hit him up for the stems, and the rest is history! I took that track to a whole new level, blending our styles while keeping it upbeat and ready for the dance floor.”
barnacle boi adds, “UZ and I have been tossing ideas around for a couple years or so and when I sent him this project, something really clicked and he absolutely took it to another level. This heavy hitting trap banger is super special to me and I can’t wait to work on more. Honored to work with the legend!”
Fans can stay tuned to see UZ live, while barnacle boi sets forth on his Spring European tour, with shows coming up at HAVEN in Eindhoven, Netherlands, A38 in Budapest, Hungary, and Bootshaus in Cologne, Germany.
UZ Bio
French-born producer UZ is a leading light & pioneer of trap electronic music alongside Baauer & Flosstradamus. An influential tastemaker with a little over 250 releases to his name, UZ first exploded onto SoundCloud in 2012 via his Trap Shit series, 25 genre-defining trap classics, and subsequently released other heavyweight releases such as ‘BallTrap Muzic Vol.1’ compilation commissioned by Redbull Studios, and Billboard charting (#24) debut album ‘Layers.’ His discography also features many singles and collaborations with major pop, rap, and electronic artists, including T-Pain, Ice Cube, Trae Tha Truth, Problem, Elliphant, OG Maco, Flosstradamus, Zeds Dead, DJ Shadow, MISSIO among others.
On the live front, UZ is an internationally touring artist with a dedicated worldwide following. His high-octane performances, which explore the newest and most underground sounds and artists in trap, rap, bass and beyond, have taken him to virtually every global music festival stage, including Coachella, Sonar, EDC Las Vegas, Ultra Music Festival, Shanghai’s Storm festival, and countless others. Additionally, his headlining tours have taken him to the top clubs and venues across North America, Australia, Canada, Asia, Europe, South America and Africa.
Today, we commemorate over a decade of UZ’s pioneering in the global bass scene. He continues to make a significant impact through his electrifying live sets and his future-forward collective label, Quality Goods Records. Since its inception in April 2016, the label has been instrumental in discovering and promoting breakout artists like Rome In Silver, ATLiens, Nitti Gritti, Oski, Jon Casey and many more.
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barnacle boi Bio
Ian Oliver, known as barnacle boi, has not only carved a niche for himself at prominent music festivals this year, like Imagine Fest, Wakaan Fest, Elements Fest, and Sound Haven, but also made a notable double appearance at Red Rocks in late 2022 and regularly tours through EU/Asia. Rooted on the East Coast, his distinct production flair was refined during an influential stint in Denver, Colorado. Revered for his deeply emotional, bass-centric, and evocative trap compositions, as well as for his collaborations with icons such as Bones (TeamSESH), Holly Stell, and Madi Larson, barnacle boi’s star is on the rise. Bolstered by support from huge names like Alice Glass and Finn Wolfhard of “Stranger Things”, he draws from the nostalgic chords of 90’s/2000’s anthems, infusing them with his groundbreaking innovations.
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