Riddim Specialist Aweminus to Stop in Tempe This June

Riddim Renegade Aweminus‘ Spare Parts Tour is scheduled to make an appearance at Sunbar on Friday June 14th. He will be joined by Jaenga and Wodd as opening acts, who are both incredible artists in their own right. This event is going to be one for the Riddim record books and you will not want to miss this.

Aweminus released the ambitious 27-track album Big Dumpy in late April of 2023. He also recently released the five song, pug-covered Gurnville EP. A wonky Riddim EP for the ages. The titular track is full of blaring alarms, digital squeaks, laser-like sound effects, and a call for everyone to “Suffer!” Meanwhile, “All the Way Down” starts out with a majestic piano intro and a gradually increasing tempo, that eventually leads us to a DnB/Riddim hybrid track complete with DnB breakbeats and Riddim/DnB hybrid drops. The gorgeous vocal sample and keyboard lines contrast well with the heavier elements of the song’s beat. This is a surprise track that I was not expecting to find from such a heavily Riddim-influenced producer. NICE!

“Glass Planet” is a thick track featuring heavy Riddim drops, pummeling drums, and other sounds straight out of a wonky laboratory. This one is sure to bring out the finger guns in a live, nightclub setting.

Jaenga is a Denver-based producer known for producing a diverse set of sounds for a diverse set of labels including Deadbeats, SubCarbon, and WAKAAN. These labels are all heavy hitters in the larger EDM genre, giving Jaenga an incredible resume and a sense of versatility. “Raspberry Mango” is an excellent song to represent the Jaenga sound. Jaenga is much less riddim-oriented than the others on this list. The song starts out with a steady, cruising synth line, subtle drum effects, and vocal samples. An increase in tempo, rapid breakbeats, and “Raspberry mango, ice cold flow” lead us into the track’s first drop. A wonky drop that bobs and weaves like a buoy in the sea, while reaching a high digital crescendo. This leads us to a hip-hop-inspired instrumental verse, with the song’s vocalist returning once again. The second drop is not far behind, and is also likely the LOUDEST part of the song by far, while being accompanied with more wonky low-ends. What a TREAT.

Wodd is a Canadian DJ and producer best known for his black and white, minimalist smiling earth logo. His name is a portmanteau of the words “Weird” and “Odd,” which is the perfect origin story for a DJ alias. Wodd also belongs to the Riddim genre, while carving his own unique niche. “Riddim Tale” is a heavy, self-deprecating track that provides us a window into the psyches of Riddim fans and has fun doing it. The song begins with the origin story of the Riddim Gang and the revelation that “nobody really liked this style.” A rhythmic variety of “OOH,” “AHHH,” and “YOOOY” effects and THICK riddim basslines provide us with the buildup to the song’s first drop. One of the viral TikTok text-to-speech voices declares that “Riddim is dead” and “Riddim is not dubstep” as the song reaches a heavy low-end. This is where the aforementioned self-deprecation comes into play. Honestly, it works in the song’s favor and shows off Wodd’s unique sense of humor. This a very unique Riddim song that inspired me to dive deeper into the genre. I also decided to write this article upon discovering Aweminus. Aweminus and Wodd have helped me realize that I actually do enjoy Riddim music.

This is a lineup of heavy-hitters that is guaranteed to rock the house. Get tickets HERE as soon as you can.

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