When two creative minds collide in the right space, magic happens, and "Shroomer's Pair O Dice" is the perfect example. Out of a random meeting at the GoldenBSP & Friends hip-hop show at the Wicket Hall in Victoria BC, this one-off combines Fungus Humungus & Yukaliptis to bring something to the table that is an earthquake of vibes that shreds genre lines between hip-hop, bass music, and drum & bass. "Shroomer's Pair O Dice" is alive from the first beat, a throbbing mass of a raw immediacy that latches on and never lets go. This track is all about rough yet slick, conscientious yet playful, heavy yet light contrasts.
Fungus Humungus delivers some serious lyrical punch, and Yukaliptis locks in soundscaping levels of depth on the production, taking the track to alternate levels. Together, they have made a track that lives in the club but that can bear the weight of modern hip-hop consciousness. A chance backstage encounter could have ended up being nothing more than another night in Victoria's underground scene. Instead, it ignited a creative connection that led to a song making waves despite not having been played live. This debut will be launched adequately on September 13th at the "Escape From Reality" rave on Vancouver Island, BC, where Fungus Humungus and Yukaliptis will unleash their chemistry on eager dancing masses. If the energy on the track is anything to go by, it'll be nothing short of electric live.
"Shroomer's Pair O Dice" is about risk-taking and entering new territories. It's a trap-influenced hip-hop order with thick bass and drum & bass elements, a bold mixture that sounds new and forward-thinking. It's unafraid to try new things, and in that, it allows you to open your own minds to what hip-hop can be when consumed by the unyielding pace of rave culture's beat. Fungus Humungus sees this release as another step along his path of never defining himself and fearing nothing. To Yukaliptis, that's evidence that live performance chemistry can lead to studio enlightenment. And for listeners, "Shroomer's Pair O Dice" is an invitation to roll the dice and retreat into a soundscape that's as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.