A 10-track collection benefiting from production sagacity and the unmatched experience of a producer who has been in the game long enough to know how to separate wheat from the chaff and make electronic music fanatics fall in love again with this evolving genre that has sometimes been lost in fleeting authenticity. mentalEscape has an ear for innovative beats, and his hands-on approach to music creation gives his art something almost palpable as you get to evolve with the music, indeed recognizing that the music was made with you in mind. “Upgrade” is a spacious project spanning hard-hitting beats, cinematic ones, atmospheric and even traditional-fueled ones, appealing to a wider fanbase.
A track like “Keep Going” is one that doesn’t just play—it erupts. From the moment it kicks in, it’s like a sonic adrenaline shot designed to make your pulse race and the floor beneath you tremble. MentalEscape’s heavy trap beats hit like a thunderstorm, with bone-shaking bass drops and rapid, electrifying hi-hats, with the underpinned vocals coming through as an undercurrent. And guess what? The music keeps on going!
Another jam that can come close to the energy packed above has to be “Os and 1s” which is also a full-blown assault on the senses, daring you to let go of everything and lose yourself to its explosive power. The build-up grips you like a vice, and when those drops hit, it’s pure, unfiltered chaos—perfect for dance floors, wild nights, and anyone looking for a reason to go out.
“Night Drive” captures the perfect blend of serenity and motion, taking you on a smooth yet banging and pulsating journey under the cover of darkness. The sound is sleek and hypnotic, with deep basslines, shimmering synths, and a steady and consistent rhythm that perhaps mirrors the hum of tires on an open road. This track evokes a sense of freedom and escape, like the feeling of gliding through the still night with the wind in your hair and the worries of the world melting away in the rearview mirror. How about that!
“Pasha’s Night Out” invites you to dance under the expanse of its traditional structure with Asian influences, enveloping it in an exotic grandeur. This fusion is energetic and culture-spanning, taking listeners on a journey from the neon-lit, bass-heavy world of EDM to the colorful, rhythm-rich streets of a place like Mumbai. It is a celebration of both worlds, perfect for setting a festival ablaze with its unique, cross-cultural groove.
Even with other tracks like “Hype,” “Persistence,” and “The Salton Sea,” it does not matter whether you’re a seasoned partygoer or someone looking for an instant burst of energy, these jams are guaranteed to leave you buzzing.
As you get ready to delve into this album in its entirety, prepare yourself because once you hit play, there’s no turning down the volume, the energy, of the vibe. I hope you won’t mind!