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Babatunde (song)

"Babatunde" is a song by American freeform bass producer Peekaboo and Detroit-based dubstep producer G-Rex. It was released on September 7, 2018, by Wakaan, a record label owned by Swedish electronic musician Liquid Stranger. A 6-track Remix EP of the song was later released on January 25, 2019.

"Babatunde"
A leather bound book being held by two boney-hands in front of a black and white background with "Babatunde" written above and the logos for Peekaboo and G-Rex appearing below.
Single by Peekaboo and G-Rex
Released7 September 2018 (2018-09-07)
GenreFreeform bass
Length2:41
LabelWakaan
Producer(s)
Peekaboo singles chronology
"U Don't Know Me"
(2018) 		"Babatunde"
(2018) 		"Illusion"
(2019)
G-Rex singles chronology
"Wook Blaster"
(2018) 		"Babatunde"
(2018) 		"Heretic"
(2019)

Background and release

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Peekaboo and G-Rex first collaborated with each other on a remix of the song "Witch Doctor" by ATLiens, released as part of the Invasion EP remix album.[1] After seeing how well they worked together on the remix, the two decided to produce an original collaborative track together.[2] The song appeared in various DJ sets prior to release, including an appearance in a Noiseporn Exclusive Mix, which premiered on April 27, 2018.[3][4]

On September 7, 2018, the song, titled "Babatunde", was released as a digital download on international digital stores through Liquid Stranger's record label Wakaan, as well as being released through various music streaming services.[4][5] As of 22 February 2019, the song has gained around 485,000 plays on SoundCloud and over 160,000 views on the UKF Dubstep YouTube channel.[6][7] The song is named after Peekaboo's Postmates driver, who had delivered him tacos during the song's production.[2]

Remixes

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An extended play of "Babatunde" was released on January 25, 2019; it features six remixes by various artists and a VIP mix of the song produced by Peekaboo and G-Rex.[8][9] The remixes contained in the extended play were each produced by Tynan, Dirt Monkey,[10] Eliminate,[11] Luzcid,[12] and Um.[13] On release, G-Rex wrote about the selection of artists chosen to remix the song, writing:

"For this remix EP, we went out and handpicked not only some amazing artists, but our great friends as well to remix our track. Each remix comes with their own unique style that makes the entire package cohesive and interesting."

— G-Rex briefly talking about the artist selection process for the remix extended play[14]

Writing for River Beats, Caleb Beck compared the VIP mix to the original song, describing the former as "tighter, higher, and meaner, with more compression and fury all-around, and a second half that sounds denser and more organic, adding new layers of terror to the original."[15] River Rafting's Chad Downs called the extended play a "proverbial journey through filthy sound to which listeners will certainly break their necks."[16]

Critical reception

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"Babatunde" became a landmark proponent in the 'freeform bass' dubstep microgenre scene and was well received by most critics, with most noting the song's minimalist yet heavy structure. James Smith of River Beats described the song as one that sounds like it's attempting to "resurrect a demon through a computer screen", noting the songs' incorporation of trap and dubstep.[17] Writing for EDM Identity, Jayce Ullah-Blocks praised the song, calling it an "unbridled freeform behemoth", describing it as simplistic yet "takes the definition of 'heavy' to a deeper level."[18] Relentless Beats' Sophie Prince stated that the song was a "well-deserved" collaboration, pointing out the songs' heavy use of noise samples and vocals and calling the song "menacingly heavy".[19] Sarah Dickens of Trillvo called the song a "simple bass-face inducing track that is bound to shake the earth at every live set."[20] Your EDM's Matthew Meadow used the song as an example of why Peekaboo makes for "such an enthralling artist", later writing that the two artists had "created a uniquely terrifying and original tune that would work well in any set."[5]

Track listing

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Digital download – Single[21]
No.TitleLength
1."Babatunde"2:41
Total length:2:41
Digital download – Remixes[22]
No.TitleLength
1."Babatunde" (VIP)3:18
2."Babatunde" (Dirt Monkey Remix)2:05
3."Babatunde" (Eliminate Remix)2:36
4."Babatunde" (Tynan Remix)4:08
5."Babatunde" (Luzcid Remix)3:56
6."Babatunde" (Um.. Remix)2:59
Total length:19:02

Release history

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Region Date Format Version Label Ref.
Worldwide September 7, 2018 Digital download "Babatunde" Wakaan [23]
January 25, 2019 Babatunde Remix EP Wakaan [24]

References

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  1. ^ Placencia, Michael (29 April 2018). "ATLiens Invades Our Hearts with Their Invasion Remixes EP". Trillvo. Archived from the original on 2019-02-22. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  2. ^ a b Colin (October 19, 2018). "G-REX Talks Rift EP, Babatunde, Lost Lands + More [Interview]". FUXWITHIT. Retrieved March 6, 2019.
  3. ^ Jeanette (April 27, 2018). "NP Exclusive Mix: PEEKABOO". Noiseporn. Archived from the original on 2018-07-04. Retrieved March 7, 2019.
  4. ^ a b Serrano, Omar (7 September 2018). "PREMIERE: PEEKABOO & G-REX Release Long-Awaited "Babatunde"". Run The Trap. Archived from the original on 7 September 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  5. ^ a b Meadow, Matthew (10 September 2018). "PEEKABOO Proves One Of Bass Music's Best Rising Artists with New Single". Your EDM. Archived from the original on 10 September 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  6. ^ "PEEKABOO, G-REX - Babatunde". SoundCloud. 6 September 2018. Archived from the original on 2019-02-22. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  7. ^ Dubstep, UKF (7 September 2018). "PEEKABOO & G-Rex - Babatunde". YouTube. Archived from the original on 2019-02-22. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
  8. ^ Lorenz, James (23 January 2019). "PREMIERE: PEEKABOO & G-REX Unleash Massive VIP For "Babatunde" Ahead Of Remix EP". Run the Trap. Archived from the original on 2019-02-22. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  9. ^ Watts, Nick (28 January 2019). "PEEKABOO & G-Rex - Babatunde (Remixes)". Your EDM. Archived from the original on 3 February 2019. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  10. ^ Karakolis, Konstantinos (24 January 2019). "Dirt Monkey Releases Wonky Remix of PEEKABOO's and G-REX's "Babatunde"". EDM.com. Archived from the original on 2019-02-21. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  11. ^ Day, Daniel (25 January 2019). "Premiere: PEEKABOO & G-REX's Bass Smash "Babatunde" Remixed By Eliminate". Magnetic Magazine. Archived from the original on 2019-02-22. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  12. ^ Watts, Nick (24 January 2019). "Your EDM Premiere: PEEKABOO & G-REX - Babatunde (LUZCID Remix)". Your EDM. Archived from the original on 25 January 2019. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  13. ^ Talwar, Pia (25 January 2019). "Peekaboo, G-Rex "Babatunde" (um.. Remix)". Bassrush. Archived from the original on 2019-02-22. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  14. ^ Sophia (25 January 2019). "PEEKABOO & G-REX - Babatunde (Remixes)". EDM Sauce. Archived from the original on 2019-02-22. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  15. ^ Beck, Caleb (25 January 2019). "How Peekaboo and G-REX's 'Babatunde' Made Weird Bass Infinitely Weirder". River Beats. Archived from the original on 2019-02-22. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  16. ^ Downs, Chad (2 February 2019). "PEEKABOO and G-REX Showcase Line of Talent in 'Babatunde Remix' EP". RaverRafting. Archived from the original on 2019-02-22. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  17. ^ Smith, James (7 September 2018). "Peekaboo & G-Rex Join Forces For Sinister New Single 'Babatunde'". River Beats. Archived from the original on 2019-02-22. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
  18. ^ Ullah-Blocks, Jayce (7 September 2018). "PEEKABOO and G-REX Release Long-Awaited Bass Tune "Babatunde"". EDM Identity. Archived from the original on 2019-02-21. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  19. ^ Prince, Sophie (19 September 2018). "'Babatunde' from PEEKABOO and G-REX Lives Up to the Hype". Relentless Beats. Archived from the original on 2019-02-22. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  20. ^ Dickens, Sarah (10 September 2018). "Peekaboo and G-Rex Release Bass Face Inducing Tune – "Babatunde"". Trillvo. Archived from the original on 2019-02-21. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  21. ^ Babatunde - Single by PEEKABOO & G-Rex, retrieved 2019-03-06
  22. ^ Babatunde Remix EP by PEEKABOO & G-Rex, retrieved 2019-03-06
  23. ^ Bonavolglia, Brian (18 September 2018). "PEEKABOO Teams Up With G-REX For Destructive Collab, "Babatunde"". ThisSongSlaps. Archived from the original on 2019-02-22. Retrieved 21 February 2019.
  24. ^ Bonavoglia, Brian (29 January 2019). "PEEKABOO & G-REX Unleash Colossal "Babatunde" Remix EP". ThisSongSlaps. Archived from the original on 2019-02-21. Retrieved 20 February 2019.
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