"Over the Edge" is a song by American electronic producer Hayden Capuozzo and English UK hardcore producer Matthew Lee, featuring American singer-songwriter August Hausman. Canadian record label Monstercat released it on August 11, 2017. The song was featured on the compilation album Monstercat Uncaged Vol. 2, released August 25, 2017.
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| Single by Kayzo and Gammer featuring AU8UST | ||||
| from the album Monstercat Uncaged Vol. 2 | ||||
| Released | August 11, 2017 | |||
| Recorded | 2017 | |||
| Genre | Future house | |||
| Length | 4:03 | |||
| Label | Monstercat | |||
| Songwriter(s) | August Hausman | |||
| Producer(s) | ||||
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Background and release
editIn early 2017, Capuozzo had received an a cappella song sent by Hausman, though Capuozzo had not started on any production using the a cappella as he decided to instead finish up other projects. During Flux Pavilion's Around The World in 80 Raves tour, Capuozzo started production on "Over the Edge" using Hausman's original a cappella. He later contacted Lee to propose a collaboration between the two as the song would be divergent compared to both producers past work.[1][2] In an interview with Billboard, Capuozzo commented on the production process of the song, saying "It had a vibe that would be great for us to try something a bit outside the box", further stating "we always make crazy fast paced stuff, so I figured we could try something really new for the both of us."[3]
"Over the Edge" was featured on Monstercat's thirty-second compilation album titled Monstercat Uncaged Vol. 2 released on August 25, 2017. It was the second track on the album, which also includes 29 songs by various artists and two album mixes.[4]
Critical reception
edit"Over the Edge" received generally mixed to positive reviews. Lauren Ikenn of This Song Slaps wrote that the song was "bound to be a hit", further stating that the song "is the ultimate house track, complete with a hard-hitting beat, a catchy drop and AU8UST's pop-infused vocals."[5] Billboard's David Rishty wrote that the two producers had "flipped the script and dropped a bouncy house cut", describing the song as "buoyant" and "sprinkled with high-pitched vocal chops."[3] Marcus of EDM Sauce described the songs drop as anime-like, further writing that "these dudes have us completely fooled. It's a pretty damn cool song for that reason. If you know these guys, you know that this drop is the last thing you would expect from them especially after hearing the hard build."[6] Writing for Trapstyle, Ali Mooney noted that the song is "very different from their previous track", later describing the song as having a "mellow house feel, to it mixed with melodic, electronic sounds."[7] Noiseporn's Lennon Cihak wrote "Kayzo and Gammer have most definitely stepped away from their typical fast-paced hardcore music and have focused their efforts in a production that truly complements AU8UST's pop vocals"[8] Writing for EDMTunes, Aly Galito noted the two producers sway from their typical style, writing "the song includes a different feel away from trap and dubstep as it incorporates a mixture of a pop and house", later stating "it's refreshing to hear new and catchy sounds like this."[9]
Track listing
edit"Over the Edge" (feat. AU8UST)[10]
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Over the Edge" | 4:03 |
| Total length: | 4:03 | |
Credits and personnel
editPersonnel
- Lead vocals, songwriting – August Hausman
- Production – Hayden Capuozzo and Matthew Lee
Release history
edit| Region | Date | Format | Version | Label | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide | August 11, 2017 | Digital download | "Over the Edge" (feat. AU8UST) | Monstercat | [3] |
| August 25, 2017 | Monstercat Uncaged Vol. 2 | [4] |
References
edit- ^ "Kayzo & Gammer – Over The Edge | T.H.E – Music Essentials". T.H.E – Music Essentials. August 13, 2017. Archived from the original on June 29, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
- ^ "Flux Pavilion Announces 'Around The World in 80 Raves' Tour | Your EDM". Your EDM. February 6, 2017. Archived from the original on June 29, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Kayzo & Gammer Bring Fans 'Over the Edge' With Bouncy House Single". Billboard. Archived from the original on June 27, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
- ^ a b "Monstercat unleashes 'Uncaged Vol. 2' compilation – Dancing Astronaut". Dancing Astronaut. August 28, 2017. Archived from the original on June 29, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
- ^ "Kayzo & Gammer Takes You "Over The Edge"". This Song Slaps. Archived from the original on June 29, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
- ^ Marcus (August 10, 2017). "KAYZO Leaves Our Ears Confused After Dropping His Massive New Collaboration [LISTEN]". EDM Sauce. Archived from the original on July 5, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
- ^ "Monster New Tune from Kayzo & Gammer – Over The Edge – Trapstyle". Trap Style. Archived from the original on June 29, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
- ^ "Kayzo & Gammer (feat. AU8UST) – "Over The Edge"". Noiseporn. Archived from the original on June 29, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
- ^ "Kayzo & Gammer Drops A Fresh And New Single". EDMTunes. August 13, 2017. Archived from the original on August 14, 2017. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
- ^ Over the Edge (feat. AU8UST) – Single by Kayzo & Gammer, August 11, 2017, archived from the original on June 30, 2018, retrieved June 30, 2018