Shawn Matthew is here to pump you up on his new single Work To The Beat — showcasing today on Tinnitist.
The independent dance-floor disruptor is back with a high-voltage, hard-hitting fusion of bass house, dubstep and trap — a combination designed to rattle speakers and energize dance floors worldwide.
From the first punchy kick, Work To The Beat grabs you by the collar. It mashes together gritty New Orleans-style hip-hop vocals, dirty dubstep stabs, and a head-snapping trap breakdown that hits like a sucker punch in a mosh pit. Fans of Jauz, Ship Wrek and Odd Mob will find themselves right at home — but with a fresh, chaotic twist only Matthew could deliver.
This single marks a bold new chapter for Matthew, surprising his fans with a completely new sound from the melodic house he has been known for, who’s quickly becoming one of EDM’s most compelling underdogs.
Matthew is no stranger to the spotlight — his viral EDM spoof The DJ Diet has clocked over 533K views and 33K interactions, introducing his magnetic personality to a global audience. His Major Lazer Light It Up remix earned him a top-10 rank for composition, mix, and master by Lazer, the label and a panel of judges. He’s slated to headline Ghouliecon 2025, one of the most anticipated niche festivals in the underground scene. He recently wrapped an exclusive six-month mentorship under Phil Harris, collaborating with top-tier producers and emerging talent worldwide.
Matthew isn’t your typical EDM newcomer. Hailing from the Midwest and once bound to a career as a high-ranking statistician, He made the ultimate leap — leaving it all behind after a near-death experience pushed him to chase the artistic legacy he had only dreamed of. Now, he’s creating the music he always wanted to make: gritty, bass-forward tracks that don’t pull any punches. A former tech and melodic house purist, his style has evolved into a razor-edged blend of bass house, dubstep, and hip-hop, with live sets known for their improvised energy and rock-band attitude.
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