Independent artist and rising bass house disruptor Shawn Matthew is smashing expectations with his latest sonic detonation, “Work to the Beat,” premiering exclusively today on Music Crowns, via 20k Leagues Records.
Known for his roots in melodic house, Shawn Matthew throws a curveball so hard, it might just start a mosh pit. “Work to the Beat” is a no-holds-barred fusion of bass house, dubstep, and trap—complete with grimy hip-hop vocals, twisted synth stabs, and a breakdown that hits like a left hook in a dark warehouse rave. It’s bold, it’s rowdy, and it’s one of the most fearless independent releases of the year so far.
Shawn’s ability to take familiar sounds and flip them into something completely unhinged is what makes “Work to the Beat” stand out. Fans of Jauz, Ship Wrek, and Odd Mob will find themselves right at home—but there’s an edge, a rawness here that’s entirely Shawn’s own. It’s a breakout moment from an artist who refuses to play it safe.
The track’s production is packed with attitude, layering glitchy textures and speaker-rattling bass under a vocal performance that oozes confidence and grime. It’s the kind of song that demands a reload—not because you missed something, but because you need to feel that drop again.
With “Work to the Beat,” Shawn Matthew doesn’t just show us what’s next—he kicks the doors open to a new era of sound, staking his claim as one of electronic music’s most exciting underdogs. And if this single is any indication, we’re only at the beginning of what’s coming.
🎧 Stream “Work to the Beat” exclusively below.
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