O.M.G.!

By Brian Scala

Electronic music is either a hit or miss with most people. For those who are into the scene, may have heard of an underground genre known as “dubstep” which is now scratching the surface of mass media. Dubstep, characterized by its insane wobbling bass and heavy subbass drops, is not a genre to be taken lightly. While true “dubbers” may wish for it to remain underground, Rusko is making that seem farfetched with his new banger. His debut LP, released in May, 2010, will change the dub scene forever.

O.M.G.!, is not your typical album by any means. Most albums tell stories and should be listened to in order (atleast the first time through), however, O.M.G.! is a collection of hits from all different subgenres incorporating a dubstep feel. At somepoints the listener wonders, “How are all these songs on the same album?” The answer is simple, the main goal of the album is to get you on to your feet and dancing. With hints of reggae, pop, hip hop, and techno, this album is well rounded in all that it is, and is excellent to listen to at extreme volume. Tracks to listen to first are “Woo Boost”(traditional dubstep feel), “Raver’s Special”(techno-dubstep), and the pop track “Hold On” featuring the Dirty Projectors lead singer Amber Hoffman.

Overall, Rusko is already a big name with quality music to back it up, and O.M.G.! is no exception. All those who are ready to change their musical world should take a listen, and then should take the plunge into the insane, mind/speaker-blowing world of dubstep. You will not be disappointed.