RIP KENNY - THOUGHT I KNEW YOU

At the heels of “Letting Go” and “Lost,” RIP Kenny returns with “Thought I Knew You” – the third single to his debut album Escapism. One of dubstep’s most compelling new voices, RIP Kenny’s grit and intensity is poignant. The mundane is not a survivable concept for this up-and-coming artist – from pushing boundaries in the backcountry to breaking down genre barriers, RIP Kenny knows that the best art is born when you find your own line. His unusual, yet refreshing take on the dubstep genre taps into spaces unknown as he injects heavy electronic drops with metal cadences and punk-rock finishes. A more rock-centric cut than its predecessors, “Thought I Knew You” is a cinematic triumph that blossoms with guttural electric guitars, steely vocals, and twitches of dubstep breaks before its final sweeping crescendo. Told from his perspective, each track taken from Escapism is a story of life, leisure, love, and loss in the majestic and unforgiving Oregon mountainscapes. A wordsmith and conceptual soundbender, RIP Kenny is ushering in the new vanguard of dubstep and metal. 

RIP KENNY - LOST

At the bustling intersection of metal, punk, and dubstep, the Oregon-based producer RIP Kenny returns with “Lost” – the haunting, sophomore single to his debut LP Escapism. Through this second single, RIP Kenny teases at the intense thematic quality of the album. Taking you through a rollercoaster of emotions, this record brings you into the thick of what is surely a memorable ride along this LP. RIP Kenny is a storyteller, and delivers it flawlessly through a modern bass music package. Combining this with a 1st person experience of his life in the mountains, the album’s story will be brought to life with a full-length visual journey upon its release. “Lost,” with its haunting melodies and twisted dubstep hooks turns heads and ears, continuing Escapism’s quest to touch on deep emotion. Through his authenticity and versatility, RIP Kenny has become one of dance music’s most compelling new voices and is sure to prove himself through his grit.

RIP KENNY - LETTING GO

Intertwined in the sonic collision of metal, punk, and dubstep/dance, RIP Kenny aims to be the soundtrack to your adventure. With ear-catching guitar riffs, stellar vocal performance, and a flowy, neuro-bass focused drop, “Letting Go” marks the first track of the rising artist’s debut LP, Escapism. ow at its completion, RIP Kenny reveals he has mulled over the concept of creating this LP since he started writing music. His lyrics and instrumentation demonstrate the purest expression of his musical taste. RIP Kenny is a storyteller and hopes to bring listeners on his journey through a modern bass music package combined with the visual aesthetic of his life in the mountains. This initial offering hooks its audience and begs for consideration in the sense of accepting the turmoil in one’s own life. “Letting Go” turns heads and ears, continuing the forthcoming LP's quest to touch on deep emotion. Through his authenticity and versatility, RIP Kenny has become one of dance music’s most compelling new voices and is sure to prove himself through his grit.