Unity

After the crowd-pleasing release of ragga influenced lead single “Smoke N Hope,” labelhead Liquid Stranger now generously reveals the Unity EP on SSKWAN. SSKWAN existing as the sole brother label to WAKAAN and explicitly honing in on the encompassing scope of downtempo and ambient electronic music, the lionized producer embodies the bona fide essence of SSKWAN through this deep-seated body of work. A complete and utter contrast from his prevailing high-energy, potent bass releases, including his most recent 2022 EP, DIMENSIONS, Unity triumphs as one of Liquid Stranger’s more emotive records in his extensive discography, gradually guiding listeners into a five-track treasure trove of softer production arrangements. Featuring refined elements reminiscent of beloved 2015-2016 releases “Dissolve” and “Freefall,” the EP has an intentional focus on freeform instrumental beats, while still managing to preserve his signature low end basslines in a different sense. Paying homage to the title, each song exudes a personal significance to the EP as a whole, demonstrating its unified force and touching on the deeper meaning behind it. As a takeaway, the recognized artist hopes to resonate with people from all walks of life and reaffirm that, even though our daily realities may not look the same, there is an underlying energy that connects us all, there is power in togetherness, and we are on this passage as one. Wrapping up his second nationwide headline DIMENSIONS tour, joined by surging support acts Tripp St., Ravenscoon, and Tape B, Liquid Stranger rang in the new year with a grand gesture, headlining both Decadence Arizona and Radiance NYE with outstanding performances at each. Concluding his largest calendar year to date with selling out WAKAAN Music Festival 2022, three sold out nights at Mission Ballroom (totaling 12,500 tickets), and noteworthy WAKAAN takeovers at Hulaween, Imagine Music Festival, Avant Gardner, and more, the esteemed tastemaker stands poised for what’s next; devoted to his longtime vision of community rooted in music.