Hailing from Minnesota but reigning in Denver, the rising producer Lumasi has found himself at the forefront of bass music.
From official remixes for LSDREAM and Ravenscoon to face-melting flips and viral reaction videos with his girlfriend Avery, the Colorado-based producer has been shaking up the industry with a creative flavor like no other.
While he first gained traction through bass-heavy remixes of iconic tracks like Phil Collins’ In The Air Tonight or Strawberry Fields by The Beatles, it wasn’t until he uploaded a flip of Low by Flo Rida and T-pain that the name Lumasi ricocheted through the bass scene like the shot heard around the world.
Fusing vibrating drops of bass with T-pain’s beloved vocals, the flip quickly became a dance floor destroyer. But unfortunately, its reign was short-lived. Bombarded by major labels, Lumasi was forced to take down the remix on all platforms, but it would take more than a little pushback to stop him from unleashing the bass.
Like a mad scientist, he returned to the lab on a mission to not just reimagine the track but take it to another level.
“I was always raised to stand up for myself and fight for what I think is right,” he told The Daily Frequency. “I think that combined with my life experiences, has taught me that if I want something, I have to put in the work to make it happen.”
And, make it happen, he did. Joining forces with rapper ProbCause, Lumasi flipped the already colossal flip into a monstrous new single Lower.
“We were talking about writing something together around the time when I was getting pushback on the flip, and I pitched this idea to him, and he loved it!” he explained.
After replacing the copyrighted vocals with Prob’s illustrious flow and slightly changing the melody, the track was not only cleared for major platforms like Apple Music and Spotify but was picked up by Subtronics’s Cyclops Recordings.
“Having Lower out feels amazing!” He professed.“This track is definitely one of my favorites, as it is for many others, so I’m very happy to have it back out for everyone, and this time, with a version I think is better.”
For Lumasi, bouncing back from a situation like this doesn’t just speak to his strong will but serves as a reminder that everything that ever happens is meant to happen. That even if it doesn’t seem like it, it’ll all be okay in the end.
“I would definitely say that everything happens for a reason! That’s why I was not too bummed when this track got taken down because I knew it would all work out.”
Of course, this wasn’t the first time Lumasi had to take a step back in order to leap forward. Before being known for his wompy electrifying drops, he was trying to make it as a melodic dubstep producer.
“I first got into producing my junior year in high school after discovering videos on YouTube of music festivals like EDC and Tomorrowland. I thought it was just so cool, so I wanted to learn how to produce like the DJs I was watching. I went to my first show later on and saw Illenium and was blown away by the community and the music.”
While he was fascinated with the sounds of melodic dubstep and was growing as an artist, even opening for Illenium, something was still missing. It wasn’t until he attended his first Infrasound Festival in 2022 that he realized that it was not melodic dubstep he needed to make but experimental bass. He would have to start fresh, but in order to discover his true artistry, he had no other choice but to rebrand Lumasi as a bass project.
“What resonated for me in bass music is the same thing that originally pulled me into melodic dubstep, such as all the emotions that can be evoked,” he stated. “What inspired me even more about bass music was how sound design can make you feel and how experimental it is. It’s very much more my vibe. Melodic dubstep was always so sad.”
While he had to go back to the drawing board, it was his transition into experimental bass that allowed him to develop his own unique, authentic style, and it wasn’t long before he started putting out tracks.
Not only did he drop banger after banger with his SoundCloud flips, but at the start of 2024, he released the Transformation EP, showcasing a more spiritual side to his bass-heavy demeanor.
“I’m a pretty spiritual person, so I think it naturally translates into my music. People can definitely expect more of this in the future!”
While he’s only been making bass music for two years, it’s safe to say Lumasi is quickly ascending into stardom. His distinct, undeniable sound has not only amassed a large following but also placed him on major festival stages like Sol Fest.
“Sol Fest is definitely up there as one of my most memorable moments of the year! I played four separate sets for a total of 5 ½ hours and had so much fun! Will definitely be doing more renegades whenever I can.”
Aside from Sol Fest, Lumasi will also be playing the festival of all festivals when it comes to bass music: Lost Lands.
“It feels surreal,” he exclaimed when asked about playing what many call the “Super Bowl of dubstep.”
“It’s such a dream come true! It was at that festival that I really fell in love with the bass scene, festivals, and the culture. Like all my sets, I’m going to be taking the crowd on a journey through my sound with lots of ups and downs, deep bass, and awesome sound design!”
Between the stunning releases, mind-melting performances, and a visionary presence in the studio, Lumasi is taking the scene by storm. But don’t get it twisted: the story of Lumasi is from over. In fact, his journey has just begun, and he’s got a lot more tricks up his sleeve.
“I will definitely be putting out more originals and more flips, and I’m planning something very special for the fall. You will definitely be able to see me in a city near you 😉.”