Premiere: Ateph Elidja Preps His "Hurt" EP With the Thunderous "Epoch"

Ateph Elidja continues in Brodinski's footsteps with "Epoch," a cut from his forthcoming EP 'Hurt.'

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With Brodinski helping pave the way for folks wanted to hear more electronic music in their hip-hop, it's high time for the next phase of Bromance to come to the forefront.

Enter Ateph Elidja

The Paris-based producer (with Persian origins) first hit our radar back in November of 2013, where his remix of Brodinski's "Take Back the Night" was the perfect primer for what he was all about. It was another remix that truly highlighted the hard techno-meets-hard rap sound, with his remix of Que's "OG Bobby Johnson" being a staple for those who know. While his catalog on Bromance is slim (save for "Road Junction" on Bromance #13), he's bracing for a big push, which should start with his next EP, Hurt.

The four-tracker features a gem entitled "Epoch," which is the kind of turn up you need for your weekend excursions. Powered by pulsating kicks, driving horns, and dueling, hypnotic melodies, this is a call to action. "Epoch" brings controlled chaos and rumbling thunder with the best of 'em, and could actually be the perfect bed for a leftfield-focused MC to put in work to.

Get hype to "Epoch" now, and get focused for Hurt, which Ateph is self-releasing for free on May 4.

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