Independent artist and rising bass house disruptor Shawn Matthew is back with a high-voltage new single, “Work to the Beat,” via 20k Leagues Records. This track is a hard-hitting fusion of bass house, dubstep, and trap, designed to rattle speakers and energize dance floors worldwide.

From the first punchy kick, “Work to the Beat” grabs you by the collar. It mashes together gritty New Orleans-style hip-hop vocals, dirty dubstep stabs, and a head-snapping trap breakdown that hits like a sucker punch in a mosh pit. Fans of Jauz, Ship Wrek, and Odd Mob will find themselves right at home—but with a fresh, chaotic twist only Shawn Matthew could deliver.

This single marks a bold new chapter for Shawn Matthew, surprising his fans with a completely new sound from the melodic house he has been known for, who’s quickly becoming one of EDM’s most compelling underdogs.

INDUSTRY BUZZ

• Matthew is no stranger to the spotlight—his viral EDM spoof, “The DJ Diet,” has clocked over 533K views and 33K interactions, introducing his magnetic personality to a global audience.

• His Major Lazer “Light It Up” remix earned him a top-10 rank for composition, mix, and master by Major Lazer, the label and a panel of judges.

• He’s slated to headline Ghouliecon 2025, one of the most anticipated niche festivals in the underground scene.

• Recently wrapped an exclusive 6-month mentorship under Phil Harris, collaborating with top-tier producers and emerging talent worldwide.

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT

Shawn Matthew isn’t your typical EDM newcomer. Hailing from the Midwest and once bound to a career as a high-ranking statistician, He made the ultimate leap—leaving it all behind after a near-death experience pushed him to chase the artistic legacy he had only dreamed of.

Now, he’s creating the music he always wanted to make: gritty, bass-forward tracks that don’t pull any punches. A former tech and melodic house purist, his style has evolved into a razor-edged blend of bass house, dubstep, and hip-hop, with live sets known for their improvised energy and rock-band attitude.

In his previous life, Shawn Matthew was a multi-award-winning process engineer in industries from finance to oil and gas, even scaling a viral beauty brand. He traded boardrooms for basslines—all while remaining grounded as a husband, father, and absolute wildcard of a storyteller.

“Work to the Beat” is available on all streaming services. Get ready to make a bass face.

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