Dustin Husain teams up with Gene Xander aka DGenx for "Echoes of the Uprising" – a powerful anthem born from a solo concept turned epic collaboration. This track tells the story of resilience and belief, honoring those who stand and fight. Following his "Lost Connection" remix, Dustin delivers again!
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]"Echoes of the Uprising" is a remarkable collaboration between Dustin Husain, Gene Xander, and DGenx, marking a significant release under the High Contrast label. The track kicks off with a powerful, pounding kick drum that sets a relentless pace from the outset. Accompanying this is a thunderous bassline, which adds a deep, resonant quality to the track, ensuring it hits the listener with full force. The production is noteworthy for its raw intensity, with rough, aggressive drum patterns providing a gritty foundation. These elements are expertly balanced by atmospheric and dark synths that create an enticing tension, gradually building to a moody and cinematic breakdown. During this interlude, a cool spoken vocal sample introduces an element of narrative sophistication, serving as a bridge to the track's soaring climax. This transition is marked by the introduction of rave-infused synth stabs, which inject a sense of euphoria and energy, perfectly designed to ignite dance floors.
The production techniques employed are impressive, with meticulous attention to detail in the layering and sound design. The track utilizes spatial effects and dynamic range to create depth and maintain listener engagement throughout its duration. Ultimately, "Echoes of the Uprising" culminates in an anthemic climax that encapsulates the essence of trance music—driving, invigorating, and uplifting. It's a track that not only energizes but also inspires, making it a perfect accompaniment for late-night dance sessions or invigorating workouts. This release is sure to resonate with fans of the genre, reaffirming its creators' status as masters of their craft.#PureGold #LoveiT [/content]
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Dustin Husain has consistently demonstrated his exceptional talent within the trance music genre. His extensive catalog of original productions and remixes, released on esteemed labels such as A State of Trance, Flashover Recordings, Black Hole Recordings, Dreamstate Recordings, High Contrast / Be Yourself Music, and numerous others, has elevated the genre’s standards.
1-Best self-produced/personal tracks of 2024
Explain your choices for the best 2024 personal productions. Were they due to challenges, crowd reactions, or success on download shops/streaming services?
Dustin Husain: Shooting Stars with Adara released on Find Your Harmony, gathered the most expectation as people were really drawn into the nostalgic but modern sounds of a dance and trance hybrid track. The vocal took you above and made sure you can vibe and live in positivity
Soul Energy release on Dreamstate Records, gathered the attention of all those who love rave culture as this release showcased my signature high energy trance sound.
2) Best Artist of 2024 (DJ & Producer)
Analyze why you consider the selected artist the best in their genre. Explain the factors that influenced your decision and highlight their most appreciated aspects.
Dustin Husain: Guiseppe Ottaviani to me is the best in 2024 as he presents many different concepts to keep the music fresh especially in the Trance realm. I appreciate what he does for the scene as it allows other artists to keep pushing forward within the genre.
3) Your best self-produced remix of 2024
Explain why you believe your 2024 remix is your best work. Include any technical challenges or unique difficulties you faced during production.
Dustin Husain: I didn't have an opportunity to remix anything in 2024 but best believe in 2025 you will be able to hear a remix from me (:
4) Best New Talent of 2024 (DJ or Producer):
Dustin Husain: I wouldn’t say there are best new talents atm but to all the artists doing their thing wether A List or not is what is best to me. This allows everyone to showcase their talents and it allows Trance Music to thrive year in and year out!
5) Best Electronic Dance Music Label of 2024
Explain your choice. What appeals to you about this label? Is it the high-quality tracks, the impressive roster of notable artists, or something else?
Dustin Husain: This one is pretty hard as I do like a lot of labels out there but I do like the team at High Contrast (Be Yourself Music), I love the attention to detail they provide and the vibes they give off. They make you feel at home and go the extra mile if need be.
8-a)Your Best Personal DJ Gig and DJ Performance of 2024:
Dustin Husain: Dreamstate 2024 - So Cal at the Queen Mary - I love playing for dreamstate as to me this is the grand daddy of all Trance events that happens the week for Thanksgiving(trance-giving) here in the states.
I have played 3 sets which all 3 were different feelings. I enjoy showcasing my talents during this time as I can freely play trance and have the connection with the crowd and fans.
8-b) Best DJ set from another DJ (real or online) of 2024. Explain why you think it’s the strongest. Highlight exceptional mixing, track selection, and overall mix development.
Dustin Husain: Oh man Marlo’s Dreamstate 2024 set was off the hook with the classic dance reworks.. hope they get proper releases !
9)Share your most valuable technical advice and production techniques from 2024, specifically related to DJing or music production.
Dustin Husain: Don’t be afraid to ask fellow colleagues for advice and just to connect. We are all in this together!
10-Share the most valuable advice you received in the personal or music business that significantly contributed to your career advancement in 2024. This guidance can help others grow professionally.
Dustin Husain: This correlates with the last question as well. Don’t be afraid to ask and connect with your colleagues. You’d be surprised how our community wants to keep growing and moving forward!
11-Could you share your plans for 2025, including future releases, tracks, albums, collaborations, and DJ gigs? We’d love the details.
Dustin Husain: This is always a question I ask myself.. I have a few releases planned in 2025 but also am in limbo with dj gigs. This is something that keeps me leveled headed as this contains hard work to achieve. Thankfully I have a dedicated team that helps us achieve these goals!
12-Please send your message and wishes for 2025 to our esteemed readers.
Dustin Husain: I wish a successful and healthy 2025 to everyone out there!
Thanks so much to Youri and the rest of the team at Be Yourself Music for arranging this interview.
Dreamstate blasts off with the third installment of its ongoing 'Convergence' compilation EP series, featuring new music from Talla 2XLC & RRAW!, Taylor Torrence, Dustin Husain, and Vangar.
Aimed at showcasing the brightest and most exciting names from all across the trance music circuit, 'Convergence' is the merging point where up-and-coming artists are celebrated. Highlighting the many branches of trance music under the Dreamstate banner, the compilation EP champions artists on their radar. Volume 3 is another surefire package equipped with some serious power.
Veteran producer Talla 2LXC steps in with the latest creation from his RRAW! techno project, which saw its US debut at Dreamstate SoCal last year. "Black Hole" is a thunderous peak-time techno weapon armed with snarling melodies and a dark, chugging groove. Label regular Tayloy Torrence keeps the energy locked with his track "Flashpoint," marked by tumbling stabs and growling low-end.
Dustin Husain, another familiar fixture on the imprint, swings in with his track "Soul Energy." Fast-paced melodies and swirling acid leads combine over captivating vocals and a pummeling drive. Closing out the affair is Dreamstate debutante Vangar. The emerging talent wraps up the EP on a high note with "Mind Killer," a frenetic peak-time offering bolstering pounding drums, rippling synth riffs and lethal acid licks.
[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Dreamstate events are the best trance events in the world and their record label Dreamstate has released so far amazing music from wide variety of what we term today as trance. The Convergence series is one of the most prominent including the most important trance artists that you should have an eye on them. Vol. 3 features peak time bangers not to be missed. Talla 2XLC returns under is RRAW! alter ego with the track Black Hole. It's super powerful mainstage tech trancer with dark and twisted anthemic melody and fantastic female spoken vocal samples. The breakdown includes classic trance nostalgic elements of super happy melodies until to move to the black and moody climax that will move even mountains. Taylor Torrence pushes all the right buttons with his 130 BPM proglifting trancer with strong melodic techno dystopian infusions. Expect big mainstage trance action with fat basslines and pulsating drums and massive euphoric synths. Dustin Husain with Soul Energy presents superb uplifting tough trance with choped and playful vocals in the breakdown along with uplifting synths and breakbeat section. The climax is dark and moody until he reintroduces the playful vocals to add a more colorful touch. Lastly Vangar offers the amazing tech trance dynamite Mind Killer packed with wild acid layers and immense metallic basslines with breakdown populated with brilliant euphoric synths and melancholic piano chords merged with breakbeat underneath. The climax is nasty and naughty so get ready to JUMP. #PureGold Love [/content]
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Off the back of his 2022 collaboration with Ferry Corsten ('Timeout') on Flashover Recordings, Dustin Husain kicks off the label spin-off of Ferry Corsten's Resonation Radio with 'Back In Time'. Blending his trademark sound with an incredible vocal presence and several melodies enweaved to perfection, this track is a testament to the enormous strides Dustin Husain has been making in the past few years.
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[content title="Summary" label="Overall Score"]Dustin Husain is going Back In Time with the first ever Resonation release, the brand new Flashover label by Ferry Corsten with tracks that usually don't fit on the Flashover typical sound. Back In Time has elements of progressive trance and house merged in the finest way. Relaxing summery foundation of deep pulsating basslines, techy kicks and cool dominating percussion while on top ATARI like synthy melodies along with piano chords and more electronic style synths along with melodramatic synthy stabs. The female vocal is simply magical as it is very touching and emotional adding that extra touch to elevate the track to the next level. Exceptional from start to finish with nice full on climax with certain balearic references as well. Perfect for spring and ready for summer festivals. #PureGold Love IT [/content]