RL Grime teams up with rising artist, Deadcrow, to rework the Human Resource classic ‘Dominator‘ into a heavy dubstep and techno blend. The track arrives with major anticipation as both artists are two key figures changing the modern bass scene. Released on Armada Music, the label adds the record to its new wave of dance music.
‘Dominator’
The song opens with the original rebellious vocal that delivers the line “I am the one and only dominator.” The OG Human Resource synths and new drums follow and set a hard-hitting dubstep tone. The energy rises with layered percussion that builds toward a classic fake-out moment. The tension snaps into a fast-paced drop filled with crisp movement and detailed sound design. The second half of the drop leans into sustained bass hits that shake the mix.
The rework then shifts into war-like horns that create a dramatic pause. A melodic soundscape builds above them and widens the world of the song. The momentum returns as the elements rise together once again. Another fake out arrives to surprise listeners and flips the energy into a techno-heavy drop that still carries RL Grime’s signature dubstep feel. This rework of ‘Dominator’ takes genre-blending and new production styles to a whole new level.
The Artist Behind The ‘Dominator’ Rework
RL Grime
RL Grime came to fame in New York as a teenager with viral remixes of ‘Love Sosa‘ by Chief Keef and ‘Mercy‘ by Kanye West. His one-of-a-kind visual identity and annual Halloween mix series set him apart in the early trap era. His debut album, VOID, became number one on the Electronic chart in the United States and held the spot for a month. He followed with high-profile collaborations with Big Sean, Miguel, and Skrillex. He continues to tour the world and headline major festivals like Coachella and Lollapalooza.
Deadcrow
Deadcrow is a rising artist in the dance scene who has caught the attention of major producers like RL Grime, Zeds Dead, and more. His work blends cyberpunk themes with high energy and heavy sound design. His music carries influence from JDM culture, classic racing games, and the Blade Runner films. He tours worldwide and is now one of the first wave artists to tour the United States. His releases appear on major labels like Sable Valley, Deadbeats, Dim Mak, and others. His style is inspiring big and new artists alike and continues to push dance music forward.
The Original Artist: Human Resource
Human Resource is a Dutch electronic group from the Ridderkerk area. The early lineup included mixer Robert Mahu, keyboardist Johan van Beek, Jasper Drexhage, Guido Pernet, and rapper Larenzo Nash. The group earned worldwide attention in 1991 with their breakout single ‘Dominator’, the rave classic known for one of the earliest uses of the Hoover synth and a famous remix by Joey Beltram. After several lineup changes through the mid-90s, the group disbanded near the end of the decade. Guido Pernet later revived Human Resource with a new lineup in the 2000s, leading to renewed touring and the launch of the Dominator Festival in 2005, which remains one of the biggest events in hardcore and gabber music.
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