Futuristic dreams of outer space are nothing new to the universe of techno—we're still waiting for Jeff Mills to sprout a pair of antennae. But the intergalactic fantasy is much less frequently associated with Baltimore club, a genre that's intrinsically tied to urban life, particularly the vibrant, tough city that birthed it.HI$TO attempts to merge both worlds, through a debut EP of trap and Bmore club tracks with distinctively cosmic leanings. Take "Intergalactic BB," which glides along to syrupy synths and achey vocals before building to a familiar club beat, bed squeaks and all. Or "Fuck Shit Up," featuring the ever-amazing rapper TT The Artist, a moody number that is far less aggressive than its title would suggest. When's the last time you heard someone declare "I came to get lit" against a background of bird chirps and insectoid buzzes?
The Baltimore-based producer attributes his Houston upbringing to his genre-blending sound. "When I'm producing a track I might add spaced-out elements from chopped and screwed music I grew up on, and blend that raw Baltimore sound with it," he says. "Even when I make juke or trap joints, I always incorporate Baltimore in it." Listen to the Yung Spvce CadetEP in full above, and watch out for it when it drops on Space is the Place Records on July 13.HI$TO is on SoundCloud // TwitterFollow Michelle Lhooq on TwitterRead: "Get a Taste of HI$TO's Weirdo Baltimore Club With 'Turn the Bass Up"