Wax Motif is back with the club-ready house anthem, ‘212,’ set to drop on August 30th via Cr2 Records. This undeniable party anthem arrives at the heels of the hitmaker’s landmark HARD Summer performance. Which featured a surprise appearance from VULTURES collaborator Ty Dolla $ign.
Australian-born, LA-based DJ and producer Wax Motif is back with the club-ready house anthem, ‘212,’ set to drop on August 30th via Cr2 Records. Teaming up with NYC duo Truth x Lies and bass DJ + rapper AK RENNY. Wax Motif delivers an infectious beat that masterfully blends house, electro, and hip-hop elements. An ode to the undeniable energy of New York City’s iconic area code, ‘212’ captures the gritty yet vibrant pulse of the bustling metropolis in a way that only this powerhouse trio can.
‘212’ is a bold and boundary-pushing offering, propelled by minimalist, yet powerful production centered around a relentless bassline. AK RENNY’s sharp verses add a striking edge. Making this track an undeniable standout on any playlist or dance floor. With its innovative approach and genre-blurring sound, ‘212’ demands attention and leaves a lasting impact.
“Truth x Lies have been friends and close to us for a few years now. We have been passing ideas back and forth for some time. TXL started the 212 song and when I heard it, I felt I could really work with an idea. We ended up working on a few back and forth sessions to create 212 as you hear it today. This song is one to keep you moving in the club and provide you some energy to get you through your night. ” -WAX motif
About ‘212’ masterminds
Daniel Chien, aka Wax Motif, is a leading force in defining the house sound in the US. Drawing inspiration from R&B, disco, and UK bass. His debut album, House Of Wax, has garnered over 33 million streams. Making him a sought-after producer with support from acts like Dom Dolla, John Summit, Solomun, and Zhu. His flip of Drake’s Honestly, Nevermind gained radio support and a co-sign from Gordo. Wax Motif has reached new heights with sold-out shows, including a collaboration with ZHU on “Better Recognize” and an advance sell-out at the Shrine Expo Hall in Los Angeles. With festival performances at Electric Forest, Lollapalooza, and Tomorrowland.
In early 2024, Wax Motif produced ‘BACK TO ME’ featuring Freddie Gibbs for Ye x Ty Dolla $ign’s album. ‘VULTURES‘, which topped charts in 80 countries within 24 hours, solidifying his status as a top-tier producer. Recently, Wax Motif headlined HARD Summer with a high-energy set on the HARDER Stage Saturday night, coinciding with the VULTURES 2 release. In a thrilling moment, Ty Dolla $ign joined him on stage, treating the 80,000-strong crowd to live performances of ‘BACK TO ME’, ‘Field Trip’, and an exclusive preview of their upcoming collaboration, ‘Make Me Better’—leaving an indelible mark on the Los Angeles festival.
Truth x Lies is a dynamic DJ and producer duo from New York City, made up of Ryan Howard and Ian Bertles, who met through a mutual friend while Ian worked at a record store in Manhattan. Starting as local promoters, they spun at their events, exploring various genres before focusing exclusively on house music. The name Truth x Lies reflects the duality of their backgrounds and approaches to music. Their breakthrough came in 2017 when they won the Insomniac Discovery Project, prompting them to shift from local gigs to full-time production. In 2023, they released their first single, ‘Heard About Me,’ a cover of 50 Cent‘s ‘P.I.M.P.,’ followed by ‘Controlled’ featuring Jake Herring, solidifying their presence in the house music scene.
You can listen to Wax Motif, Truth X Lies and Ak Renny- ‘212’ below!
