THE RELEASE MARKS ONE OF TAPE B'S BIGGEST CREATIVE MILESTONES TO DATE
One of bass music’s most in demand producers Tape B continues the biggest creative chapter of his career with the release of "Signature Sound," an original collaboration with legendary Atlanta producer Zaytoven, arriving across DSPs on August 12th.
Equally inspired by the cinematic sound design of early 2000’s era dubstep and the storytelling of hip-hop, Tape B has spent years blending those influences into a sound uniquely his own. "Signature Sound" becomes the clearest expression of that vision to date, bringing together two worlds that have shaped his artistry since he first began producing.
Joining forces with Zaytoven - whose unmistakable production helped define the sound of artists including Gucci Mane, Future, Migos, Young Thug, Lil Uzi Vert, and 21 Savage - feels less like a crossover and more like the natural next chapter in a creative journey that has always existed at the intersection of bass music and hip-hop.
For Tape B, the collaboration represents a defining moment in his career. Across the past several years, he's consistently paid homage to hip-hop through widely celebrated reworks of artists who helped shape his musical identity.
His catalog includes fan-favorite unofficial remixes of Mac Miller's "Loud" (2.1M streams), Flatbush Zombies’ “222” (1.2M), and A$AP Rocky’s “Goldie” (1.2M), alongside a growing collection of hip-hop-inspired edits that have become staples of his consistently sold-out live sets. The longstanding appreciation for the genre culminated in his first official hip-hop collaboration, "Trippy Land" with Juicy J in 2024, which has since surpassed 4 million streams across platforms.
Joining forces with Zaytoven - one of the most influential producers in modern hip-hop - marks the next chapter in that journey, bringing together two artists connected by a shared appreciation for innovation.
Rather than meeting in the middle, the collaboration allows each producer's style to remain unmistakably intact. Opening with a playful introduction from Zaytoven before unfolding into heavyweight bass, dynamic sound design, and simply put, Tape B’s signature sound. The record fuses heavy hitting energy with the rhythmic feel and musicality that have made Zaytoven one of hip-hop's most influential producers.
Artist Quote:
"This song was originally inspired by the famous UKF dubstep tutorial, and I've drawn a lot of inspiration from that era for this song. I want the entire vibe of it to feel like something that came from the 2010-2012 era of dubstep.
When I saw a video of Zaytoven talking about his production process, I thought that him talking about the "wub" sound was perfect for a revamped modern version of the UKF dubstep tutorial but in a new school way.
We reached out to Zaytoven's team and had some phone calls about making this an official collaboration and they were very excited about it. My goal is to continue bridging the gap between hip-hop and dubstep and this song is a great example of it. The song was the intro to my sets on my fall 2025 bus tour and has been a favorite in every set since.."
— Tape B
The collaboration arrives during a landmark run for Tape B. Fresh off sold-out dates on his Summer Program amphitheater tour alongside Levity, acclaimed collaborations with artists including Subtronics, Zeds Dead and GRiZ, and his upcoming nearly sold-out two-night Red Rocks headline later this year, he continues building one of electronic music's most passionate fan communities while expanding his artistic vision into fresh territories.
At a time when much of the music industry is driven by fast-moving trends and short-form moments, Tape B continues to argue for a different approach - one rooted in community, artistic identity, and creating art with lasting impact. Drawing inspiration from the records that first made him fall in love with electronic music while fully championing collaborators from outside the genre, he continues blending old-school influences with new-school production into something both timeless and forward-looking.
With "Signature Sound," Tape B delivers more than an unexpected collaboration. The record celebrates the shared DNA between hip-hop and bass music while marking a defining milestone for one of electronic music's biggest artists - proving that some of the most exciting ideas emerge when artists from different worlds create something entirely its own.
Kemal Alkanat, known artistically as Tape B, has rapidly ascended in the electronic music realm, blending the essence of nostalgic dubstep with contemporary bass vibrations. His acclaimed EP "A Dose of Nostalgia" and the 2023 Deadbeats release “Over Saturated” have cemented his position as an essential voice in the genre's evolution. Tape B's innovative remixes and his distinctive approach to genre experimentation have drawn recognition from industry leaders like Subtronics, GRiZ, Zeds Dead, Excision, Ganja White Night, Wooli and Peekaboo.
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Grammy Award-winning and Platinum Record producer. Zaytoven is an accomplished pianist, keyboardist, organist, DJ, and beatmaker, best known for being the pioneer of Trap Music from Atlanta and one of hip hop's greatest producers. From working on countless tracks with Gucci Mane such as “Icy” from the album “Trap House”, to producing Migos’ debut single “Versace” from their mixtape “Y.R.N.”, Zaytoven has collaborated with the biggest names in today’s rap, hip-hop, and trap music scene such as Future, Lil Uzi Vert, 21 Savage, Yo Gotti, 2 Chainz, Young Dolph, Lecrae, and many more. His most recent work includes albums “Trapholizay”, “A” with Usher, “GloToven” with Chief Keef, and “Bad Azz Zay” with Boosie Badazz.
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Upcoming Tape B Tour Dates
Aug 15 - DAER Dayclub - Hollywood, FL
Aug 22 - Under The K Bridge - Brooklyn, NY
Aug 28 - Craig Ranch Amphitheater - Las Vegas, NV
Aug 29 - Rawhide Event Center - Chandler, AZ
Sep 4 - North Coast Music Festival - Chicago, IL
Sep 5 - San Marcos Block Party - San Marcos, TX
Sep 6 - Secret Dreams Music Festival - Marengo, OH
Sep 11–13 - Sacred Acre - Ninilchik, AK
Sep 19 - Echoa Ridge - Kapolei, HI
Sep 26 - Granary Open Air - Salt Lake City, UT
Sep 27 - Same Same But Different Music Festival - Perris, CA
Oct 8–9 - Red Rocks Amphitheatre - Morrison, CO
Oct 22 - Monstercat ADE Showcase
Oct 23 - Paris Headline - Trabendo
Oct 24 - Bristol Headline - Clock Factory
Oct 30 - Haunted Pittsburgh
Oct 31 - Haunted Atlanta
Nov 14 - Breakaway Houston - Houston, TX
Nov 20–21 - The Armory - Minneapolis, MN
Nov 27–28 - Tapesgiving @ The BayCare Sound - Clearwater, FL
Dec 4–5 - WAMU - Seattle, WA
Dec 18-19 - Echostage - Washington, DC
Tickets + More Info: tapebbeats.com
