Forget the regular trap vibe. Ashwin Gane is not here to build beats—he’s building entire sonic universes. The Detroit-based artist, producer, and architect of “Cinematic Trap” just dropped his massive new single, “Way Up,” and it sounds less like a track and more like the soundtrack to a blockbuster movie.
This is the sound of earned elevation. Gane doesn’t chase the noise; he rises above it with a unique blend of regal horns and ghostly, orchestral textures layered over thunderous, deep 808s. As Gane says, he approached the track to be “minimalistic—very sparse, but deliberate,” ensuring every single part “carries weight.” That’s a level of discipline we salute.
Gane is a self-proclaimed Dr. Dre disciple, focusing on the power of silence as an instrument. He designs music by first picturing the scene in his head, then building the sound around that vision. Tracks like “Way Up” are built to make you feel like a million bucks—it’s a celebration of personal ascension and power.
“Way Up” lands amidst a huge creative surge for Gane. He’s previously charted on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Chart, proving his unique style is gaining national traction. He’s been actively dropping cinematic projects, including his recent Twilight Tales EP, which acts as a dark anthology for survival in a “Cold World.”
“Way Up” lands amidst a huge creative surge for Gane. He’s previously charted on the Billboard R&B/Hip Hop Chart, proving his unique style is gaining national traction. He’s been actively dropping cinematic projects, including his recent Twilight Tales EP, which acts as a dark anthology for survival in a “Cold World.”
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