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SukiTheKid
Guangzhou | ANTH Takeover
Nothing says 'ANTH Takeover in Guangzhou' like the frantic scramble to Shazam a drill sample layered over a broken beat. SukiTheKid's set is for those of us who believe basslines should be criminal and rhythms should skip. The room is dark, strobes cutting through smoke, all eyes on the booth as the energy climbs. Technically, this is a masterclass in UK garage and bassline pressure, with a BPM average of 138.2 that never lets up, anchored in the punchy, familiar territory of 12A.
The energy balance leans into low-end weight at 0.5591, but the mids at 0.3912 bring in those essential melodic stabs and vocal chops, creating a dynamic, rolling feel. Mixing is sharp and energetic, with quick cuts and double-drops that keep the crowd on their toes, never allowing a moment of respite. The harmonic progression is straightforward but effective, using key changes to subtly shift mood without losing momentum. The opening 'London Gangs' by Sault sets a gritty, cinematic tone, immediately establishing the urban vibe.
COIDO's '7th Movement' is a deep, percussive weapon that shows off the producer's knack for intricate rhythms. The highlight might be the sheer audacity of blending Flowdan's 'Shell a Verse' over Skrillex's 'Kliptown Empyrean', a fusion of grime and future bass that shouldn't work but absolutely does. Amor Satyr & Siu Mata's 'Aquarius' offers a moment of rhythmic complexity, while Kercha's 'Chase Me' provides the relentless, driving finale. From the tense opener by Sault, the set builds through garage rollers and bassline bombs, peaking with that chaotic Skrillex/Flowdan mashup, before cooling down slightly with the closing chase of Kercha's track.