Lee Foss & BUJA bring Franksy into the ‘Cult Of Bass’ on Repopulate Mars

Lee Foss & BUJA return to Repopulate Mars on 8th May with ‘Cult Of Bass’, a follow-up to their recent link-up ‘Bidolibido’ and another step in a partnership that feels like it’s properly finding its lane.

Repopulate Mars has always had that sweet spot between big-room pressure and underground bite. Foss has built the label around records that can move from a festival stage to a low-ceiling club without losing their edge, and ‘Cult Of Bass’ sits right in that pocket.

This time, they bring in Franksy, the UK vocalist, DJ and one-half of Audio Bullys, whose delivery gives the record its snap. His vocals cut through with a raw, no-nonsense energy, sitting tight against the pulsing low-end, textured synths, and that hypnotic lead that keeps dragging the track forward.

BUJA says the track started with an obsession over one bass sound, spending hours shaping it before anything else existed around it. That makes sense when you hear it. The bass is not just holding the tune together, it is the tune’s centre of gravity.

There’s muscle here, but it’s controlled. ‘Cult Of Bass’ has the kind of groove that works because it does not overplay its hand. It locks in, winds up the pressure, then lets Franksy’s vocal do the damage.

On the flip, ‘Stand Up And Fight’ pushes things leaner and more direct, with acid lines, bubbling rhythm and a tougher pulse. Different headspace, same intent.

We’re premiering Lee Foss & BUJA’s track ‘Cult Of Bass’ today on Data Transmission.

Listen below, pre-order now and grab it on Beatport from 8th May.