Over the Edge (Kayzo and Gammer song)

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"Over the Edge"
Over the Edge Kayzo Gammer Cover.jpeg
Single by Kayzo and Gammer featuring AU8UST
from the album Monstercat Uncaged Vol. 2
ReleasedAugust 11, 2017 (2017-08-11)
FormatDigital download
Recorded2017
Genre Future house
Length4:03
Label Monstercat
Songwriter(s) August Hausman
Producer(s)
Kayzo singles chronology
"Whistle Wars"
(2017)		"Over the Edge"
(2017)		"Forever"
(2018)
Gammer singles chronology
"Party Don't Stop"
(2017)		"Over the Edge"
(2017)		"Let's Get Crunk"
(2017)

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Background and release

In early 2017, Capuozzo had received an a cappella song sent by Hausman, though Capuozzo had not started on any production using the a cappella as he decided to instead finish up other projects. During Flux Pavilion's Around The World in 80 Raves tour, Capuozzo started production on "Over the Edge" using Hausman's original a cappella. He later contacted Lee to propose a collaboration between the two as the song would be divergent compared to both producers past work. [1] [2] In an interview with Billboard , Capuozzo commented on the production process of the song, saying "It had a vibe that would be great for us to try something a bit outside the box", further stating "we always make crazy fast paced stuff, so I figured we could try something really new for the both of us." [3]

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Critical reception

"Over the Edge" received generally mixed to positive reviews. Lauren Ikenn of This Song Slaps wrote that the song was "bound to be a hit", further stating that the song "is the ultimate house track, complete with a hard-hitting beat, a catchy drop and AU8UST's pop-infused vocals." [5] Billboard 's David Rishty wrote that the two producers had "flipped the script and dropped a bouncy house cut", describing the song as "buoyant" and "sprinkled with high-pitched vocal chops." [3] Marcus of EDM Sauce described the songs drop as anime-like, further writing that "these dudes have us completely fooled. It's a pretty damn cool song for that reason. If you know these guys, you know that this drop is the last thing you would expect from them especially after hearing the hard build." [6] Writing for Trapstyle, Ali Mooney noted that the song is "very different from their previous track", later describing the song as having a "mellow house feel, to it mixed with melodic, electronic sounds." [7] Noiseporn's Lennon Cihak wrote "Kayzo and Gammer have most definitely stepped away from their typical fast-paced hardcore music and have focused their efforts in a production that truly complements AU8UST's pop vocals" [8] Writing for EDMTunes, Aly Galito noted the two producers sway from their typical style, writing "the song includes a different feel away from trap and dubstep as it incorporates a mixture of a pop and house", later stating "it's refreshing to hear new and catchy sounds like this." [9]

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Track listing

"Over the Edge" (feat. AU8UST) [10]

No.TitleLength
1."Over the Edge"4:03
Total length:4:03

Credits and personnel

Personnel

Release history

RegionDateFormatVersionLabelRef.
WorldwideAugust 11, 2017Digital download"Over the Edge" (feat. AU8UST) Monstercat [3]
August 25, 2017 Monstercat Uncaged Vol. 2 [4]

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  2. ↑ "Flux Pavilion Announces 'Around The World in 80 Raves' Tour | Your EDM". Your EDM. February 6, 2017. Archived from the original on June 29, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  3. 1 2 3 "Kayzo & Gammer Bring Fans 'Over the Edge' With Bouncy House Single". Billboard . Archived from the original on June 27, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  4. 1 2 "Monstercat unleashes 'Uncaged Vol. 2' compilation – Dancing Astronaut". Dancing Astronaut . August 28, 2017. Archived from the original on June 29, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
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  6. ↑ Marcus (August 10, 2017). "KAYZO Leaves Our Ears Confused After Dropping His Massive New Collaboration [LISTEN]". EDM Sauce. Archived from the original on July 5, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Monster New Tune from Kayzo & Gammer – Over The Edge – Trapstyle". Trap Style. Archived from the original on June 29, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
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