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4B Debuts on Deadbeats with 'WHAT IS THIS'

Published Jun 14, 2026 By Matt White
4B Debuts on Deadbeats with 'WHAT IS THIS'

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TL;DR

4B has released his debut single on Zeds Dead's Deadbeats label. 'WHAT IS THIS' blends dubstep sonics with his signature Jersey Club style, featuring heavy basslines and a monologue breakdown about growth and adaptation. The track arrives following recent performances in Los Angeles and Bangkok.

Jersey Club meets dubstep on Deadbeats debut

4B has released his first single on Zeds Dead's Deadbeats label. WHAT IS THIS marks a shift into dubstep territory while maintaining the Jersey Club elements that defined his career, weaving relentless basslines, slamming drums, and a Jersey Club switch-up.

A full-circle moment

The producer reflected on the significance of the release, noting his long history with the label's founders. "Ive always been a huge fan of Deadbeats, from playing with Zeds Dead early Mad Decent days. Full circle moment releasing with them. I incorporated a monologue type breakdown in this song about growth and adaptation—because that's what this track is for me. A new chapter, without losing what I've always created," 4B said.

Global momentum continues

The track follows recent headline performances in Los Angeles and back-to-back shows in Bangkok. After more than a decade shaping dance music culture with support from I Hate Models, Tiesto, Skrillex, Diplo, Steve Aoki, and RL Grime, 4B continues to evolve his sound while keeping the high-energy style that helped define the fusion of Jersey Club and electronic music.

WHAT IS THIS is out now on Deadbeats.

Matt White

Matt White

EDM Source Editor

Reporting on the latest in the electronic dance music community with verified accuracy.

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