Just like the country’s diverse natural landscape, the first Bulgarian Beat Wave compilation not only offers a non-linear sonic experience but guides listeners through the unique and varied sound of some of the most talented local beatmakers. With a population of less than 7M, the 107th largest country in the world is a home of some of the most talented and creative multi-instrumentalists, producers, and sound engineers which we at Stereofox are humbled to call label mates and family.

Vol. 1 gave us the motivation, and knowledge and set the foundation for the future of this project. Vol. 2 is about expanding what we’ve built and moving one step further.

Each of the artists on the compilation represents a truly unique world of its own. This goes out to show how packed, yet diverse the music ecosystem in the country is.

For the 2nd volume, we were excited to welcome a new face into the mix – Kay Be who added his forward-thinking and unconventional feel into the mix. Something you can easily pick from all the beats he’s on.

From prolific instrumentalists like TromBobby (brass), Peyotoff (guitar), EVDN. (bass), RADO (drums) and Boyan (piano) to people like Gena who has earned his stripes as a champion of the classic hip hop beat sound. Through his round-the-clock work with So Called Crew and a number of local artists, one could argue he has shaped a whole generation of listeners in the past 10 years. When it comes to powerful grooves, there’s Low Heat’s one-of-a-kind style. A true educator and squad’s hardware expert. SMYAH’s power to transport listeners to a darker, more intimate space is un-matchable. Then we have young, but extremely eager producers like Kamen and ymprl who have honed their craft both in Bulgaria and abroad. They liven-up the whole scene ambiance with a futuristic scent inspired by some of the most cutting-edge producers out there.

With more than 50M combined streams in recent years, the local artists working alongside Stereofox has already seen some successes like Spotify, Apple Music, and TIDAL editorials, features on prominent blogs like Indie Shuffle, sold-out vinyl campaign, international record store partnerships, and a spot on COLORS Berlin website, to name a few.