Datsik is the stage name of Troy Beetles, a producer from Vancouver who started making electronic music in the early 2000s. His track 'Fully Blown' came out in 2010 and got attention for its heavy bass and melodic hooks. That song, along with others like 'Smoke Bomb,' helped define a certain strain of dubstep that was popular in clubs and at festivals around that time.
He put out his first album, 'Vitamin D,' in 2012, followed by EPs like 'Let It Burn' and 'Darkstar.' The music was built on thick, distorted basslines and driving rhythms, aimed squarely at the dance floor. In recent years, allegations of sexual misconduct led to his suspension from festivals and shows, which has largely kept him out of the public eye since.
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