Montpellier’s genre-defying powerhouse ASDEK and Los Angeles-based sonic shapeshifter ESPER collide on “SWITCH,” a forward-leaning trap hybrid which arrived October 17th on NIGHTMODE.
Both artists have built reputations on blurring boundaries between styles, and this joint effort pushes that ethos further, fusing baile funk percussion, global bass rhythms, and hard-hitting trap mechanics into a volatile, club-primed creation.
Anchored by a fiery Portuguese vocal hook, “SWITCH” moves through a kaleidoscope of rhythmic intensity. Its baile-inspired drums and log-drum pulse churn beneath snarling low-end layers, while glitchy synth stabs and shadowy hardwave textures stretch the track into widescreen chaos. The momentum peaks in a thunderous trap-to-bounce drop that flips its groove from underground swagger to full-scale dancefloor eruption. The collision of styles between each producer is a genre-fluid statement piece that captures NIGHTMODE’s spirit of adventurous, boundary-pushing bass music.
For ASDEK, “SWITCH” marks a bold pivot beyond the house foundations that defined his rise. Known for high-impact cuts across bass house, electro, and UKG, the French producer continues his evolution into darker, bass-forward spaces. His recent label single “Talk About” drew radio support from Curtis Jay, Andre Saint-Albin, and MNTN, alongside features in Iggy Magazine, Fresh Music Freaks, UFO Network, and Guettapen. With endorsements from global icons DJ Snake, Skrillex, RL Grime, Fred again.., and more, ASDEK now prepares for his debut U.S. tour, including a headline stop at Exchange LA, marking his transition from European standout to international force.
Fellow French-born producer ESPER—whose catalog spans trap, breakbeat, and experimental electronica—brings percussive ferocity and cinematic scope to the collaboration. His production résumé includes collaborations with Pixel Terror, Janus, Ace Savage, and PURGE, plus writing credits on Kanye West’s ‘Donda 2’ alongside Cardi B and Offset. Having toured with NGHTMRE, ESPER injects a rhythmic elasticity and sound design sharpness that push “SWITCH” beyond traditional trap frameworks.
Together, ASDEK and ESPER deliver a single that dismantles genre borders with precision and intent. “SWITCH” stands as a kinetic collision of French finesse and global club grit, a forward-facing bass record that redefines what trap can sound like in 2025.
“This track marks one of my first releases fully stepping outside the house music realm—a bold move into a trap and bounce hybrid that represents a real creative risk for me. It blends Brazilian-style vocals and a log drum over a bass-driven beat, creating something truly unique and unexpected. NIGHTMODE was the only label with the vision to embrace this sonic outlier, and I can’t wait to see people move to it on the dancefloor.” —Asdek
”This track pulls from the electronic legacy of French touch. So excited to have found the right home for it with the legendary NIGHTMODE team to share this song the right way!” —ESPER
French producer ASDEK, based in Paris, has been making waves with his distinctive blend of house, club-driven energy, and genre-bending production. A founding member of the Contrebande project with Habstrakt and Basstrick, he has released music on leading labels including Virgin Music, Insomniac Records, Confession and Sable Valley. With over 25 million streams across platforms, his catalog features the gold-certified single “BRRR”, the bass anthem “Es Isso” with Habstrakt, and the viral hit “All Over” with Petit Biscuit, which sparked more than 35,000 TikTok videos.
He also unveiled in 2023 the EP You Should Have Closed the Door Before You Left on Virgin Music. Alongside these releases, ASDEK has delivered remixes for artists such as Knock2 and Apashe. Praised and supported by major names like Skrillex, Fred again.., DJ Snake, RL Grime and Joyryde, his music has crossed into mainstream culture: his track Right Through was featured in Rocket League, and his remix of Animal Crossing became the official soundtrack of Twitch channels run by Mastu and Ponce, two of the most prominent French content creators.
On stage, ASDEK has headlined two hard-ticket tours — The Lost Tapes Tour and the Eclipse Tour — nearly sold out across France. He has performed at major festivals such as Lollapalooza Paris, Delta Festival in Marseille, and Rose Festival in Toulouse, while touring across Europe (Belgium, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, Hungary, etc.) and worldwide (Japan, Canada, United Arab Emirates…). Beyond music, ASDEK has become a strong presence on Twitch. In 2025, he participated in the ZEvent, which raised over €16 million for French hospitals, confirming his role as both an artist and a cultural actor. Today, the project is in full momentum, with major collaborations in the works and a clear ambition: expanding into the U.S. market, with a first run of shows planned for fall 2025.
ESPER is a French-born, LA-based artist, producer, and DJ who began his musical journey unusually early. Starting to DJ at age 8 in his hometown of Orbey, France (population 6,000), he was throwing his own shows by 10 and playing his first club by 12. At 18, ESPER moved to Montreal for university before relocating to Los Angeles at 21 to attend the LA Recording Academy.
Since graduating, he has established himself across multiple facets of the music industry. Notable career highlights include working with Kanye West on “Donda 2,” performing alongside NGHTMRE on the DRMVRSE tour, and collaborating with Pixel Terror on “Medusa,” which has accumulated 900,000 streams on Spotify. ESPER’s trajectory from small-town France to major label collaborations demonstrates his versatility and talent across production, live performance, and artist development in the electronic music space.
Asdek and ESPER’s new single “SWITCH” is available on all platforms via NIGHTMODE.
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