Rising New Zealand producers MESSIE and Juni have teamed up for their debut release on HARD Recs, delivering the high-octane new single “B2B.” Featuring English rapper and producer sbk, the track blends jersey club, UK garage, and bass music into an uncompromising club anthem fueled by relentless energy and razor-sharp production.
Built around sbk’s gritty vocal performance, “B2B” thrives on confrontation and intensity. His hard-hitting grime verses drive the record forward, while MESSIE and Juni construct an equally aggressive instrumental packed with syncopated rhythms, murky atmospheres, breathy textures, rattling percussion, gunshot samples, and buzzing basslines. The result is a genre-bending production that continuously builds tension before exploding into dancefloor-ready releases.
For MESSIE, the collaboration highlights the rhythmic precision that has become a defining characteristic of her music. A lifelong drummer before stepping into electronic production, the New Zealand artist has earned recognition for seamlessly blending breaks, jungle, jersey club, ghetto tech, baile funk, and a wide range of global club influences into sweat-inducing DJ weapons.
Joining her is Auckland-based producer Juni, an emerging talent making waves with productions rooted in UK garage and bassline. Together, the pair create a sound that bridges underground UK club culture with modern bass music, giving “B2B” an unmistakably raw edge.
Speaking about the collaboration, MESSIE explained:
“‘B2B’ brings a certain pocket of energy and groove that instantly catches your attention. Each section layers elements that play on the perfect amount of tension and release that have been tried and tested to get a crowd moving. This track merges influences and genres such as Jersey Club, Garage and more to match the raw energy and tone of featured artist ‘sbk’.”
The release arrives during a breakout period for MESSIE, whose growing catalog includes collaborations with Joy Anonymous and Redlight, along with remix work for Fred again.., Charlotte Plank, and KUČKA. Her productions have also received airplay on George FM, while her live schedule continues to expand with upcoming appearances at Jazz Cafe Festival and Boomtown, following performances at Strawberry Fields, Two Minds, Lollapalooza, All Points East, fabric, and Boiler Room. She has also supported artists including Sammy Virji and Interplanetary Criminal on tour.
Juni has likewise been building momentum, earning support from BBC Radio 1, Select UK, and RTÉ 2FM, establishing himself as one of New Zealand’s most promising bass music producers.
Meanwhile, featured artist sbk continues to strengthen his reputation as one of the UK’s most exciting rap talents. Having collaborated with grime icons including JME, Wiley, and Boy Better Know, he has also performed at major international events such as SXSW and Paris Fashion Week, bringing his unmistakable vocal style to audiences around the world.
With “B2B,” MESSIE, Juni, and sbk deliver a fearless collision of jersey club, UK garage, grime, and bass music that feels tailor-made for the modern club circuit. The release not only marks an impressive debut on HARD Recs but also positions all three artists for continued momentum as they push the boundaries of contemporary electronic music.
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