Indonesian drum and bass veteran Muztang has released his latest single, “Welcome 2 Da Westside”.
For this song, he collaborated with rapper Mister Nobody.
The song marks their first joint project and serves as a tribute to Westwew Studio.
It is their creative home located in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta.
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The Creation of “Welcome 2 Da Westside”
In an interview, Muztang shared that the idea for the track started in 2023.
He had wanted to create a DnB anthem that represented Westwew Studio.
As the idea evolved, he emphasized a sound he defines as “speedsoulmusic”.
It is a mix of deep, soulful drum and bass that still hits hard on the dance floor.
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Muztang revealed that he aimed to create a track that felt anthemic but not noisy.
He shaped the music around a simple yet powerful vocal loop consisting of four lines written and performed by Mister Nobody.
Although the production moved quickly at first, it eventually stretched over a year and a half as Muztang refined the sound.
He explored different sonic directions for months before finally settling on the final version earlier this year.
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Collaboration with Mister Nobody
From the start, this track was always meant to be a collaboration.
Muztang had envisioned working with Mister Nobody since 2022.
He explained that they had finally aligned in musical frequency, and he began tailoring the track around Mister Nobody’s vocal range.
Their mutual appreciation for soulful music also helped the project click effortlessly.
Interestingly, “Welcome 2 Da Westside” is Mister Nobody’s first time recording vocals for a DnB track.
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While he had long enjoyed listening to the genre, he never felt a deep connection—until he heard Muztang’s beat.
Despite the temptation to fill the track with lyrics, Mister Nobody chose to keep it minimal and serve as the ambience of the song.
Muztang had given him full creative freedom, yet both agreed that less was more.
Muztang shared that he retained 51% control over the musical arrangement to ensure the track remained DJ-friendly for drum and bass events.
Their goal was to create an anthem not just for Westwew Studio, but also for everyone who understands the idea of “home.”
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Real Meaning of The Song
The track coincided with a time when Westwew was transitioning into a more professional operation, giving the song additional emotional weight.
Although the song is rooted in their West Jakarta background, Mister Nobody explained that “Welcome 2 Da Westside” also speaks to a broader idea of returning to your origins.
Whether you come from the north, east, south, or west, everyone ultimately comes home.
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Muztang added that the music video reflects the gritty beauty of life in Jakarta—a “beautiful struggle,” as he described it.
When asked about public expectations, Muztang said he no longer focuses on them.
Instead, he values honest reactions from listeners—positive or negative.
Mister Nobody, on the other hand, hopes his lyrics bring good energy to anyone who hears them.
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International Responses for The Song
So far, the track has gained international traction.
Though official streaming data is still pending when this interview was conducted, it has been played on radio stations in the UK and the Netherlands.
Surprisingly, the most enthusiastic responses have come from China.
These reactions have boosted their confidence that their music can resonate beyond Indonesia.
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What’s Next after “Welcome 2 Da Westside?”
Looking ahead, their next project is Mister Nobody’s upcoming album, with several tracks produced by Muztang.
Unlike their current DnB collaboration, the album will lean heavily into hip-hop and storytelling, with Mister Nobody taking full control of the musical direction.
At one point, Mister Nobody had been stuck creatively, unsure how to complete his album.
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But “Welcome 2 Da Westside” gave him the push he needed to reignite his passion.
Muztang wrapped up the conversation by saying, “There is time for everything,” referring to the long but meaningful journey of their collaboration.
Mister Nobody agreed, recalling how Muztang had been sending him DnB beats for years—none of which felt right, until this one did.
As Muztang said at the end of our talk, “It’s a process.”