Dirty Audio

Dirty Audio, the moniker of Los Angeles-based producer Andrew Assatourian, is a pivotal figure in the 2010s hybrid trap movement. Emerging around 2012, he initially gained traction within the EDM circuit for his high-energy remixes and original productions that bridged the gap between traditional trap and more aggressive bass genres.

His career reached a turning point in 2016 with the release of 'Gettin' That' on Mad Decent, which became a staple in festival sets worldwide and solidified his reputation for creating 'party-starting' anthems with a grimy edge. His sound identity is defined by a 'maximalist' approach to production, utilizing heavy compression, metallic textures, and hip-hop vocal samples. He is closely associated with major electronic labels such as Monstercat, Dim Mak, and Barong Family, reflecting his versatility across the bass music spectrum. Critically, he is viewed as a reliable purveyor of high-octane dance music that successfully translates the intensity of a live festival environment into recorded form. His influence is seen in the proliferation of 'hybrid' styles that prioritize sound design over genre purity.