MartyParty

MartyParty, the solo project of South African-born Martin Folb, is a cornerstone of the North American bass music scene that emerged in the late 2000s and early 2010s. Based in Brooklyn, Folb developed a signature style he dubbed 'Purple,' characterized by melodic, mid-tempo bass music that heavily incorporates hip-hop aesthetics and glitch production techniques.

His career is inextricably linked to the 'glitch-hop' movement, and his work as one half of PANTyRAiD (alongside Ooah of The Glitch Mob) further solidified his influence on the genre's crossover into more mainstream electronic spaces. Folb's sound identity is defined by a rejection of standard EDM tropes, opting instead for original sound design that emphasizes 'seductive' melodies and complex, swung rhythms over the aggressive 'wobble' common in dubstep. Critical consensus highlights his prolific output and his ability to maintain a distinct sonic fingerprint across various tempos and subgenres, from trap to downtempo. He remains a significant figure for his role in bridging the gap between underground beat culture and large-scale festival electronic music.