Pushing sonic limits and refusing to conform, Syracuse-born artist dxrival is making waves with his standout single Ragin’, a high-octane, alt-rock fusion that’s helping him redefine what it means to be an independent genre-bender in 2024. Marking five years since his first official release, Ragin’ is more than just another track — it’s a line in the sand.
Ragin’ dropped on August 23, 2024, and it didn’t take long to get noticed. The single quickly climbed into the #3 spot on the Dallas charts, giving dxrival his first taste of chart success. But for those who’ve been watching him work, it feels less like a surprise and more like a long-overdue moment.
Stepping boldly into alternative/rock territory for the first time, the song represents a sharp pivot from dxrival’s earlier catalog, which has always flirted with genre experimentation but never leaned in this hard. It’s raw, rebellious, and wired with emotional urgency — everything you’d want from a song that carries both personal and sonic weight.
Behind the boards, the production comes courtesy of WLVSKY, while dxrival handled all mixing and mastering himself. The record took about a month to complete, not because of delays, but because dxrival is obsessed with getting the details right — and that dedication shows. The final result is a track that bleeds authenticity, ambition, and calculated chaos.
What makes Ragin’ even more impactful is its timing. Following the release, dxrival began working with EMPIRE, a significant step for an artist who has always championed independence. This new partnership signals a broader reach and bolder moves ahead, as he continues building momentum across scenes and sounds.
While some fans draw comparisons to names like Korn, System of a Down, or even Yeat, there’s no doubt dxrival is doing something uniquely his own — a sound shaped by contrast, conviction, and refusal to stay still. With dream collaborations ranging from Ski Mask the Slump God to Lil Uzi Vert and Yeat, he’s already looking to expand his sonic universe even further.
Five years in, and Ragin’ feels like a rebirth — the arrival of a new chapter that captures everything dxrival stands for: energy, evolution, and edge.
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