As the temperature outside gets cooler, things are heating up in FUSER with this month’s DLC: the FUSER 2021 Mixtape Pack! This collection of songs is your robust toolbox for crafting mixes inspired by this memorable year! Don’t forget to hit the Diamond Shop and give 2021 a stylish sendoff by dressing your avatar in the latest and most fashionable threads.
The 2021 Mixtape Pack includes four songs and three cosmetic items:
“Levitating” by Dua Lipa
“STAY” by The Kid LAROI
“Rumors” by Lizzo ft. Cardi B
“Savage” by Megan Thee Stallion
The Metallic Military Cap
The Metallic Horned Mask
The Iridescent Track Jacket
The 2021 Mixtape Pack also comes with a bonus event, beginning December 27. It will be available to purchase later this week on all platforms except for Nintendo Switch, where it will release later during the month.
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“Savage” by Megan Thee Stallion is an award-winning track that is sure to enhance the impact of your mixes! The song has been nominated for the MTV Video Music Awards Song of the Year and won Best Hip-Hop song, in addition to being recognized by the People’s Choice Awards and the Soul Train Music Awards. The song charted globally, entering the top 10 in Australia, Hungary, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. In the United States, the Houston, Texas native also earned a 4x Platinum certification from the RIAA.
Megan Thee Stallion puts her prowess on display for this beloved song that took the world by storm! This powerful, high-energy track has plenty of complexity, and the low-key groove on the drum disc gives it room to shine. The instantly recognizable lead instrument disc offers a gritty performance on keys and vocal ad-libs that will be a blast to manipulate into new mixes!
“Levitating” by Dua Lipa was featured on her internationally successful album Future Nostalgia, and now it’s joining the FUSER party! This danceable track is the longest-running top ten song on the US Billboard Hot 100 by a female artist, becoming Dua Lipa’s second top-five single in the United States. The song has been nominated for multiple awards including the 2021 MTV Music Video Awards Song of the Year and Song of Summer. “Levitating” has already earned 2x Platinum certification in the United Kingdom, 4x Platinum in the United States, and 5x Platinum in Australia.
The drums set a steady and funky foundation for the track’s celebratory vibe. The lead instrument disc features a sparse but creative synth sound that adds a strummed electric guitar part for the pre-chorus and lifts the energy of the whole arrangement. Dua Lipa’s controlled and joyful lead vocal performance is a playful, rhythmic melody you can’t help but sing along to!
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“Rumors” by Lizzo ft. Cardi B is an empowering anthem delivered with style from this musical duo made in heaven. This groovy track is Lizzo’s first release since her critically acclaimed third studio album Cuz I Love You, and quickly grabbed the number one spot on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Billboard chart as well as rising to number four on the US Billboard Hot 100! The song boasts over 80 million streams on Spotify and was Lizzo’s first entry on the Billboard Global 200.
The dreamy lead instrument disc features a soft guitar and bells, punctuated by a clean, explosive horn. The electrified bass and crisp drum disc mix perfectly with songs featured in the November Pass The Beats DLC Bundle, as well as any other song with a strong bass feature.
“STAY” by The Kid LAROI brings his globally celebrated style to the FUSER festival! This performance earned The Kid LAROI two Australian Recording Industry Association Award nominations for Best Pop Release and Best Artist. The track enjoyed global commercial success, becoming the first song from the artist to earn the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100, where it stayed for four consecutive weeks!
The Kid LAROI delivers heartbreaking and honest lyrics on a gentle and catchy melody. The dramatic synth and keyboard featured on the lead instrument disc blend well with other genres, and the punchy and simple bass emphasize the song’s raw lyricism. The drums’ classic driving rhythm offers a solid foundation for future mixes and can help build anticipation for mind-blowing drops or smooth rhythmic transitions.
This incredible DLC bundle features the FUSER 2021 Mixtape Look Pack! This eye-catching collection includes the Metallic Military Cap, Metallic Horned Mask, and the Iridescent Track Jacket. FUSER is all about showcasing your unique style, so dress your avatar to represent you and your signature aesthetic! Don’t forget to do a Stage Kit check to make sure it’s up to date. Give your exported mixes a backdrop that really pops!
“Levitating” by Dua Lipa, “STAY” by The Kid LAROI, “Rumors” by Lizzo ft. Cardi B, “Savage” by Megan Thee Stallion, and the FUSER 2021 Mixtape Look Pack will be available for purchase as a bundle for $8.99 USD or regional equivalent. Buy it on December 9 directly in the game or on your platform’s digital store.
Use this pack to share your creativity with the whole FUSER community! Export and post your mix to Instagram, YouTube, or Facebook, and tag us with #FUSERfanMix.
We’ll cover mixes that players created with the 2021 Mixtape Pack on FUSER Guest Sessions later this week—follow our social channels for dates and times. You’ll probably see these mixes first on the Diamond Stage!
🍂 Get the Pass the Beats Pack 🍂
Clear your schedule and your living room dance floor for this month’s DLC—the new Pass the Beats Pack! This bundle is overflowing with sensational sounds from internationally-acclaimed artists and comes with high-visibility cosmetics to solidify your super freaky style.
What’s three times four? Check out the 4️⃣ brand new songs and 4️⃣ new cosmetic items that you’ll get in the Pass the Beats Pack:
“Shook Ones. Pt. II” by Mobb Deep
“Hip Hop Hooray” by Naughty By Nature
“Super Freak” by Rick James
“Low Rider” by War
The Reactive Glow Bear Head
The Reactive Glow Baggy Joggers
The Reactive Glow T-shirt with Beads
The Reactive Glow High Tops
The monthly Pack also comes with a bonus event available later this month. You’ll have the beats to make the FUSER community feel the heat! 🔥
“Super Freak” by Rick James is a well-known funk anthem that is arguably one of the most signature songs from James’ career. The song performed well across the globe reaching the top 10 in Belgium, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United States where it sat atop the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Play Chart in the number one spot. The track earned James a UK BPI Silver certification as well as RIAA Gold in the United States.
The lead vocals perfectly highlight the zany and suggestive nature of James’ signature style and highlight the infectious background vocals you can’t help but sing along to! The star of the loop is the ingenious bassline that showcases the musical proficiency of Rick James. The drum disc keeps the energy up with a classic R&B groove, while the lead instrument disc holds amusing 80’s synth sounds that will come in clutch while making ethereal sounding mixes!
“Hip Hop Hooray” by Naughty By Nature is an RIAA Platinum-certified track from the B-side of The Hood Comes First, the New York-based trio’s 1992 album. Sampling some of the most danceable songs of all time, the track became a smash success earning a number one spot on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, in addition to charting in Australia, Canada, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom--just to name a few! Its star-studded music video also made quite the impact. The signature Rap/Hip-Hop sounds of the 90s are immortalized in this party-starting track.
The lead vocal disc contains a smooth flow that is chock-full of captivating rhythmic lines. The lead instrument disc offers comforting electric keyboard sounds that beautifully complement the laid-back lines from the bass disc. The drums are sampled from one of the most famous funk songs of all time. Can you hear all the various samples contained in this track? Grab it to add some soul and music history to your mixes!
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“Low Rider” by War is a well-known and fun-filled track that bends the constraints of the genre in an enthralling fashion that forces the listener to groove along. The band originated in Long Beach, California forming in 1969 and breaking cultural barriers with a vast and multi-ethnic lineup. The diversity of the musicians allowed them to blend various genres to craft the sound we know today.
“Low Rider” has made countless appearances in popular culture, having been featured in many films and shows and covered by a multitude of legendary artists. The song received critical acclaim, entering the US Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 and earning the number one spot on the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
The Latin-inspired drums lay a groovy foundation bursting with sounds to help add a sense of celebration to your mixes. The iconic bass is booming and holds down the main groove for the entirety of the loop. The soft but effective sounds on the lead instrument disc help maintain the relaxed and playful vibe of the song. The lead vocals are delivered with impressive swagger accompanied by the instantly recognizable horn line we all know and love.
“Shook Ones. Pt. II” by Mobb Deep hails from the group's 1995 album The Infamous where it served as the lead single. Mobb Deep originated in New York, New York, and rose to fame becoming one of the most successful Hip-Hop duos of all time having sold over 3 million records worldwide. This track has made its mark on popular culture having been sampled by world-class acts and featured in blockbuster films.
The song was honored by Pitchfork Media with a top 25 spot on their list of Top 200 Tracks of the 90s, and Rolling Stone helped cement its legacy with a spot on the Top 50 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs of All Time. The song is a moving original work that pays homage to some legendary jazz tracks setting a complex and effective musical foundation.
The lead vocal disc boasts a distinctive lyrical style that has the potential for impressive emotional impact when blended with contrasting genres. The sample on the lead instrument disc maintains a near industrial style that has strong potential for Dance or EDM mixes. The resonant bass is sparse and lays a solid base for the rest of the arrangement to shine. The drum disc sustains the 90’s Hip-Hop style of the song as well as contributes to the free and easy nature of the track.
This robust DLC bundle includes the Pass the Beats Look Pack! This stylish Look Pack contains the Reactive Glow Bear Head, Reactive Glow Baggy Joggers, Reactive Glow T-shirt with Beads, and the Reactive Glow High Tops. Your avatar should look just as unique as your mixes sound, and new threads are a great way to further customize your FUSER experience. Use outfit and Stage Kit customization to showcase your brilliant personality while you mix the hits!
“Shook Ones. Pt. II” by Mobb Deep, “Hip Hop Hooray” by Naughty By Nature, “Super Freak” by Rick James, “Low Rider” by War, and the Pass The Beats Look Pack will be available for purchase as a bundle for $8.99 or regional equivalent. Buy it on November 4 directly in the game or on your platform’s digital store.
Learn more about FUSER or listen to more late-night tracks while you hang out with fellow music mixers. Catch FUSER Guest Sessions or watch the Diamond Stage—follow our social channels for dates and times!
🔥 Light Up the Night Pack Now Available 🔥
Nights are getting longer, and we’ve got the perfect DLC to help you mix tunes in FUSER for evening shows! To make sure your fans light up their cell phones, pick up the Light Up the Night Pack on October 7. You’ll get 4️⃣ brand new songs and 3️⃣ new cosmetic items so you can shine through the night.
The Light Up the Night Pack contains:
“Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple
“Lights” by Ellie Goulding
“Burning Down The House” by Talking Heads
“Renegades” by X Ambassadors
Lying in Wait Dissentor’s Slacks
Lying in Wait Shirt and Tie
Reactive Glow Spiky Goggles
Check out the song details below!
But that’s not all: this monthly Pack also comes with a neat bonus event available later this month! Showcase your best mixes with these new melodies.
From now on, we’ll deliver you a themed DLC Pack each month, stuffed with hit songs, hot sauce items, and a DLC event. Start thinking about what November’s theme could be… We’ll also keep releasing songs via the Diamond Shop, so you’ll never run out of new ways to experiment with tunes!
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“Lights” by Ellie Goulding was a smash success single from her 2010 album Bright Lights that reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent over a year on the charts. It earned a five-time Platinum certification from the RIAA having sold over 5,000,000 units! The song was a global success with the track entering the top 10 of over 8 countries in addition to charting in the top 100 in over 18 countries including her home country, England.
Ellie Goulding's signature style is perfectly showcased in this hit track's lead vocal disc, supported by a transcendental synth featured on the lead instrument disc. The synth intensifies during the pre-chorus along with the bass disc that evolves from a simple eighth-note rhythm to an electrified bass and strummed acoustic guitar.
“Renegades” by X Ambassadors hails from their 2015 debut album VHS and instantly attracted positive attention for its captivating sound. The song received a nomination for the “Top Rock Song” at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards as well as a three-time Platinum RIAA certification. The track also catapulted to the number one spot on the Billboard US Hot Rock & Alternative Songs, Billboard US Adult Top 40, and Billboard US Rock Airplay.
The lead vocal disc delivers a powerful story on an irresistible melody sung with a pensive vocal tone. The lead instrument disc contains catchy background vocals and adlibs that add to the raw emotion of the piece. The bass disc is filled with both strummed and plucked electric and acoustic sounds that fill out the entire musical arrangement.
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“Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple is a legendary Rock track from the group's 1972 album Machine Head. The song has earned RIAA Gold certification in the United States along with placement on the VH1’s list of “100 Greatest Hard Rock Songs” as well as a top 5 placement in Tonal Guitar Magazine’s “Top 20 Greatest Guitar Riffs Ever”. The song enjoyed commercial success worldwide including a top 5 placement on the US Billboard Hot 100.
The heavy-handed drums set a bold energetic tone for the rest of the song, with a mix of intense fills and driving hi-hat rhythms. The bass disc features one of the most iconic guitar and bass riffs of all time that will make an excellent focal point of any mix. The electric piano on the lead instrument disc adds a bit of levity to an otherwise gritty track until it aligns with the bass disc during the chorus to hit the listener with a wall of sound.
“Burning Down The House” by Talking Heads is a recognizable funk-inspired New Wave song that will add a bit of soul to your mixes. This highly respected group has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in addition to appearing on both the “500 Greatest Albums of All Time” and “100 Greatest Artists of All Time'' lists as ranked by Rolling Stone. “Burning Down The House” was one of the band's most successful singles in North America, entering the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 and the Canadian top 10.
The lead instrument disc contains classic '80s pop synth sounds, but the composition is extremely unique in the synths serving just as much of a rhythmic purpose as melodic which will make for a great mixing tool! The decisive drums hold down the groove and create space that supports the lead vocals with its smooth tom-heavy drum fills. The lead vocal disc holds the unique stylings of David Byrne beautifully exemplifying the essence of New Wave sound.
This incredible DLC Pack also includes the Lying in Wait Dissentor’s Slacks, Lying in Wait Shirt and Tie, and the Reactive Glow Spiky Goggles! There are plenty of options available for your avatar to ensure your style matches your signature sound. Customize your attire and Stage Kit to further infuse your creations with your unique personality!
The Light Up the Night Pack will be available for purchase as a bundle for $8.99.
Learn more about FUSER or listen to more late-night tracks while you hang out with fellow music mixers! Catch FUSER Guest Sessions or watch the Diamond Stage—follow our social channels for dates and times!
