The fourth single from Justin Hawkes' debut album Existential is here: The quintessentially American 'Better Than Gold', featuring Justin's uncle Andrew Hellier on the vocals, and Justin's dad on the strings...
Seriously this song is definitely worth to be the in-game soundtrack and the trailer song of the new NEED FOR SPEED game!! If the story will be playing in the fictional Chicago!!
YO! This is amazing to see your reactions to this track, I'm so glad you guys are liking it 🤠 When you do something as dangerous as mix DNB with country...it could end up being ridiculously fun haha...That's how it was when I made this tune!! Big up everybody, have a fucking wonderful day
@@jackslater409 point. Pendulum's electric guitar riffs (e.g The Tempest) do have that rock vibe. I often lurch back into 'Biker dance' mode (vis Jungle Jungle Rock) at peak moments!
what? this is garbage, i was like what is this, skimmed through. what? . mt eden, datsik. it has turned to garbage now lol. its spurred from these genres, now a rock song to a dnb mix? , auti5tic music for sure hahaha
A perfect blend of Classic Rock, Country & DnB. I never thought this would work at all, but somehow it does. Amazingly well made, and imo one of Justin’s best. Also this dude’s family is insanely musically talented lmao. I can see where he gets it from.
Not only this is an amazingly masterful combination of genres but this also has to be one of the cleanest, crispiest mixes I've heard in some time. Pure awesomeness.
Hands down one of the most audacious tunes I've heard in this genre. Legit thought it was some remix or edit when I first heard it, but the fact that it's all an original song is a million times better.
This. This is what keeps me listening to this genre! It can get fatiguing after a bit, but once something like this goes out... It's so musically refreshing that even though it's still my favourite genre, I end up forgetting the fact that I'm listening to a DnB song (if that makes sense)
As a country boy, the title "Better Than Gold" describes this one perfectly. Incredible blend of styles by Justin (and his family). Blew my mind the first time I heard it. Tune of the year, hands down.
It is SOO! nice to see a mash-up of Rock with Drum & Bass, USA and UK genres collaborating, and this was ABSOLUTELY GLORIOUS to listen to for the first time. It's so amazing to listen to. You have heavy hitting Rock intro, with the little spec of build up in the beginning and then just WOAH ... 🥳 then drops the D&B, and the bass is just ♥👌absolutely 10/10 for this. It's my favourite track/song of the year. Very well done Justin and Andrew. I hope to hear this at a festival one day.
Justin, I am completely blown away! What a great song! Rock, country and obviously your signature too. Proud of you! Greetings from mother of Mats, Holland
Lyrics: Sometimes when the going gets tough You gotta look at your friends beside you Every now and then, send a prayer up 'Cause the devil's two steps behind you And count your lucky stars That trouble don't come and find you So step into the ring brother Crack another smile There's only gonna be one standing When I'm through You walk the lonely road But you'll be fine 'Cause these bright lights are better than gold I would never let go Try hard to find my way Through and through This time doing better than you know Nobody's gonna stop the show Look what you made me do Look what you made me do So you thought that, apparently This town just wasn't big enough, well Now that makes two of us, so Put 'em up and pray You walk the lonely road And look at you now Yeah, these bright lights are better than gold I would never let go Try hard to find my way Through and through This time doing better than you know Nobody's gonna stop the show Look what you made me do Look what you made me do
You forgot some.... It goes... Massive drop Mind bending pffft duuuuud duuuuud duuuuuuummm suuuuuuuudddddd duuuuuuuffffttttt Just thought everyone would like to know that bit too as they go into a dribbling mess of pulsating headbanging and wonder why....
This son is so amazing i just was recommended it and played it..got me right out of bed. It stimulated my brain and apparently my 2 year olds because hes jumping off the back of the couch and clapping his hands ❤😂
At first I was like huh, but then everything started to make sence, yes something new is alway's a challenge but you did it @JustinHawkes. Awesome song!
Never in my life did I think someone would make country anything better than okay. Then this fucking solar flame banger drops. What a fucking time to be alive yo.
Usually i dont enjoy the pop side of dnb but this has taken the style to a whole new level. The whole album is insane and hopefully a blueprint for where dancefloor dnb can go in the future
The fourth single from Justin Hawkes' debut album Existential is here:
The quintessentially American 'Better Than Gold', featuring Justin's uncle Andrew Hellier on the vocals, and Justin's dad on the strings...
family business
Seriously this song is definitely worth to be the in-game soundtrack and the trailer song of the new NEED FOR SPEED game!! If the story will be playing in the fictional Chicago!!
@@EmperorNeedJrOfficial why you love need for speed this much??
@@KGT89 Azzal nőttem fel. 👀
@@KGT89 Gondolj bele. 1999 óta játszom vele.
YO! This is amazing to see your reactions to this track, I'm so glad you guys are liking it 🤠 When you do something as dangerous as mix DNB with country...it could end up being ridiculously fun haha...That's how it was when I made this tune!! Big up everybody, have a fucking wonderful day
time for DnB to get down with it's RnR roots!
Full effect.
You guys enjoying this - have look at "Pendulum live at Brixton" thank me later
It just working so much ! the 2nd verse made me jumpin around my room, in France, great tune !! GG
@@jackslater409 point. Pendulum's electric guitar riffs (e.g The Tempest) do have that rock vibe. I often lurch back into 'Biker dance' mode (vis Jungle Jungle Rock) at peak moments!
I'm so glad to hear music reach this point
Ikr? I don't listen to Justin Hawkes that much but dang, this track bangs.
Seeing one of my favourite artists commenting on the video of another... Trying to cause a black hole, having this much talent in one place?
Agree it’s top level :) 🎉
what? this is garbage, i was like what is this, skimmed through. what? . mt eden, datsik. it has turned to garbage now lol. its spurred from these genres, now a rock song to a dnb mix? , auti5tic music for sure hahaha
Amen.
THE WORLD AIN'T READY FOR COUNTRY DNB LETS GOOO
I deffinatly didnt see it coming 😂
😂😂😂😂😊
shit SLAPS! Caught me off guard but I'm not mad..
It´s not LETS GOO ....
IT´S YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAW !
Legit..... Best dnb track I've heard in a long fucking time. Now.... I need Tyler Childers to jump on board. Cause that shiz would be bangin!!
This might be my new 2024 favorite song,not gonna lie🤔 Damn 😤😤
Goosebumps, god damn. Bold move to mix these genres, I'd never expected it to have such a good synergy
Absolutely. Goosebumps
Reminds me of old Pendulum
A perfect blend of Classic Rock, Country & DnB. I never thought this would work at all, but somehow it does.
Amazingly well made, and imo one of Justin’s best. Also this dude’s family is insanely musically talented lmao. I can see where he gets it from.
At first I thought Spotify was bugging out when it played me this. Really glad I didn't skip. Banger of a tune.
Same😂
Not only this is an amazingly masterful combination of genres but this also has to be one of the cleanest, crispiest mixes I've heard in some time. Pure awesomeness.
SO CRUNCHYYY
This needs to be on a racing game ASAP ❤
Fh5 should definitely put this song in the game.
I would LOVE to hear @dudeperfect use this in one of their vids
Edit: so used to other socials though the @would work lol
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This track is mindblowing! Amazing collab between Justin Hawkes and his uncle Andrew Hellier.
dont forget his dad on the strings :D
Yeah
😂
The D&B part of this scratches an itch in my brain that I didn't even know I had.
Hands down one of the most audacious tunes I've heard in this genre. Legit thought it was some remix or edit when I first heard it, but the fact that it's all an original song is a million times better.
Original, clean, and clearly full of heart. You just set a new standard with this shit.
Justin Hawkes took it to another level once more! huge tune!
absolutely sick tune wtf
The bassline has no right being that good, I was not expecting this. Just call me a country boy from now on.
I never thought I'd love this as much as I do. Justin Hawkes outdoes himself again.
This. This is what keeps me listening to this genre! It can get fatiguing after a bit, but once something like this goes out... It's so musically refreshing that even though it's still my favourite genre, I end up forgetting the fact that I'm listening to a DnB song (if that makes sense)
True
Agreed!
Gotta sift through all the nonmelodic garbo to find good ones like these. Call Me Back by Logistics is another gem.
Family works best together, and this right here IS THE PRIME EXAMPLE of what family can come together to produce. Unreal piece of music.
Urbandawn vibes strong in this one
I thought the same!!
WE WANT MORE COUNTRY BASS! If this becomes a Genre I'm all for it 😂
Thank you Nick Hexum for introducing me to this awesome song!
Definitely going to bridge some cultural gaps with this tune. God damn bravo
My two favourite genres in one song?? I'm so thankful to be alive right now!!!
The Second Drop with the Rock Drum N bass Hit like a Nuke!
Really outstanding song and gave me straight up Pendulum Vibes
THANK YOU!
My friend played it in the car yesterday... now I'm just vibing with this sick beat
As a country boy, the title "Better Than Gold" describes this one perfectly. Incredible blend of styles by Justin (and his family). Blew my mind the first time I heard it. Tune of the year, hands down.
It is SOO! nice to see a mash-up of Rock with Drum & Bass, USA and UK genres collaborating, and this was ABSOLUTELY GLORIOUS to listen to for the first time. It's so amazing to listen to. You have heavy hitting Rock intro, with the little spec of build up in the beginning and then just WOAH ... 🥳 then drops the D&B, and the bass is just ♥👌absolutely 10/10 for this. It's my favourite track/song of the year. Very well done Justin and Andrew. I hope to hear this at a festival one day.
This^
@@AbbieBingham ❤ fancy seeing you here! \o/
love me a farty bass
Justin, I am completely blown away! What a great song! Rock, country and obviously your signature too. Proud of you! Greetings from mother of Mats, Holland
I used to be a fan, but after hearing this masterpiece i'm a whole air conditioner.
This comment is stupid good, I am shaking my head and loving it :P
lmfao
This is a golden synopsis :D
I wasn't ready for that o.o
Never thought a mashup of country and druma nd bass could sound this good.. WOW!
Absolutely ridiculous. Justin Hawkes smashed this one! 🔥
This track is contender for tune of the year. I absolutely can't wait to share and surprise my friends with this one in my next set!
YEEEEDM is here to stay!
I get "Urbandawn - Come together" vibes from this and i love it!
Very UrbanDawn indeed, really like it
@@depaus9461 me too
YES I WAS LOOKING FOR SIMILAR TRACKS FOR AGES slaps hard af
@@Miszor420 yes! You have a great music Taste my friend!
I heard the opening bars and waited and I was not disappointed. Country and DNB in perfect harmony and making beautiful music together ❤
This is everything I have ever needed in my life. I can now die happy
Lyrics:
Sometimes when the going gets tough
You gotta look at your friends beside you
Every now and then, send a prayer up
'Cause the devil's two steps behind you
And count your lucky stars
That trouble don't come and find you
So step into the ring brother
Crack another smile
There's only gonna be one standing
When I'm through
You walk the lonely road
But you'll be fine
'Cause these bright lights are better than gold
I would never let go
Try hard to find my way
Through and through
This time doing better than you know
Nobody's gonna stop the show
Look what you made me do
Look what you made me do
So you thought that, apparently
This town just wasn't big enough, well
Now that makes two of us, so
Put 'em up and pray
You walk the lonely road
And look at you now
Yeah, these bright lights are better than gold
I would never let go
Try hard to find my way
Through and through
This time doing better than you know
Nobody's gonna stop the show
Look what you made me do
Look what you made me do
you the real MVP
awessome
You forgot some....
It goes...
Massive drop
Mind bending pffft duuuuud duuuuud duuuuuuummm suuuuuuuudddddd duuuuuuuffffttttt
Just thought everyone would like to know that bit too as they go into a dribbling mess of pulsating headbanging and wonder why....
I don't think this song even remotely has the recognition it deserves.
Both insane drops and a fucking masterpiece.
Gonna get that view count to 1M.
Ive gotta say... even though i didn't care for the guitars in the second drop I got chills from this. I think I found my song of the year right here.
I had the same thought, the guitars could have been cruncier, and wHAT ABOUT A GUITAR SOLO?!
Still a kick ass song tho
@@elioe.7 heck yeah I think that would be dope as heck right there where the the guitars in the second drop hits
DJ Hato's reaction to this absolute bomb was a real picture!
Callin this Yee’n’B
This truly has no business going this hard
Absolute frickin FIRE.
Genre bending. Wanna bump this on a road trip next summer.
1.1 is the ultimate speed for this track. Great Job!!!
Definitely need more DnB with drums this clean
ONE OF THE TOP 2022 TRACKS! 🔥🔥🔥
It's up for track of the year. This ain't it tho.
I'm ready!!
Let's go! ❤
i love how different it is. Love you flite
Absolutly insane, Truely Justin Hawkes is an evil genius!
Он шикарен !!!!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍вот это D&B.... 👌👌👌👌Опять в пляс.....🤸🤸🤸🤸🤸🤸🤸🤸😝
Hell yeah brother.
This son is so amazing i just was recommended it and played it..got me right out of bed. It stimulated my brain and apparently my 2 year olds because hes jumping off the back of the couch and clapping his hands ❤😂
Holy moly! Talk about going from awesome country rock to Dnb in a flash causing unnecessary dance moves that no one should see! What a track!!! 🫶🏻💪🏻🤣
Alles Liebe an die Hospitality & Sunburncrew much love! Euer Schokobär , this track made my day!!!!!!!!!!!
At first I was like huh, but then everything started to make sence, yes something new is alway's a challenge but you did it @JustinHawkes. Awesome song!
0:58 The build up from here, is just awesome!
Came here from a Facebook reel
1:30 OOOH YEAH!
I'm not sure what this is but we need more of it
In the beginning i was Like: why ist this on ukf dnb?
but the drop got me unexpected Like nothing else
hell yeah :)
Justin Hawkes - Better Than Gold (ft. Andrew Hellier) [Pilot Release] Jeezzzzzz @UKF amazing !!!
This is gold! Actually, better than gold!!!!
Another bomb dropped on this stunning channel..God blessed the creator/s of it
I wasnt ready
OFF THE METER!
Hell yeah ! Nice one Justin
Banging tune. Proper bending, smooth, effective. Love the whole idea, country and D&B.
Unreal
Holy. This blew me away
Song goes from country to rock to DNB. Smoothly. Nice.
So glad I clicked. Gas ⛽️
This is so unorthodox, mixing Dnb with Country? But by lord it works and how! Absolute banger of a track!
This track is no doubt better than gold
this is an anthem song right here for 2022!!!! big upz Justin!!!!!
2:15 man this part is so clean
Yes totally agree, best drum pattern too.
Can't believe I only heard this today - it BLEW MY FREAKIN' MIND.
Better than gold!!!
Country DnB....whut!? This is legitimately AMAZING! Big ups to the Artist!
Big Love From Australia!
Holy shit! Justin Hawkes, this sounds so fresh. Can't wait to tear dancefloor on this :D
This is what DnB is all about
Thought i'd clicked my country playlist by mistake for a minute. This is the genre mashup i never knew we needed.
Was ein Brett! (What a banger!)
Puuh 🔥
Never in my life did I think someone would make country anything better than okay. Then this fucking solar flame banger drops. What a fucking time to be alive yo.
Incredible track!
I love Electro Swing and Electro Rock/Country (like Thomas Vent does, for example) so DnB Rock/Country is 100% super welcome.
Love this country suits my age now then the drop takes me back 15 20 years
Man I always have the MEANEST Bass Face listening to this
This is immense. I'm on my fifth listen and I don't think I'm getting bored any time soon.
YES THEY PLAYED THIS IN THE CLUB LAST NIGHT, IT SLAPPED SO HARD. HAD TO WRITE DOWN THE LYRICS SO I COULD FIND IT
My new favourite drum and bass track is here
FINALLLYYYYYYYY 🤠
Using this track for my schools basketball games. No complaints yet 🤟
Seriously one of the dopest DNB tracks and drops this year!
Usually i dont enjoy the pop side of dnb but this has taken the style to a whole new level. The whole album is insane and hopefully a blueprint for where dancefloor dnb can go in the future
I'm so glad I wasn't prepared for this.
Oh my god. My release of the year. Incredible.
Tictok brought me here 🔥🤘🔥
FRESH.
My 2 fav genres
That drop just melted my ears wow what a tune 👌
This is absolutely amazing