Students from more sexually conservative cultures, survivors of sexual assault - especially those who may see their assaulter in the crowd - or those who simply don’t want to see other people’s genitals in an unsought context are all likely to be punished by the Bass Strip. The event, though it might be amusing or titillating for some, inherently discriminates against others. However, public nudity is a particularly serious taboo due to its undeniable cultural associations with sex. Perhaps for many at Yale, nudity is not a strong taboo, especially under the Western liberal status quo for sexuality, which might account for the observed reactions of both indifference and celebration to the Bass Strip. Its desired effect of shock relies on disrupting a public space with flaunted nudity, which is considered taboo in our society. Like most beloved college rituals, the Bass Strip profits from the subversion of traditionally offensive behavior. Somehow, arriving at that conclusion did little to stop me from trembling for a long time afterward. It was only after they had disappeared that I realized that they must have been taking part in the Bass Strip. Having received no prior warning that the nude run was set to happen that night, I was leaving the L&B Reading Room in Sterling when I was unexpectedly confronted by the sight of three completely nude men running straight toward me, screaming, “Embrace it!” Terrified and shocked, I instinctively flattened myself against the nearest wall as they approached, pelting me with pieces of hard candy. My own reaction to the Bass Strip was anything but indifferent. Now, large throngs of people wait at the foot of the stairs in anticipation of the naked runners and late-night Bass occupants hoot, holler and catcall as clusters of nude students streak past. 11) In that article, a participant in the Bass Strip noted that Yale students were “unshockable.” These descriptions seem like a far cry from the gleefully indecent festivities that Yalies know today. In 2002, Will Sullivan wrote of the Bass Strip, “Perhaps the most bizarre thing about the event, however, is not the pure spectacle of naked students … It’s that hardly anyone gives them a second glance.” (“We like getting naked,” Dec. But perhaps most students would be stunned to hear that the above statement describes my experience of the Bass Strip (also referred to as the Naked Run), a long-standing and beloved Yale tradition. Statements of this nature are by now heartbreakingly familiar on Yale’s campus, and most students know all too well how ubiquitous sexual harassment is among us. 16, 2015, I was sexually harassed by members of Yale’s student body. 2 collection of bass tracks continues the success of the first edition and brings the spotlight to well-deserving talent.A t 11:30 p.m. Lobster, SOUNDWAVE, and Uvalid.īig Bass Ting Vol. The compilation also features tracks from this list of amazing artists: Algo, LOUIEJAYXX &RZRKT, Cyclops, Felmax & Veros, Echo Drone & Dr. The hard-hitting dance floor track provides the listener with monstrous 808s, gritty bass lines, and rhythmically solid amen breaks. The eclectic producer proves his talent with this illustrious addition. Ιn addition, the 20 year old Canadian producer Lizdek contributes “ Spearbound” to the compilation. “ Recoil” features VAMPREE with the incorporation of hip-hop sensibilities to add more diversity to the sound of the compilation. The third track featured on the compilation comes from the Alison Wonderland-endorsed artist Blvk Sheep. These two productions open with the signature aesthetic of the young producer exuding aggressive dubstep with elements from his Pakistani roots. 2 consists of 11 show-stopping tracks compiled by NAZAAR including his creations “ MANIPULATE” and “ Desert Chaos” with LAYZ. The personnel on this compilation all came from NAZAAR, and it’s super exciting that these are people we want to work with on the events side as well. We’re ecstatic to merge up-and-coming bass producers with some more senior names in the scene. “ Big Bass Ting has been an integral part of Space Yacht’s brand from the beginning.

The second edition of the compilation continues to bring the spotlight to the genres talented artists ranging from a wide variety of styles, from dubstep, to riddim, to heavy trap. 1 celebrated years of promoting dominant-bass showcases with its release in June of 2021. This time, the El Paso-producer NAZAAR is tasked with curating the playlist with jaw-dropping bass music. Space Yacht, the bass-centric dance music brand, is back with their celebrated Big Bass Ting Compilation series.

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