★★★★☆ (4/5)
The title "Hard and Har" seems to encapsulate the duality of the track. "Hard" represents the kicking bass and the rigidity of the rhythm. "Har" (presumably "Raw") represents the unpolished, saw-tooth synth aggression. It hits that sweet spot for hardcore enthusiasts who crave the "roughness" of early hardstyle but demand the production clarity of modern EDM.
The production value on E1635 is polished yet aggressively gritty. The track opens with a deceptive, slightly haunting synth build-up that creates tension before dropping into a frenetic pace. The kick drum is the centerpiece—punchy, distorted, and mixed loud enough to rattle teeth.
Lil Karina’s presence adds a specific flavor of aggressive confidence. Whether through chopped vocal samples or hype ad-libs, the collaboration prevents the track from becoming just another repetitive hardbass loop. The "New" in the title suggests a reinvention or a fresh take on their usual sound, and indeed, the sound design feels sharper and more experimental than their previous standard catalog.
