The idea of blowing up overnight has never really appealed to bangus.
From his background in drumming and production to his recent success on the UK club and festival circuit, everything he does is about long-term energy—not viral hype. With his upcoming single “Passion Smack” (featuring grime veteran Trim), bangus continues a breakout streak that’s rooted in honesty, patience, and some hard-won lessons about momentum.
In this conversation, he opens up about resisting shortcuts, building systems to protect his focus, and the inner battles that come with moving at your own pace in a world obsessed with speed. Whether he’s talking about creative discipline or slowing down to zoom out, you get the sense bangus isn’t just building bangers—he’s building something that lasts.
This new chapter is bigger than a track drop. It’s about direction, identity, and putting down roots before chasing peaks. And with “Passion Smack” on deck and a packed summer ahead—including a return to Glastonbury—he’s making it clear: the best growth doesn’t always look fast.
How do you manage the need for quick feedback or results?
This one is really tough, especially as someone with ADHD. I’ve struggled my whole life with impulsiveness and the need for instant results—patience was never my strong point. I’ve had some successes from shooting my shot without overcomplicating or overplanning, but that doesn’t work when it comes to releasing and promoting music.
I actually released my first song on a whim with no plan, and had to remove it from streaming. It didn’t come out again for 18 months. That mistake helped reinforce the need for delayed gratification. Now, I know the benefits, and it’s easier to wait because I know what happens when I don’t.
What helps you stay focused on the bigger picture?
I make a vision board every year—with both personal and professional goals. It’s easy to keep chasing without celebrating how far you’ve come, so I try to ground myself in progress.
Looking back at past vision boards really helps. One of my 2024 goals was just to “release my own music.” If you told me I’d be playing Glastonbury and releasing a track with Trim in 2025, I wouldn’t have believed it. It’s important to remember that where you are now might be exactly where a past version of you dreamed of being.
Have you ever made a creative decision you knew wouldn’t pay off immediately?
Definitely.
One of the hardest things is sitting on good music. It’s strange because a lot of producers I meet are the opposite—they won’t release anything unless it’s perfect. For me, it’s about finding that balance between not rushing and not waiting too long.
A recent decision was narrowing my sound. I’ve always played eclectic sets, but I made the choice to focus on garage, UK bass, and breaks. It’s lost me some gigs this year, but I know it’s the right direction long-term. It helps with bookings, branding, and building a real following. That decision won’t pay off immediately, but I think it will down the line.
What systems or habits help you resist impulsive shortcuts?
I use app blockers—there’s one called Brick that needs a physical scanner to unlock your phone. That really helps avoid doomscrolling.
I also work in a separate studio space now instead of my bedroom. That physical boundary helps me switch into work mode. Being around other people helps too—even if we’re not working together, just being in the same room keeps me focused.
How do you remind yourself that good work takes time?
One of my favorite phrases is “it takes 10 years to be an overnight success.” It’s easy to compare yourself to people who’ve been doing this way longer. Another one I love: “comparison is the thief of joy.”
There’s no shortcut. My path is my own. I just have to keep walking it.
When has slowing down actually sped things up later?
Every rushed decision costs time and energy. Talking things through with my team before diving in has made everything smoother. Whether it’s choosing which gigs to take or what tracks to release, being deliberate helps me focus on what actually matters.
Now that I’m not running in every direction, I can put more energy into the right ones—and things move faster because I’m not cleaning up after bad calls.
How do you balance patience with momentum?
It’s a constant battle.
But I think about it like growing a tree. If it only grows above ground and never develops roots, one gust of wind can knock it over. To build something solid, you need depth, not just height.
A lot of DJs blow up too fast and don’t have the reps. When things go wrong, they’ve got nothing to fall back on. I’m trying to build the opposite—a foundation that lasts.
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