Who is 4D4M?

It’s a crisp cyberpunk San Francisco night, and I’m standing in front of an unmarked warehouse door in the heart of the city’s industrial district. The muffled thump of bass reverberates through the concrete, hinting at the sonic madness within. I’m looking for Adam Dworak, better known as 4D4M. This is where I’m set to meet 4D4M, the enigmatic producer who’s been turning the EDM scene on its head with his genre-defying soundscapes. As the door creaks open, I’m hit with a wall of sound and a kaleidoscope of lights. The warehouse has been transformed into a pulsating, living organism of music and movement. Lasers slice through clouds of fog, painting abstract patterns on writhing bodies. In the center of it all stands 4D4M, his hands dancing over a complex array of controllers, sculpting sound in real-time.

I make my way through the crowd, feeling the music physically push and pull at my body. As I approach the booth, 4D4M catches my eye and grins, his face illuminated by the glow of screens displaying chaotic waveforms and oscillating patterns. He gestures for me to join him, leaning in close to shout over the thunderous bassline, “Welcome to the madhouse!” We retreat to a makeshift green room – really just a cordoned-off area with a couple of battered couches and a mini-fridge stocked with energy drinks.

As we settle in, I can’t help but notice 4D4M’s constant movement, his fingers tapping out complex rhythms on his knees, his foot keeping time with a beat only he can hear. It’s clear that for him, the music never stops. I kick things off by asking about his journey into electronic music. “Man, it all started when I was just a kid,” 4D4M says, his eyes lighting up with the memory. “I was four years old, messing around with my dad’s old synthesizer. I didn’t know what I was doing, but I knew I loved the sounds I could make. By six, I had my first copyright. Can you believe that? A six-year-old with a copyrighted track!” He laughs, shaking his head at the memory.

“From there, it was all about pushing boundaries. I grew up in Chicago, right in the heart of the underground rave scene. By fourteen, I was building my own computers, selling EDM loops to Sony Music, and DJing at warehouse parties. It was crazy, man. I was living and breathing this stuff before I could even drive.”

I ask him about his latest track, “Meet Me In The Mosh Pit,” a face-melting fusion of hardstyle and dubstep that’s been destroying dance floors across the globe. 4D4M’s eyes light up with a mischievous glint. “That track? It’s pure chaos, distilled into sound waves. I wanted to create something that would make people lose their minds, you know? It’s got the aggression of metal, the punch of hardstyle, and the filthy drops of dubstep. It’s like throwing a hand grenade into a mosh pit and watching the explosion.”

But 4D4M’s not content with just one genre. His range is legendary in the scene, spanning from bone-crushing hardstyle to ethereal trance and everything in between. I ask him how he manages to juggle so many styles without losing his signature sound. “It’s all about energy, man,” he says, leaning in close. “Whether I’m crafting a hardstyle banger or a future bass tearjerker, it’s all coming from the same place. It’s about capturing a feeling, a vibe, and translating that into sound waves that’ll make people move.”

Take my track ‘Drifting,’ for example. That started as a straight-up hardstyle track, but then I started messing with these trance-inspired melodies. Before I knew it, I was blending in elements of tearout and even a touch of future bass. It’s like cooking; you start with a base and then you just keep adding flavors until it tastes right.”

As we chat, the topic shifts to his live performances, which have become legendary in the EDM community. “When I’m up there on stage, it’s like I’m plugged directly into the crowd’s energy,” 4D4M says animatedly as he describes the experience. “I feed off their vibe, and they feed off mine. It’s this crazy feedback loop of pure energy. I’m not just playing tracks; I’m creating an experience.”

I mention a recent show where he seamlessly transitioned from a hard techno set into a riddim-heavy second half, leaving the crowd in euphoric whiplash. 4D4M grins mischievously. “That’s the sweet spot right there! When you can take people on an unexpected journey.”

As our conversation continues, we touch on the state of the EDM scene and where 4D4M sees himself fitting into it. “Look, I’ve got mad respect for the pioneers who came before me,” he says seriously. “But I’m not here to follow anyone’s footsteps; I’m here to carve out my own path to push electronic music’s boundaries.”

This philosophy is evident in his latest EP “Taking Over,” showcasing 4D4M’s talents across genres from rawstyle to emotionally charged future bass tracks.

As our interview winds down, I can’t help but ask about his future plans as an artist who seems to have conquered every corner of EDM already.

“The future? Man, I’m just getting started,” he says thoughtfully. “I’ve got collaborations that are gonna blow people’s minds—cross-genre stuff that’s never been done before.”

He pauses before adding with a grin: “But you know what? The best is always yet to come.”

As if on cue, cheers erupt as one of 4D4M’s tracks drops; he lights up like a kid on Christmas morning.

“You hear that?” he shouts over the music. “That’s the sound of the future!” And with that enthusiasm driving him back onto the dance floor amidst throngs of fans moving as one to his earth-shaking beats.

I’ve just had a glimpse into electronic music’s future—loud and chaotic yet absolutely glorious—where 4D4M isn’t just pushing envelopes; he’s tearing them up and reassembling them into something entirely new.

In this constantly evolving scene, he’s not just keeping pace; he’s setting tempo.

As I leave the warehouse with ringing ears and pounding heartbeats still resonating from 4D4M’s sonic assault—this isn’t merely music; it’s a revolution led by an artist redefining what it means to be part of electronic music in this century.