The stage name "S3RL" was based on a nickname his cousins gave him when he was little, which derived from his cousins calling him "arsehole". To avoid profanity, they began saying "arserl", and according to S3RL, the word stuck and became his stage name.
One of S3RL's most popular tracks is "Pretty Rave Girl" (2006), which uses the melody from "Daddy DJ" (November 1999) by the French dance act of the same name. S3RL has contributed tracks for several UK hardcore compilation series, including the Bonkers series.
Many of his songs reference different aspects of Japanese pop culture, such as anime, manga, hentai, and video games. In 2011, he founded his own record label, EMFA Music, through which all of his works are released. In May 2012, the label released "Press Play Walk Away[/track" as a single by S3RL and SynthWulf, a fellow hardcore DJ.
As of February 2015, S3RL was ranked 1798 on the "Official Global DJ Rankings" page djrankings.org, which bases its rankings on a number of factors include chart rankings, DJ fees and radio airplay. During mid-2015, his single "Genre Police" (featuring Lexi), which had been issued in Australia in November the previous year, peaked at #10 on the Norwegian singles chart.
In early 2018, S3RL announced that his 2018 tour would be his last, citing a desire to spend more time with his family. Though he advertised it as being his final shows, he clarified that he might be willing to return to the stage after at least two years: "After 2018 I will not do any shows for at least a couple of years, then re-assess the situation to do the occasional show here and there.... For example, if I was booked for a show in 2020 that I could bring my family along to I would consider it, but during the two years off I will not be doing any shows at home or away." He also stated that his music production would be unaffected.
In February 2020, S3RL decides to hire contract partners to help him make his new music videos. He notably recruits Aurélien Dacher, a French beatmaker, and they have since created: You Are Mine, Nasty, Dopamine, Wanna Fight Huh, The Bass & The Melody, and S3RL Absolutely Presents.
In May 2021, S3RL announced his new label, M4 Music, with the release of "Dance More (Atef Remix)" on 14 May 2021.
Bass Slut
S3RL Lyrics
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Big fat hard kicks
Bass slut I'm a hard bass slut
I want the sound that gets me hot
Play the noise again, again
I want the bass that makes me wet
I wanna feel inside of me
Big fat hard kicks
Oh my god, I want that shit
I'm a hard bass slut
I want the sound that gets me hot
Play the noise again, again
I want the bass that makes me wet
Dirty low frequencies
I wanna feel inside of me
Big fat hard kicks Bass slut!
Bass slut
Big fat hard kicks
Bass slut
Bass
Slut
Bass slut
I'm a hard bass slut
I want the sound that gets me hot
Play the noise again, again
I want the bass that makes me wet
Dirty low frequencies
I wanna feel inside of me
Big fat hard kicks
Oh my god, I want that shit
I'm-I'm-I'm a hard bass slut
I want the sound that gets me hot
Play the noise again, again
I want the bass that makes me wet
Dirty low frequencies
I wanna feel inside of me
Big fat hard kicks
Oh my god, I want that shit
I'm-I'm a hard bass slut
Bass slut, bass slut
Bass-bass-bass-bass...
Bass slut!
I'm a hard bass slut
I want the sound that gets me hot
Play the noise again, again
I want the bass that makes me wet
Dirty low frequencies
I wanna feel inside of me
Big fat hard kicks
Oh my god, I want that shit
Bass slut
Big fat hard kicks
Bass slut
Bass slut
The song "Bass Slut" by S3RL is an example of a style of music called hard bass, which is characterized by heavy beats and pulsing basslines. More specifically, the lyrics of this song are about the singer's relationship with the bass in hard bass music. The singer describes themselves as a "hard bass slut," meaning they are deeply attracted to the sound of hard bass and want to experience it in a sexually charged way. They describe the bass as making them feel hot, wet, and alive, and express a desire to have the bass "inside of me." The song celebrates the sensation of being overcome by hard bass and the singer's willingness to indulge in their lust for it.
At its core, "Bass Slut" represents a particular perspective on the nature of music and physical sensation. Instead of approaching music as a purely intellectual or emotional experience, the song suggests that there is something fundamentally physical and erotic about the way we experience sound. By framing their relationship with hard bass as a sexual one, the singer emphasizes the way that music can be felt in the body as much as it is heard in the ears. In some ways, the song is a celebration of the primal, animalistic pleasure that can come from immersing oneself in sound and letting it consume you.
Overall, "Bass Slut" is a song about surrendering to the power of hard bass and allowing yourself to be swept away by the intense physical sensations it creates. The lyrics depict a kind of hedonistic pleasure that is both alluring and a little dangerous, and the relentless beat of the music reinforces this sense of hypnotic surrender.
Line by Line Meaning
Bass slut
Referring to oneself as a person who enjoys bass-heavy music.
Big fat hard kicks
Intense and hard-hitting bass beats that are pleasurable to listen to.
I'm a hard bass slut
Emphasizing the strong desire for heavy bass music and identifying oneself as a bass lover.
I want the sound that gets me hot
The desire for the type of music that brings intense enjoyment and excitement.
Play the noise again, again
Repeatedly listening to the same music track for maximum satisfaction.
I want the bass that makes me wet
Desiring bass so intense that it leads to a physical reaction.
Dirty low frequencies
Low bass notes that are gritty and impactful.
I wanna feel inside of me
The desire to feel the bass in one's body, to experience it fully.
Oh my god, I want that shit
Expressing the strong desire for hard-hitting, intense bass music.
Bass, Slut
Repeating the phrase to reinforce the love for bass-heavy music.
Contributed by Zoe B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.