Kumarion drops by EDMID to discuss his inspirations, sound design, and growth as an artist.
Omar Kadmiri has been captivating listeners under the pseudonym Kumarion since his 2020 rise in the scene. He struck gold with his single, “Want It,” as the trap-leaning heater quickly became a staple in live sets from bass music’s brightest artists, including powerhouse DJ CloZee. Frequently drawing from his North African and Middle Eastern heritage, Kumarion has amassed a sonically diverse catalog spanning multiple subgenres of bass music.
Energized by the sound design of drum and bass, the cunning producer has incorporated some of its elements into his bass music productions. When about the influences that drive his sound, Kumarion replied, “Noisia is my top choice. I have a framed poster of their album, Outer Edges, on my wall because of how much it’s inspired me.”
Kumarion pays homage to Noisia’s signature neurofunk sound on his releases “RAGE” and “Pure Action.” Honing his production abilities with each release, the dedicated artist has placed an emphasis on crafting technically skilled works, no matter the genre.
In some drum and bass circles, the quality of production is super important, which really motivated me to dive into music production. This has made me super mindful of the small details, which I bring back to bass music. On the flip side, bass music has shown me to see the bigger picture and sometimes allows for more creative freedom. It’s not overly defined, which gives you space to be creative without someone saying, “this isn’t REAL bass music.”
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During the latter half of 2025, Kumarion shifted his sonic identity back toward dubstep after years spent away. Since releasing his “CHAOS” remix for MUST DIE! this past July, the talented producer has been on an absolute hot streak. From a collaboration with SubDocta to the release of an ID that has been in the vault since 2022, Kumarion is leaning into a new direction as he rediscovers who he is as an artist.
It’s clear that whether he’s producing DnB or bone-breaking dubstep, there’s still an underlying sound signature that leaves each track with the Kumarion stamp. “I would say that the commonality among all the music I’ve written is the gritty nature of the drops, regardless of whether the track is dark or more elegant,” he said.
When asked where his passion for bass music stems from, he said, “I don’t have a more complicated answer than it’s the music of our generation, and it gives me a way to be heard.” Through each bass drop, Kumarion is able to paint a story for the world to hear, creating a musical journal that may one day become the soundtrack that helps someone process everyday life.
Staying inspired has been tough lately, especially with everything going on in the world. Sometimes it makes creating music feel kind of small in the grand scheme of things, but I keep reminding myself that this is what I’m meant to do, and I choose to believe in that, even on the days when I’m not totally sure.
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As for the future of his project, Kumarion isn’t as interested in redefining bass music as he is in solidifying his position in the ever-growing landscape of the genre. “In this phase of my music career, I’m more focused on self-expression and defining my place. I want to share my personal story and experiences with the world,” he said.
Alongside his insightful interview with EDMID, Kumarion has cooked up Bass Fidelity‘s first mix of 2026, giving listeners a glimpse into the future of his sound.
For this mix, I’ve included one of the first tracks I’ve written this year, as well as a lot of music I’ve written with my friends and stuff that has inspired the direction I kind of want to go in 2026.
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Stream Kumarion’s fiery mix on SoundCloud, and follow him on social media for announcements on upcoming releases, performances, and more.
