Establishing the mood with a cymbal riser and beat drop, Activ8te opens his latest single, Patch Your Network with intrigue, dimensionality and the hook, “Better Patch Your Network“, performed by artist, AENDZI.
Delivering a dynamic and futuristic EDM meets pop hybrid soundscape, Activ8te and AENDZI take us on a journey about “the arms race between sophisticated adversaries and network defenders”. The intention of the opus its to talk about “how it’s important to be prepared for attacks at all times and the emotional journey of the people who work to keep networks secure. It also alludes to some of the recent revelations about the evil deeds carried out by nefarious nation-state actors who are able to compromise companies across the world with relative ease.”
We appreciate the depth and uniqueness of the message, the rap verse bridge from AENDZI, and how Activ8te brings to life his purpose to inspire knowledge in the domain of cyber security though a cohesive sonic tapestry.
Lyrical highlights include the conceptual and poetic, “You make us fear the dark of night with my defense on autopilot, it’s not just metasploit you hide but your rat is also quiet…” ,and the wise hook, “You got threats comin in like the tide, and there is nowhere left to hide, better patch your network…”
We learn that Activ8te is originally from Northern Germany, but moved to the US for a PhD in Computer Science. He has lived in California for the last twenty years where he worked for companies such as Google and Stripe. During the day, he is a security expert with decades of experience in building security infrastructure that protects against sophisticated adversaries. During the night, he produces electronic dance tracks in many different styles as a creative outlet and to provide balance in his life.
Patch Your Network also comes with a cinematic and awe inspiring music video, which brings to life the message of the song. The visual features the lyrics of the composition, whilst showcasing various Matrix-esque scenarios. We love the green and black tones of the grade and how it amplifies the sonic experience.
Activ8te cites artists such as Tiësto and Zedd as inspirations, although it is clear that he is creating a universe of his own! He combines his passion for music and security expertise into energetic tracks that are not only creating an emotional connection with the audience, but also aiming to get listeners interested in cybersecurity.
We have added Patch Your Network to our New Music Spotlight playlist, whilst we stream Activ8te‘s wider discography including Teardrop Falling and Arise Above.