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Released in late 2014, the ß EP (pronounced 'Beta') served as a critical pivot point for Baauer following the global phenomenon of 'Harlem Shake'. Rather than leaning into meme-friendly gimmicks, the EP established Baauer as a serious producer with a distinct, high-fidelity aesthetic. The project is most notable for the track 'One Touch', which features AlunaGeorge and Rae Sremmurd, effectively bridging the gap between UK synth-pop, Southern hip-hop, and Brooklyn bass music. The production is characterized by its 'maximalist-minimalism' - while the tracks feel massive, they are often built on a few highly-engineered elements rather than cluttered arrangements. Critical reception was largely positive, praising the EP's ability to maintain club utility while pushing the sonic boundaries of the trap genre. It remains a definitive document of the mid-2010s 'EDM Trap' sound, showcasing a level of sound design that influenced a generation of bedroom producers.