The (often called the "Re-Crank" ) of Post Malone's "Rockstar" is widely regarded as an energetic, high-octane transformation of the original's moody trap vibe . Critics and fans alike praise it for injecting a heavy dose of future bass and trap elements into the down-tempo anthem. Key Musical Elements
: Crankdat shifts the "gangster walk" of the original into a "bright trap explosion". He utilizes distorted 808s layered with toms and introduces an electric guitar-style synth arpeggiator to maintain a "rock" feel while keeping it electronic. Post Malone - Rockstar ft. 21 Savage (Crankdat Remix)
: Fans on platforms like Reddit noted that even those not typically into Crankdat’s future bass style found this particular track "quite good" due to its intensity. The (often called the "Re-Crank" ) of Post
: Listeners on TikTok and SoundCloud have described it as a "generational mashup" and an "electrifying" fusion of electronic music. Listener Perspectives He utilizes distorted 808s layered with toms and
“Not usually into Crankdat's future bass stuff, but this is quite good. It has this dramatic and intense feel to it that you don't hear in a lot of Future Bass tracks.” Reddit · r/EDM · 8 years ago