For over a century, “Chubina Ge” was preserved in amber—taught in conservatories, sung by state ensembles like the Rustavi Choir, and performed at weddings. It was respected, but static.
JSM has stated in rare interviews (translated from Russian/Georgian blogs) that he looks for two things in a folk sample: mighty bass and chaotic rhythm . "Chubina Ge" features a guttural, low-register male voice that sounds like a subwoofer naturally. For a trap producer, that voice is gold—it sits perfectly in the 50-100 Hz range, right where a kick drum and 808 slide usually live. chubina ge georgian music jsm trap remix 2021
The remix opens deceptively. A clean sample of the original Chubina Ge —the raw, unpolished wail of a Gurian male choir—fills the speakers. For four seconds, it sounds like an archival recording. Then, the 808 kick drum lands. For over a century, “Chubina Ge” was preserved
: "Chubina" is a traditional Georgian folk melody, typically performed on regional instruments like the Modern Twist J.S.M Remix "Chubina Ge" features a guttural, low-register male voice