{{Short description|American electronic music producer and DJ}} {{for|the member of the National Assembly of France|Marc Vampa}} {{Use mdy dates|date=April 2026}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Vampa | image = | caption = | birth_name = Emily Mucha | alias = | birth_date = {{Birth year and age|1997}} | origin = Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | genre = Dubstep, bass music | occupation = DJ, record producer | years_active = 2010s–present | label = {{hlist|Big Beat|Kannibalen|Circus}} | spouse = Christopher Adams (BADVOID) }}
'''Emily Mucha''' (born 1997)<ref name="CULTRArtistToWatch" />, better known as '''Vampa''', is an American electronic music producer and DJ associated with the dubstep and bass music scenes. She has released music on labels including Big Beat Records, Kannibalen Records, and Circus Records, and has been covered by publications such as EDM Identity, EDM.com, and CULTR.<ref name="EDMIdentityDarkMatter">{{cite web |last=Malaychuk |first=Michael |title=Vampa Releases 'Dark Matter' EP on Kannibalen and Chats About Her Sound |url=https://edmidentity.com/2020/05/01/vampa-dark-matter-interview/ |website=EDM Identity |date=May 1, 2020 |access-date=April 4, 2026}}</ref><ref name="EDMNewLevels">{{cite web |title=VAMPA and ZíA Drop Crushing Dubstep Collab "New Levels" |url=https://edm.com/music-releases/vampa-zia-new-levels-circus-records/ |website=EDM.com |access-date=April 4, 2026}}</ref><ref name="CULTRArtistToWatch">{{cite web |title=Who is VAMPA? |url=https://www.cultr.com/news/who-is-vampa-artist-to-watch/ |website=CULTR |date=July 8, 2020 |access-date=April 4, 2026}}</ref><ref name="DancingAstronaut2019">{{cite web |last=Stack |first=Chris |title=Dancing Astronaut’s 5 Under 15K: Vol. 25 |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2019/09/dancing-astronauts-5-under-15k-vol-25/ |website=Dancing Astronaut |date=September 24, 2019 |access-date=April 4, 2026}}</ref>
== Career == Vampa emerged in the North American bass music scene in the late 2010s. She began gaining recognition following early releases such as "Chillin, Killin" and later released the EP ''Dark Matter'' via Kannibalen Records in 2020 and THE CAVE via Big Beat Records (American record label).<ref name="EDMIdentityDarkMatter" /><ref name="HIHFDarkMatter">{{cite web |title=VAMPA Unveils New Dark Matter EP Through Kannibalen Records |url=https://hearditherefirst.blog/2020/05/01/vampa-unveils-new-dark-matter-ep-through-kannibalen-records/ |website=Heard It Here First |date=May 1, 2020 |access-date=April 4, 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Recording “The Cave” by Vampa - MusicBrainz |url=https://musicbrainz.org/recording/3c380643-9a26-4963-8a34-463666da9c05 |access-date=2026-04-04 |website=musicbrainz.org}}</ref><ref name="CapitolSound2019">{{cite web |title=Preview: BOOGIE T.RIO at 9:30 Club |url=https://capitolsounddc.com/capitol-sound/2019/preview-boogie-trio-at-930-club |website=Capitol Sound DC |date=March 25, 2019 |access-date=April 4, 2026}}</ref><ref name="DancingAstronaut2019" />
CULTR described her as an emerging artist within the bass music scene, noting performances alongside established acts and festival appearances such as Moonrise Festival.<ref name="CULTRArtistToWatch" />
In 2025, EDM.com covered her collaboration with ZíA, "New Levels," released via Circus Records.<ref name="EDMNewLevels" /> In 2026, EDM.com reported on ''Coven'', a collaborative EP by Witching Hour, a project consisting of Vampa and JEANIE.<ref name="EDMCoven">{{cite web |last=Kaplan |first=Becca |title=Witching Hour Summon Debut EP 'Coven,' a Three-Track Plunge Into Darkness |url=https://edm.com/music-releases/vampa-jeanie-witching-hour-debut-ep-coven/ |website=EDM.com |date=April 3, 2026 |access-date=April 4, 2026}}</ref><ref name="EICoven2026">{{cite web |last=Boyd |first=Marissa |title=JEANIE and VAMPA Release First EP as Witching Hour, 'Coven' |url=https://edmidentity.com/2026/04/03/jeanie-and-vampa-release-first-ep-coven-as-witching-hour/ |website=EDM Identity |date=April 3, 2026 |access-date=April 4, 2026}}</ref>
Vampa has appeared on event lineups covered by publications including EDM.com and EDM Identity, including bass music tours and festival events.<ref name="EDMHeretic">{{cite web |title=SVDDEN DEATH Announces "Heretic" 2024 Tour With Kill Safari and More |url=https://edm.com/events/svdden-death-2024-tour-heretic/ |website=EDM.com |date=July 25, 2024 |access-date=April 4, 2026}}</ref><ref name="EDMBassCanyon">{{cite web |title=Bass Canyon 2020 Lineup Announced |url=https://edmidentity.com/2020/03/04/bass-canyon-2020-lineup/ |website=EDM Identity |date=March 4, 2020 |access-date=April 4, 2026}}</ref><ref name="EDMIdentityHeretic2024">{{cite web |last=Cameron |first=John |title=SVDDEN DEATH to Embark on Heretic Tour Toward the End of 2024 |url=https://edmidentity.com/2024/07/24/svdden-death-heretic-tour-2024/ |website=EDM Identity |date=July 24, 2024 |access-date=April 4, 2026}}</ref>
== Artistry == Vampa's music is primarily rooted in dubstep and bass music, often incorporating melodic elements alongside heavier sound design. Insomniac describes her as a genre-bending artist combining melodic structures with aggressive bass elements.<ref name="InsomniacArtist">{{cite web |title=VAMPA |url=https://www.insomniac.com/music/artists/vampa/ |website=Insomniac |access-date=April 4, 2026}}</ref>
Her work has been noted for incorporating darker and horror-inspired themes in both sound and visual presentation.<ref name="EDMIdentityDarkMatter" /><ref name="CULTRArtistToWatch" />
== Discography == === Extended plays === * ''Dark Matter'' (2020)<ref name="EDMIdentityDarkMatter" /> * ''Coven'' {{small|(with JEANIE, as Witching Hour)}} (2026)<ref name="EDMCoven" />
=== Singles === * "New Levels" {{small|(with ZíA)}} (2025)<ref name="EDMNewLevels" />
== References == {{Reflist}}
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