Renegade Riddims: Cylas

Starting out as an MC back in 1995, Cylas quickly found his passion for crafting catchy beats and thought-provoking lyrics. By 2000, he had transitioned into production, fine-tuning his skills and dropping tracks on vinyl and CD from 2002 to 2019. Along the way, he also jumped in on various Hip-Hop collaborations, showing off his versatility and lyrical talent.

Around 2008, Cylas dove into the Drum & Bass scene as a DJ, captivating crowds with his high-energy sets and smooth transitions. Since 2017, he’s been focused on producing drum and bass, with his first releases on WOWVE Records making waves thanks to their fresh sound and irresistible beats.

Coming from the stunning landscapes of Switzerland, Cylas brings a unique mix of Hip-Hop and Drum & Bass to the music scene. His discography spans genres and decades, consistently pushing boundaries and drawing listeners in with his eclectic sound.

From the catchy rhythms of ‘Unsinkable’ to the raw power of ‘Heavy’, Cylas’ music takes you on a sonic journey where creativity reigns supreme. With the release of his ‘Ecstasy‘ EP on WOWVE Records delivering a tech-infused adventure, Cylas invited music lovers to join him as he continues to innovate and evolve in the ever-changing world of music.

Today, Cylas joins our Renegade Riddims series with a brand new and exclusive mix. The mix features music from himself along with artists such as Bredren, Dub Ten, Enei, QZB, Visages, Koherent, Wingz, Resslek, Creatures and more!

Check out the mix below and download it for free here!

Q&A:

Sum up this mix in 10 words…

A minimalistic journey through  a deep, heavy labyrinth of fire

What’s your personal favourite track on it?

This is veeery difficult; I go with QZB and T-Man – Shadowban (…and Wingz, Rider Shafique – Keep Control, ….and Blinde – Cursed,…and Spektiv – Closer Enemy)

What’s the special ingredient in this mix?

The special ingredient is not trying to be perfect but with lot of passion for the music

Tell us about your next EP…

On my EP, ‘Ecstasy’, I tried to find my style in DnB music. But I`ve never had an exact plan of how it should sound so I just let myself go and see what happens. I don’t care about the sub-genres ect so I can’t tell you what exactly it is, LoL. I try to be free in music without any rules. ‘Ecstasy’ reminds me of the good old times but is also a warning. ‘Crazy’ represents my lifestyle in between one foot in society and the other one in a crazy world where I don’t give f**k.  ‘Big And Real’ is my favorite track on the EP and is just my personal good mood track. ‘Run’ shows my forward going but sometimes nervous side. 

What have you got coming up? 

After the ‘Ecstasy’ EP  another tune called ‘Focus’ is going to be released on WOWVE Records in June. And I`m also working on new tunes alongside Ancesta from Brighton and the producer duo Sub Tactics. I`m also a part of the Electronic Hip Hop project called Immune alongside the MC Remark aka Psykoid from Glastonbury. We will release an album in autumn 2024. I always work on new DnB tracks plus run a new label called Wrong Time Music where I would like to support some upcoming artists and releasing some more experimental DnB and making events and more. 

When was the last time you actually raved?

I try to go to raves as often as possible. So right now (the 29th of May) I was at a small rave in Bern last weekend. On the 4th of May I was at a rave where Mefjus, Keeno and Enei played fantastic sets. Before there was a rave with Blackout with BSE, Audio, Task Horizon, and many more. And I really like the ‘Random’ parties by QZB with artists like Kasra, Halogenix, Visla and many more. So if I’m not doing music by myself I try to have some fun in clubs with my friends.

And finally, do you have a special message for our readers?

Just spread love, don`t hate, and show respect and love to the DnB movement. Support your local artists even if they aren’t big names and enjoy every second of your life. 

TRACKLIST:

Nami – Correr (Bop Remix)
Bop, Diagram, Abstract Elements – 667
Primitive Instinct – Tungsten
Bredren – Aloose
Dub Ten – Ghetto
Novelist, Rockwell – Peak
Cylas – Endless Dance
Amoss – Paprika Dust
Minos – Rudeboi
R3idy – Is This Real
River – Proper Job
Cylas – Turn Da Fukk up
dotclip – Fake Ghost
Cylas – Ecstasy
Enei – Aligator
Halogenix – Lana
Cylas – Heavy
Sequences – Snake Eyes
Ancesta x Cylas – Time Traveller
QZB -Greyhound
Visages, Monty – Grains
Amoss, Arkaik – Chugalug
Black Opps – Malekith
Blinde -Cursed
Koherent – Dancing Soul
Cylas – We Never Forget
Wingz – One Beat
Cylas – Crazy
Resslek – Baloons
QZB, T-Man – Shadowban
Cylas – Hypnotize
Alix Perez – CRL
Atmospherix – Magic Spell
DOT. – Mort
Eastcolors – Heartbroken
Visages – Margit
Headroom – Xplain
Cylas – Big and Real
Tryst Temps – Modern Jazz
Spektiv – Closer Enemy
Azotix – Relief
Xeonz – Gambit
Geostatic – Echoes of you
Resslek – Rimdaal
Break, Workforce – Slippery Fella
InsideInfo, MoniKali – Victory Over Death
Para – Saliva
Circumference – Back & Forth
Disrupta, Gentlemans Club – Rotten
Submarine – Double Down
Magenta, MadRush MC, Notequal – Bad Energy
Geostatic – Just Wanna
Wingz, Rider Shafique – Keep Control
Creatures – Stop Them
Creatures, Revan – Nova
Kije – Posted
Cylas -Focus