Renegade Riddims: Wilkz

Introducing Wilkz, a rising force in the drum and bass scene, hailing from the vibrant city of Oxford. With a knack for both DJing and production, Wilkz holds the title of resident artist at Phase Records DNB, seamlessly aligning his style with the distinctive imprint’s ethos.

His sonic signature is a fusion of darkness, tech vibes, and gritty beats, reflecting not only his personal taste but also the unique character of the label he proudly represents. Wilkz has earned his stripes as a respected DJ, captivating audiences with his distinct and carefully curated sets.

Beyond the decks, Wilkz is diving into the realm of production, eager to master the art of creating his own sonic landscapes. His sights are set on seamlessly weaving his personal productions into his sets and mixes, adding an extra layer of authenticity and depth.

Keep a close eye on this dynamic talent, as Wilkz continues to carve his niche in the Drum & Bass landscape, demonstrating a dedication to both the craft and the unique energy of the scene.

Today Wilkz joins our Renegade Riddims series with a brand new, exclusive mix. The mix features music from artists such as his Phase crew Dapreme, Gifta, Xyde, Artillery & Vispera, Albees and Premonition as well as Hazard, L-Side, Crissy Criss, Benny L, Pythius, Waeys and loads more!

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

Q&A:

Sum up this mix in 10 words…

A mix of personal favorites old, new, dark and techy. 

What’s your personal favourite track on it?

Jelly Cat by SMG & Trex for me, this one just hits differently, such a belter of a track. 

What’s the special ingredient in this mix?

The diversity of drum and bass in this mix, whilst maintaining a dark and aggressive approach. 

What have you got coming up? 

I have a few shows coming up for 2024 including my international debut which I’m massively excited for! I have also recently started out on my production journey which is coming along nicely. 

When was the last time you actually raved?

I last raved just before Christmas over at Unit Nine in Milton Keynes for Simula, Basstripper and Primate. This is the destination of my first show of 2024, at the end of January. 

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

A massive thank you for taking the time to listen to my mix and read this. It’s honestly a great feeling when people enjoy my mixes, it inspires me to do better each and every time! I cannot wait for the rest of this year. 

TRACKLIST:

 Kevela, Jane – Yet Another Fine Day 

Dapreme – ID 

Sl8r – Strange Justice 

Hazard – ID 

Inertia – ID 

Molecular – ID 

Phenom & Discharge, Balron – Baby Yaga 

Speculate – Sheer Cold 

Redzed – Trippin’ Waves (Karpa Remix) 

L-Side – ID 

SMG, Trex – Jelly Cat 

Genic – Tedious 

OB – Zero Sum 

Arkaik, Objectiv – Sines (BS1) 

Rockwell, Scepticz – LENG 

Spektiv – Don’t You Know 

Crissy Criss – Get Down 

Kontrakt – Enter The Vision 

Burr Oak – Ground & Pound 

Benny L – Replicant 

Drop Database – Wavelength 

Evolved – Doppler Effect 

HDILLA – Diff Style 

Rova – On The Phone 

Gifta & Ominous – ID 

O_MEGA – Optical 

Xyde – ID 

Dapreme – ID 

Disrupta, Gentlemans Club – Rotten 

Xyde – ID 

Meph & Notequal – We Are The Darkshire ft. Konquest 

Dapreme – ID 

Underworld – Born Slippy (Burr Oak Bootleg) 

Exo Avatar – Tektite 

Artillery & Vispera – ID 

Kaiza, Xeomi – Bring It Back 

Pythius – Byss 

Odd Mob – Left To Right (Lee Mvtthews Bootleg) 

Inor – Breathe 

Trinist, Sorza – Ego Dissolution (Trinist Remix) 

Leaf – Jazz Club 

Atmos – Hold You 

Albees – Make Em Clap 

Premonition – ID 

Gydra – Caterpillar 

Mefjus, Camo & Krooked – Sientelo 

Noisia – Friendly Intentions (Dez Remix) 

ID – ID 

Kasra, Serum – Blaze Heat 

Lovell – Deceit 

Waeys – Patched 

Artillery – Murder Music 

Pendulum – Tarantula (Shockone x Ekko & Sidetrack Remix) 

Knott – Breathe 

ID – ID 

Magnetic Man – I Need Air (Subsonic Remix) 

Atmos – Immoral 

DJ Fresh – Gatekeeper 

DJ Hybrid – Takeover (VIP Mix) 

L-Side – ID 

Reaktiv – Close To Me 

Cadium – ID 

Black Sun Empire, Noisia – Caps Lock 

Enei – Dirty 

Sustance, Particle – South Side Stepper 

DLR, Script & MC Fokus – Perception (dotdash Edit) 

Halogenix – Lana 

Current Value – That Smile 

SMG – Pond Affair (VIP) 

Critical Impact – Ten9Eight 

K Motionz, Simula – Bonesaw (K Motionz Remix) 

Untrue – CDO 

Seba – Public Beauty (Zero-T’s Ugly Mix) 

Skantia – 2Drill 

Third Degree, Mystic State – Last Hope 

Lovell – The Shogun