Wiwek
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Wiwek
| image = Wiwek.jpg
| birth_name = Wiwek Mahabali
| alias = Oui'Wack
| birth_date =
| birth_place = Utrecht, Netherlands
| origin =
| death_date =
| death_place =
| genre = {{hlist|Jungle terror{{cite web|url=http://www.statepress.com/article/2015/12/skrillex-and-diplo-whip-and-nae-nae-while-odesza-plays-real-instruments-at-decadence|title=Skrillex and Diplo 'Whip and Nae Nae,' while Odesza plays real instruments at Decadence|first=Jacob|last=Goldstein|publisher=The State Press}}| Tribal house{{cite web |url=https://edm.com/music-releases/wiwek-periphery |title=Wiwek Returns With Tribal House Banger "Periphery" |website=edm.com |access-date=March 20, 2023}}trap{{cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2014/10/20/yellow-claw-legends/|title=Yellow Claw Aim For Trap Royalty with the Upcoming Legends EP|date=20 October 2014 |publisher=Your EDM}}|moombahton}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Musician|DJ|record producer}}
| instrument = {{hlist|Piano|guitar|synthesizer}}
| years_active = 2011–present
| label = {{hlist|Barong Family|Owsla|Rimbu|G-Rex|Spinnin' Records|Revealed Recordings|Maha Vana|Axtone|Mixmash Records}}
| associated_acts = {{hlist|Gregor Salto|Alvaro|Mightyfools|GTA|Hardwell|Quintino|Yellow Claw|Skrillex|Valentino Khan}}
| website = [http://www.wiwek.com/ wiwek.com/]
}}
Wiwek Mahabali, better known mononymously as Wiwek, is a Dutch DJ and music producer based in Utrecht, Netherlands.{{Cite web|url=http://rateyourmusic.com/artist/wiwek|title=Wiwek Albums: songs, discography, biography, and listening guide|work=Rate Your Music}}{{Cite web|url=http://edmchicago.com/2014/09/24/artist-spotlight-wiwek-discusses-new-jungle-terror-ep/|title=Artist Spotlight: Wiwek Discusses New "Jungle Terror" EP|date=24 September 2014|website=EDM Chicago|access-date=8 July 2016}}
Early life
Wiwek was born in the Netherlands and is of Indo-Surinamese descent.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/3/17/11254422/wiwek-producer-interview-sxsw|title=A conversation with Wiwek, the Dutch producer who invented 'jungle terror'|last=Plaugic|first=Lizzie|date=17 March 2016|website=The Verge|access-date=2016-12-10}} His father is a musician and singer who emigrated from the former Dutch colony of Suriname.{{Cite web |title=WIWEK 2020 |url=https://www.supermodifiedagency.com/wiwek |access-date=2025-03-25 |website=Supermodified Agency |language=en-US}} His stage name was suggested by Gregor Salto that he use his given name for his musical career.
Background
Wiwek is best known as the pioneer of, and his contributions to "jungle terror",{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2014/12/18/4b-drop-avier-bootleg-free-download/|title=Drop It Again (Avier Bootleg)|last=Tamulavage|first=Diane|date=18 December 2014|website=Your EDM|access-date=2016-12-10}}{{Cite web|url=http://runthetrap.com/2014/11/25/rtt-exclusive-interview-minimix-diskord/|title=RTT Exclusive Interview + Minimix: Diskord|last=Thompson|first=Hunter|date=25 November 2014|website=Run The Trap|access-date=2016-12-10}}{{Cite news|url=http://stoneyroads.com/2015/01/skrillex-is-cookin-up-a-new-ridiculously-named-genre|title=Skrillex Is Cookin' Up A New Ridiculously Named Genre|newspaper=Stoney Roads|access-date=2016-12-10}} a hybrid style of dance music characterized by offbeat kick drums, dissonant lead synths, and tribal drum and chant samples. His music has been released on such labels as Barong Family and Owsla, and led to collaborations with Skrillex and Yellow Claw. He is also the label head of his own jungle terror-based label Rimbu Recordings. He gained popularity in dance music and was known for 'fusing electronic elements with tropical rhythms'.{{Cite news|url=http://stoneyroads.com/2015/10/wiwek-debuts-new-mix-on-musical-freedom-radio|title=Wiwek Debuts New Mix on Musical Freedom Radio|last=Marro|first=Ashley|date=30 October 2015|newspaper=Stoney Roads|access-date=2016-12-10}} He is regarded as the "Godfather of jungle terror".{{Cite web|url=http://themusic.com.au/news/all/2015/02/27/dutch-producer-wiwek-announces-debut-australian-tour/|title=Dutch Producer Wiwek Announces Debut Australian Tour|website=TheMusic|language=en-GB|access-date=2016-12-10}}
Jungle terror was first created when Wiwek was playing and explaining his music to his friends. He then uploaded some songs to SoundCloud with the 'jungle terror' tag which eventually became popular.
Career
= 2014: Mad Decent =
In 2014, Wiwek was signed to Diplo's Mad Decent record label as an artist.{{Cite news|url=http://www.musictimes.com/articles/17406/20141125/diplo-mad-decent-releases-christmas-mixtape-a-very-decent-christmas-listen.htm|title=Diplo's Mad Decent Releases Christmas Mixtape, 'A Very Decent Christmas'|last=Middleton|first=Ryan|date=25 November 2014|newspaper=Music Times|access-date=2016-12-10}} He collaborated with Gregor Salto to release the single "On Your Mark".{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/code/6406565/dzeko-torres-2014-in-10-minutes-mix-exclusive|title=Exclusive: Dzeko & Torres Cram 62 Songs Into '2014 in 10 Minutes' Mix|last=Medved|first=Matt|date=16 December 2014|newspaper=Billboard|access-date=2016-12-10}}
= 2015: OWSLA =
American dubstep DJ Skrillex had announced the signing of Wiwek to his record label "Owsla".{{Cite news|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/skrillex-2-1193559|title=Skrillex announces short film 'Still in the Cage', watch trailer|date=16 August 2016|newspaper=NME|language=en-US|access-date=2016-12-10}} Wiwek performed at the 2015 Ultra Music Festival in Miami.{{Cite web|url=http://music.mxdwn.com/2014/12/30/news/ultra-music-festival-2015-lineup-announced-featuring-avicii-skrillex-and-tiesto/|title=Ultra Music Festival 2015 Lineup Announced Featuring Avicii, Skrillex And Tiesto|last=Ruth|first=Jackie|date=30 December 2014|website=Mxdwn.com|access-date=2016-12-10}} He had also hosted an episode on Tiësto's record label, Musical Freedom's radio show. He collaborated with Hardwell to release the single titled "Chameleon".{{Cite news|url=https://wegotthiscovered.com/music/hardwell-wiweks-chameleon-stand/|title=Hardwell And Wiwek's Chameleon Doesn't Stand Out|last=Cameron|first=John|date=29 June 2015|newspaper=We Got This Covered|language=en-US|access-date=2016-12-10}} On 28 April 2015, he released "Fire" as a single collaborating with Dutch DJ Alvaro via Steve Aoki's record label, Dim Mak Records.{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2015/04/23/your-edm-premiere-alvaro-wiwek-fire-dim-mak/|title=Your EDM Premiere: Alvaro & Wiwek – Fire [Dim Mak]|last=Kusnierek|first=Timmy|date=23 April 2015|website=Your EDM|access-date=2016-12-10}} In November 2015, he collaborated with GTA to release "What We Tell Dem" as a single.{{Cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2015/11/gta-dtg-vol-2-ep-secret-track/|title=GTA drops highly anticipated 'Death To Genres' sequel... and there's more|website=www.dancingastronaut.com|date=20 November 2015 |publisher=Dancing Astronaut|access-date=2016-12-10}}
= 2016-2019: Collaboration with Skrillex, Marshmello and debut album ''Cycles''=
On 19 February 2016, he collaborated with Dutch DJs Yellow Claw to release "Pop It" as a single.{{Cite news|url=https://thump.vice.com/en_us/track/owslas-newest-signee-just-dropped-his-most-hard-hitting-dance-track-yet|title=OWSLA's Newest Signee Just Dropped his Most Hard-Hitting Dance Track Yet {{!}} Thump|last=Barron|first=Michael|newspaper=Thump|language=en-US|access-date=2016-12-10|via=Vice}} His OWSLA-debut extended play consisting of five songs, The Free and Rebellious which incorporates elements of drum and bass, was released a week later.{{Cite news|url=https://thump.vice.com/en_us/track/owslas-wiwek-welcomes-you-to-jungle-terror-with-his-new-mix|title=OWSLA's Wiwek Welcomes You to Jungle Terror with His New Mix {{!}} Thump|last=Barron|first=Michael|date=5 March 2016|newspaper=Thump|language=en-US|access-date=2016-12-10|via=Vice}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2016/02/da-exclusive-wiwek-announces-new-ep-free-rebellious-owsla/|title=DA Exclusive: Wiwek announces new OWSLA EP, 'The Free and Rebellious'|last=Klemow|first=David|date=1 February 2016|website=www.dancingastronaut.com|publisher=Dancing Astronaut|access-date=2016-12-10}} The EP had received poor ratings in a review with only 1.5 star was given out of five.{{Cite news|url=https://wegotthiscovered.com/music/wiwek-free-rebellious/|title=Wiwek – The Free And Rebellious EP Review|last=Cameron|first=John|date=27 February 2016|newspaper=We Got This Covered|language=en-US|access-date=2016-12-10}}
Most recently, Wiwek's The Free and Rebellious EP was used as the soundtrack and score to the short film Still in the Cage which was filmed in Bangkok, Thailand,{{Cite news|url=http://www.musictimes.com/articles/72489/20160816/skrillex-wiwek-new-short-film-still-in-the-cage.htm|title=Skrillex, Wiwek Tease New Short Film 'Still in the Cage'|last=Middleton|first=Ryan|date=16 August 2016|newspaper=Music Times|access-date=2016-12-10}} written and directed by Canadian filmmaker Jodeb{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7476958/skrillex-wiwek-still-in-the-cage-premiere-watch|title=Skrillex & Wiwek Premiere New Short Film 'Still in the Cage' in LA: Watch|last=Sundius|first=Michael|date=18 August 2016|newspaper=Billboard|access-date=2016-12-10}} and produced by Wiwek and Skrillex.{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7469675/skrillex-wiwek-still-in-the-cage-trailer|title=Watch Skrillex & Wiwek's Trailer for Debut Short Film 'Still in the Cage'|last=Havens|first=Lyndsey|newspaper=Billboard|access-date=2016-12-10}} The short film included Wiwek's collaboration with Skrillex, "Killa".{{Cite web|url=http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/08/17/skrillex-still-cage-trailer/|title=Skrillex & Wiwek Tease New Short Film Still in The Cage|last=Pearson|first=Daniel|date=17 August 2016|website=Highsnobiety|access-date=2016-12-10}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.telegraaf.nl/filmenuitgaan/muziek/26425300/__Skrillex_maakt_film_met_Nederlandse_dj_Wiwek__.html|title=Skrillex maakt film met Nederlandse dj Wiwek|date=17 August 2016|newspaper=telegraaf.nl|language=nl-NL|access-date=2016-12-10}} It was premiered on 17 August at the theater at Ace Hotel Downtown Los Angeles.{{Cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/67572-skrillex-and-wiwek-announce-debut-short-film-share-trailer-watch/|title=Skrillex and Wiwek Announce Debut Short Film, Share Trailer: Watch {{!}} Pitchfork|last=Strauss|first=Matthew|date=15 August 2016|website=pitchfork.com|publisher=Pitchfork|access-date=2016-12-10}} An official music video for "Killa", directed by Jonathan Desbiens was uploaded by Skrillex to YouTube.{{Cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2016/10/skrillex-wiwek-drop-music-video-killa/|title=Skrillex and Wiwek drop official music video for 'Killa' – Dancing Astronaut|last=Reyes|first=Kim|website=www.dancingastronaut.com|date=22 October 2016 |publisher=Dancing Astronaut|access-date=2016-12-10}}{{Cite news|url=https://wegotthiscovered.com/music/skrillex-wiwek-drop-wild-music-video-killa/|title=Skrillex And Wiwek Drop A Wild Music Video For "Killa"|last=Jones|first=Connor|date=24 October 2016|newspaper=We Got This Covered|language=en-US|access-date=2016-12-10}} The single "Killa" features vocals from Swedish vocalist Elliphant.{{Cite news|url=http://www.musictimes.com/articles/66287/20160226/listen-skrillex-wiwek-elliphant-killah-the-free-and-rebellious-ep.htm|title=Listen To Skrillex, Wiwek, Elliphant "Killah" From 'The Free and Rebellious' EP|last=Middleton|first=Ryan|date=26 February 2016|newspaper=Music Times|access-date=2016-12-10}} American trap producer Slushii, Boombox Cartel and Henry Fong have released remixes of the song.{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2016/04/21/live-rip-slushiis-remix-killa-wiwek-skrillex-surfaces/|title=Skrillex's Newest Festival Hit Gets The Remix It Deserves From Marshmello's Protégé|last=Meadow|first=Matthew|date=21 April 2016|website=Your EDM|access-date=2016-12-10}}
He released his debut album, Cycles on 8 March 2019 through his record label Maha Vana. He was also featured on the track "Angklung Life" with American DJ Marshmello on the album Joytime III.
Discography
{{BLP sources|date=August 2018}}
= Albums =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col" |Title ! scope="col" |Details |
| scope="row" |Cycles{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/cycles/1453833319 |title=Cycles by Wiwek on Apple Music |website=iTunes Store |date=8 March 2019 |access-date=24 April 2019}}
|
|
|---|
= Compilation albums =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan="2" scope="col" |Title ! rowspan="2" scope="col" |Details ! scope="col" |Peak chart positions |
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;" |US Dance |
|---|
| scope="row" |Jungle Terror Saga
|
|— |
=Extended plays=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan="2" scope="col" |Title ! rowspan="2" scope="col" |Details ! scope="col" |Peak chart positions |
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;" |US Dance |
|---|
| scope="row" |Jungle Terror
|
|— |
| scope="row" |Jungle Terror: Volume 2
|
|— |
| scope="row" |The Free and Rebellious
|
|17 |
| scope="row" |Faka G / Double Dribble
|
|— |
| scope="row" |Drum Nation
|
|— |
| scope="row" |Jungle Terror: Volume 3
|
|— |
| scope="row" |Get Out of the Way / Wan Tu (with Chocolate Puma) |
|— |
| scope="row" |Jungle Terror: Volume 4{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/jungle-terror-vol-4-ep/1530852290 |title=Jungle Terror, Vol. 4 - EP by Wiwek on Apple Music |website=Apple Music |accessdate=2020-10-04}}
|
|— |
| scope="row" |Time Machine Drums{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/time-machine-drums-single/1580076916 |title=Time Machine Drums - Single by Wiwek on Apple Music |website=Apple Music |accessdate=2021-09-10}}
|
|— |
| scope="row" |Jungle Terror: Volume 5{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/jungle-terror-vol-5-ep/1743056086 |title=Jungle Terror, Vol. 5- EP by Wiwek on Apple Music |website=Apple Music |accessdate=2024-05-12}}
|
|— |
| colspan="3" style="font-size:85%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released. |
=Singles=
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col" |Title ! scope="col" |Year !Album |
| scope="row" |"Maguas Revenge"
| rowspan="13" |2012 | rowspan="37" {{N/A|Non-album singles}} |
|---|
| scope="row" |"Obambo" |
| scope="row" |"Totem" |
| scope="row" |"Mangrove" |
| scope="row" |"Hurricane" (with Rishi Romero) |
| scope="row" |"Batman" (with Rishi Romero) |
| scope="row" |"Salomon Beach" |
| scope="row" |"Secret Meadow" |
| scope="row" |"Pleistocene" |
| scope="row" |"Koala" |
| scope="row" |"Zombiekids" |
| scope="row" |"Puma" |
| scope="row" |"Tarantula" |
| scope="row" |"Magadha"
| rowspan="9" |2013 |
| scope="row" |"Trommelboy" |
| scope="row" |"Angry Birdz" |
| scope="row" |"Mango Chutney" |
| scope="row" |"Intimi" (with Gregor Salto) |
| scope="row" |"Terminator" (with Moska) |
| scope="row" |"FOK" |
| scope="row" |"Mufazi" |
| scope="row" |"Ritual" (with Cesqeaux) |
| scope="row" |"Salute"
| rowspan="8" |2014 |
| scope="row" |"On Your Mark" (with Gregor Salto) |
| scope="row" |"Annihilation" (with Nom De Strip) |
| scope="row" |"G.M.A.F.B." |
| scope="row" |"Bad Gyal" (with Jeremia Jones featuring Kalibwoy) |
| scope="row" |"So You Want Drums" (featuring MC Vocab) |
| scope="row" |"Ground Shake" (featuring Stush) |
| scope="row" |"Ragga" |
| scope="row" |"Bang Bang Theory"
| rowspan="6" |2015 |
| scope="row" |"What We Tell Dem" (with GTA featuring Stush) |
| scope="row" |"Fire" (with Alvaro) |
| scope="row" |"Miami" (with Gregor Salto) |
| scope="row" |"Chameleon" (with Hardwell) |
| scope="row" |"Trouble" (with Gregor Salto featuring MC Spyder) |
| scope="row" |"Tropicana" (with Valentino Khan) | rowspan="4" |2016 |
| scope="row" |"Rebels" (featuring Audio Bullys) |The Free and Rebellious |
| scope="row" |"How It Goes" (with Gregor Salto featuring Stush) | rowspan="3" {{N/A|Non-album singles}} |
| scope="row" |"Getho Circus" |
| scope="row" |"Faka G / Double Dribble"{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/faka-g-double-dribble-single/1198690519 |title=Faka G / Double Dribble - Single by Wiwek on Apple Music |website=iTunes Store |date=February 2017 |access-date=2018-08-27}}
| rowspan="4" |2017 |
| scope="row" |"Run"
|HOWSLA |
| scope="row" |"Drum Nation" (featuring WatchTheDuck) |Drum Nation EP |
| scope="row" |"Ni de Coña" (with Mike Cervello) |Jungle Terror: Volume 3 |
| scope="row" |"So Hot"{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/so-hot-feat-spyder-single/1418654096?app=music&l=nl |title=So Hot (feat. Spyder) - Single by Wiwek, Gregor Salto & Kuenta I Tambu on Apple Music |website=iTunes Store |date=20 August 2018 |access-date=2018-08-27}} (with Gregor Salto and Kuenta I Tambu featuring Spyder) | rowspan="3"| 2018 | {{N/A|Non-album single}} |
| scope="row" |"Black Panther"{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/black-panther-single/1436695792 |title=Black Panther - Single by Wiwek & Kuenta I Tambu on Apple Music |website=iTunes Store |date=5 October 2018 |access-date=2018-10-08}} (with Kuenta I Tambu) | rowspan="2"| Cycles |
| scope="row" |"Rise"{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/rise-feat-stush-kuenta-i-tambu-single/1440703210 |title=Rise (feat. Stush & Kuenta i Tambu) - Single by Wiwek on Apple Music |website=iTunes Store |date=16 November 2018 |access-date=2018-11-18}} (featuring Stush and Kuenta I Tambu) |
| scope="row" |"I Want It"{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-want-it-single/1531035084 |title=I Want It - Single by Yellow Claw & Wiwek on Apple Music |website=Apple Music |accessdate=2021-03-05}} (with Yellow Claw) | rowspan="2| 2021 | rowspan="2" {{N/A|Non-album singles}} |
| scope="row" |"Periphery"{{Cite web |last=Heffler |first=Jason |date=2021-07-23 |title=Wiwek returns with tribal house banger 'Periphery': Listen |url=https://edm.com/music-releases/wiwek-periphery |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210824161611/https://edm.com/music-releases/wiwek-periphery |archive-date=2021-08-24 |accessdate=2021-08-25 |website=EDM.com}} |
=Remixes=
==2013==
- Moska – Sick Kick (Wiwek Remix) [Mad Decent]
== 2014 ==
- Yellow Claw featuring Rochelle – Shotgun (Wiwek Remix) [SPRS]
- Leftside – Monkey Biznizz (Wiwek Remix) [Mad Decent]{{Cite news|url=http://stoneyroads.com/2014/10/that-jack-u-mix-for-diplo-friends-is-finally-here|title=That Jack U Mix For Diplo & Friends Is Finally Here|newspaper=Stoney Roads|accessdate=2016-12-10}}
- Yellow Claw featuring Lil Eddie – Never Dies (Wiwek Remix) [Mad Decent]
== 2015 ==
- Katy Tiz – Whistle (While You Work It) (Wiwek Remix) [Atlantic Records]
- Gregor Salto – Afrobot (Wiwek Remix) [DOORN Records]
- Etnik featuring Mykki Blanco – Unclassified (Wiwek Remix) [OWSLA]
- Martin Solveig & GTA – Intoxicated (Wiwek Remix) [Spinnin' Remixes]
- Sauti Sol – Sura Yako (Wiwek Remix)
- Cash Cash featuring BOB, Busta Rhymes & Neon Hitch – Devil (Wiwek Remix) [BIG BEAT]
== 2016 ==
- Firebeatz and Chocolate Puma featuring BISHØP – Lullaby (Wiwek Remix) [Spinnin' Remixes]
- Getter – Rip N Dip (Wiwek Remix) [OWSLA]
- Skrillex and Diplo featuring Kai – Mind (Wiwek Remix) [OWSLA / Mad Decent]
== 2017 ==
- A R I Z O N A – Oceans Away (Wiwek Remix) [Atlantic Records]
- Bro Safari, Dillon Francis & Salvatore Ganacci – XL (Wiwek Remix) [Bro Safari Music]
- Mike Cervello – Moodswing (Wiwek Remix) [Barong Family]
- Axwell Λ Ingrosso - More Than You Know (Wiwek Remix) [Virgin EMI]
== 2019 ==
References
=Notes=
- A {{Note|note_a1}} Did not enter the Ultratop 50, but peaked on the Dance chart.{{cite web|url=http://www.ultratop.be/nl/showinterpret.asp?interpret=Wiwek|title=Discografie Wiwek|last=Hung|first=Steffen|publisher=Belgium (Flanders) Charts Portal. Hung Medien (Steffen Hung)}}
=Sources=
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External links
- {{official website|http://wiwek.com/}}
- [https://pro.beatport.com/artist/wiwek/241431 Beatport]File:Wiwek.jpg
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