Hesk is a Footwork DJ and producer from the Netherlands, currently based out of Toronto, playing a key role in the diffusion of Footwork and Juke in Canada since 2010.

His production is known for featuring Soul and RnB elements within the Footwork style, often focusing on lush chords, and smooth vocals. His music has been released on Loose Squares Records, Nervous Records’ Strapped sub-label, Philthtrax, Low Keys Recs, Juke Bounce Werk, and several independent labels, and includes collaborations with Teklife's DJ Earl, Boylan (Chi), Sirr TMO, DJ PayPal, Brick Bandits' Nadus, and more.

Hesk's music has been featured on BBC Radio1Xtra, XLR8R, Red Bull Music Academy (RBMA), Complex, Rinse FM, Vice (Thump), and more. He has also played global stages in the Netherlands, Belgium, and the US, playing alongside renowned artists such as DJ Deeon, Traxman, MikeQ, Jets (Machine Drum and Jimmy Edgar), Kush Jones, Rustie, and more.

He's currently hosting "Shadowban Radio" on ISO.FM, a Footwork-centric radio show showcasing internationally acclaimed artists such as DJ Manny, Sinistarr, Big Dope P, and more.

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# tracklist
1 Hesk and Nora Zion - Whoa
2 DJ Chap - Amaneci
3 Hesk - Light Up Girl
4 DJ Chap - Welcome To The Show
5 Hesk - I'm The Truth
6 DJ Rashad - Woo Shit
7 Hesk - Void
8 Hesk - Orbit
9 DJ Rashad - Juke Appeal
10 DJ Manny - Bang This Joint
11 DJ Taye - Sometimes
12 Hesk and sirr TMO - (Fuck All Night) Till Things Get Right
13 Hesk - Cuddle My Wrist
14 Tripletrain - Make You Feel feat DJ Manny
15 Hesk - Giving U Ass
16 Hesk - Weekend
17 Hesk - Cleansed [Forthcoming Low Key Recs]
18 DJ Lucky - Lets Get High feat DJ Manny
19 Hesk - RussianTwitter
20 DJ Clent - There Is Only 1
21 DJ Chap - Cumbia Buena
22 Hesk - Percolator Track
23 Hesk - Break My Soul
24 TCJ - Hennessey Energy
25 Static x Dannyjamz - Whoopty
26 Etta - Journey With Me
27 Hesk - New York Girl 2k18
28 MoonDoctoR - 3 Eights
29 Hesk - My Jeep
30 DJ Rashad and Gant-Man - Heaven Sent
31 Hesk - Tweaked
21 Hesk - Static Juke [Forthcoming Low Key Recs]
22 Hesk - MF Bass 2022
23 DJ Chap - Spacedrum
24 Hesk - Im So Gone
25 Hesk - Jaguar Flip
26 Rashad - Ghost
27 Scatta - I Kno I Need ft. Two23
28 DJ Taye - Off The Shits
29 Hesk - Day Before
30 Hesk - Circled [Forthcoming Low Key Recs]

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RBMA MD 2001 Track 1

This is a EDM track that I recorder on a MiniDisc in 2000/1 and I sent it along with a 15 page application form to  RedBullMusicAcademy

idea: "when mashines go insane"
tools: Propellerheads RB-338 + Leaf Drums /my bongo drum collection/

2001 i joined RBMA in New York

in // sane

mo-no-to-no-us

Back in December 2005, Red Bull Music Academy invited Galaxy 2 Galaxy (members: Mike Banks, Gerald Mitchell and Santiago Salazar) to Seattle for ArRange, a one-off concert at McCaw Hall, that united four renowned arrangers and composers(Eumir Deodato, Dave Matthews, Clare Fischer & Brent Fischer)with six electronic, funk and hip-hop artists who have been inspired by them.  The new arrangements were performed together with the 36-member Northwest Sinfonia orchestra. 

This is a interview we did on KEXP show "Expansions" with DJ Masa.

Underground Resistance Interview, 12/04/2005 KEXP

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@runningback

Gerd Janson B2B Optimo - RBMA & As You Like It (Full Recording)

As You Like It (AYLI) is a Bay Area–based dance music collective rooted in underground culture and global influence. Since 2010, AYLI has hosted intimate, high-quality parties inspired by scenes from Detroit and Chicago to Berlin and beyond, creating inclusive dance floors built on care, connection, and community. With a No One Turned Away for Lack of Funds (NOTAFLOF) policy and zero tolerance for harm or discrimination, AYLI exists to celebrate music, belonging,
and shared values.

Started out in the back yard party scene early 90's in the SGV, California. Got my degree in hi-tech funk at Base Camp Alpha 808, (North End) Detroit. Currently banging it out in Los Angeles.

Has released music on Rush Hour, Macro, Rekids, Planet E, Underground Resistance, Los Hermanos, Wallshaker Music, Finale Sessions, Fanzine, Finest Blend, Subject Detroit, JT Series, LWYF & much more.

dYsleXic Xennial polYmath
/ˈæl.kə.mɪst/
#musicIam
🐇 🎩 🪄

no-genre imprint

demos: ilia@adsfradio.live
house/techno demos: mike@adsfradio.live
label nights & other inquires: info@adsfradio.live

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