Dutch producer WIWEK kicks the energy up a notch with the release of his fifth Jungle Terror EP, marking the ten-year anniversary of the series’ launch.
From collaborating with Skrillex to pioneering genre-bending styles with his animal-inspired sound, WIWEK has left quite a legacy for himself in the scene. While many of his standout releases graced labels like Mixmash, OWSLA, Dim Mak, and Mad Decent over the years, his home on Barong Family has been just as prominent. That label is where his boundary-pushing Jungle Terror series came to life in 2014, and now, ten years later, he’s returned to the label to drop the fifth in the series.
It’s been four years since the last volume of Jungle Terror surfaced, but it’s clear from the jump on the fifth in the series that WIWEK hasn’t lost a step when it comes to creating energetic soundscapes that make you want to dance. He’s gifted fans with four fresh tunes this time around, each of which is filled to the brim with strong kick drums, heavy-hitting bass, and frenzied atmospheres.
WIWEK begins this ride with “Crash The Party,” a track that’s hypnotic at its core, with percussion that makes you want to shake and move right along with it. The screeches of “Sirens” beckon you to continue dancing while the punchy vocal sample and chopped beat keep your mind alert. WIWEK then injects urban vocals and a booming beat into the mix with “Cola” as he teams up with Emy Perez. This tune and “Scream,” his collaboration with Holly, are the two standouts in this collection. Both bring the heat, with “Cola” perfect for mainstages, while the latter of the two offers a touch of Latin flair and incorporates rave elements for added impact.
‘Jungle Terror Vol. 5’ EP is a collection of songs I’ve been playing a lot in my sets. The idea at first was to just have fresh tunes for my DJ sets. When I noticed that the first ‘Jungle Terror’ EP came out in 2014, it felt like a cool idea to do a new one ten years after the first one. I have a lot to thank for this series, and it was fun to still be creative with it after all these years.
WIWEK
Listen to Jungle Terror, Vol. 5 on Spotify or your preferred platform, and stay tuned for more from WIWEK by following him on social media.
Stream WIWEK – Jungle Terror, Vol. 5 on Spotify:
WIWEK – Jungle Terror, Vol. 5 – Tracklist:
- Crash The Party
- Sirens
- Cola (with Emy Perez)
- Scream (with Holly)
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