Izco & Reek0

We're at Outlook UK 2022, and the brief for Izco & Reek0 seems to be: obliterate genre boundaries while keeping the bassweight intact. This isn't just a breakbeat set; it's a love letter to the UK's rhythmic diaspora, where garage, jungle, and soul collide. Vibe: A dimly lit tent, bodies moving in that specific, loose-limbed way that only a swung rhythm can induce, punctuated by sudden drops into darkness. Technical: With a BPM average of 151.5 and a range stretching from 128 to 171, this is a dynamic, genre-hopping ride. The harmonic center often rests in 7A, giving a warm, soulful undertone to the percussive frenzy.

Energy is deep and rolling, with lows at 0.60 avg providing the sub-bass foundation, mids at 0.36 carrying the vocal snippets and stabs, and minimal highs for clarity. Mixing is quick and creative, using drum breaks and acapellas to bridge disparate BPMs, building energy through contrast rather than linear ascent. Crate Digger: Reek0's own 'Setting' with Nia Archives is a stunning opener, blending jungle breaks with modern vocals. IZCO's 'Revitalisation' feat. Novelist is a grime-infused weapon, while the 'Katy B - Dancing Round the Truth' remix is a slick, soulful rework.

Wookie's classic 'What's Going On' is a masterstroke for the closing, its timeless swing a perfect bookend. 'Ramp - Come Into Knowledge' is a deep jazz-funk dig, and 'Skep - Sade Like a Tattoo' edit shows a crate-digger's ear for a perfect sample. Journey: Opening with the lush junglism of 'Setting', hitting a peak with the raw energy of 'Revitalisation', and cooling out with the iconic garage of 'What's Going On', this live set is a masterclass in UK rhythm science.