Ayk has released ‘Demon In The Mirror’ as his debut project for R&S Records. Based in Iran’s Gilan province, the rapper and producer has spent the last five years with the Twilight Marauders collective working on beats and lyrical riffs. The Belgium label is known for forward-thinking electronic music that goes beyond traditional boundaries. This release shows the developing artist has serious potential and comes as his work is ready for wider reach.
The title track of ‘Demon In The Mirror’ casts a spell with its hypnotic blend of underground psychedelic hip-hop. Atmospheric production and Ayk’s introspective lyrics invite listeners deep into his sonic universe. The project is further electrified by powerful remixes that twist the sound into unexpected shapes. Som.1 injects rumbling breakbeats, propelling the track with newfound momentum, while Trash Cells transforms it into a fierce, nu-metal-inspired anthem, brimming with guttural vocals, fractured rhythms, and saturated guitars.
These versions have picked up support from key tastemakers including Charlotte de Witte, DJ Harvey, James Lavelle (Mo’ Wax), John Kennedy, Tom Ravenscroft, Don Letts and Laurent Garnier. The range from Som.1 and Trash Cells highlights Ayk’s boundary-pushing approach and his interest in the edges of hip-hop and electronic music. With this industry backing, the release marks Ayk’s rise as one of underground music’s most innovative new artists.
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