Slikback is a Kenyan DJ and producer, he joined the Nyege Nyege collective in Kampala in mid-2017 and has been developing his unique dark yet accessible sound since. His work draws from a broad sonic palette including footwork, trap, grime and a variety of contemporary underground african club styles. His debut EP “Lasakaneku” was released in June 2018 by Hakuna Kulala, a Kampala based label exploring new artists from the region. He quickly followed it by another acclaimed EP, “Tomo”.
Since then, his rise has been rapid, including a Boiler Room stream of his show at Nyege Nyege Festival, and a European premiere at Unsound Festival in Poland, where he performed no less than three times. One Unsound set was highlighted by Resident Advisor as one of the 5 key performances the festival. Placed online as an Unsound podcast, the mix was hailed as one of the best of October 2018 by Pitchfork and CrackMagazine.
This performances is part of Treinnial's music programme curated by Ma3azef.