Wicked Records is a relatively new Dutch imprint, founded in 2024 by veteran producer Maurice Schipperheijn, better known in Hardcore world as Wicked XXX. After a long hiatus, in 2020 he revived the Wicked XXX alias and reconnected with the sound that first defined his career.
And, Wicked Records reflects that history. It's a label clearly driven by classic rave DNA and the spirit of early Dutch hardcore. One of those releases that stand out, comes from DJ Beeno - a well-known Kniteforce soldier and resident radio dj of Kniteforce Radio.
His latest 4-track EP leans unapologetically into the traditional gabber toolkit, pounding kicks, rave pianos, pitched-up vocal snippets and some of his usual “chipmunk” hooks. Rather than reinventing the formula, Beeno embraces it, delivering tracks that feel like a direct nod to the mid-90s sound that labels like Mokum helped popularize. At times the melodies and vocal elements drift toward the cheesier side of rave nostalgia, but that also seems to be part of the charm.
One for the heavyweight crew who like it raw. Take for instance, the tune “140”, which is a total cracker and our highlight from the record. Give it a spin and you won’t be disappointed.
Wicked Records
DJ Beeno
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