Wildlife!
Wildlife! is the alias of Swiss music producer and sound artist Samuel Riot (born Samuel Reinhard on September 10, 1980 in Bern, Switzerland). He first came to public attention for his musical productions on Terry Lynn's debut album Kingstonlogic 2.0.
| Wildlife! | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Bern, Switzerland |
| Genres | Electronic, Dancehall, Experimental Music, Sound art |
| Years active | 2008 – present |
| Labels | Mixpak Records |
| Associated acts | Terry Lynn |
| Website | itswildlife.com |
Career
- Samuel Riot made his first appearance under the Wildlife! moniker in 2008 as producer of several tracks for Terry Lynn's debut album Kingstonlogic 2.0. The album was unanimously praised by global press such as The New York Times, The Guardian, VICE, XLR8R, The Fader and was listed no. 35 on Spex magazine's Top 50 albums list of 2008.
- The music video of The System, one of the tracks Wildlife! produced on Kingstonlogic 2.0, was listed No. 12 on Spin magazine's Top 20 music videos list of 2008.[Ref 1]
- Terry Lynn's song IMF, also produced by Wildlife! was featured in season 5, episode 17 of CSI: NY.
- In 2009 Wildlife! signed to Phree Music. In November 2009 he released his debut single Jumbie. The record included remixes by Schlachthofbronx, Edu K and Mixhell (electronica project of Igor Cavalera, Sepultura's ex-drummer, and his wife Laima Leyton).
- In September 2010 Wildlife!'s track "Metazoa" was released as part of the "Hard As Sessions" on Enchufada records, the label ran by Buraka Som Sistema members João Barbosa and Kalaf Ângelo.
- In November 2010 Wildlife!'s released "Buckup", the follow-up EP to his debut release "Jumbie" on Phree Music. The EP featured vocals from legendary Jamaican artists Major Mackerel and Sammy Dread and also Terry Lynn. In addition to Wildlife!'s production the EP also included remixes from British producer L-VIS 1990, German producer Adam Port and French producers French Fries and Douster.
- Terry Lynn's song "In This Time", produced by Tricky & Wildlife! was featured in season 1, episode 13 of Nikita (TV series).
- In Mai 2012 Wildlife! released "Pastiche EP" on Daniel Haaksman's Man Recordings imprint. The EP featured collaborations with Buraka Som Sistema member J-Wow (João Barbosa), Toddla T and Daniel Haaksman himself.
- Terry Lynn's song "System", produced by Wildlife! was featured in Sleeping Dogs (video game).
- On March 5, 2013, Wildlife!'s "Klouds" was released as part of the "Mixpak Pressure Vol. 2" compilation on Dre Skull's Mixpak Records imprint. The track was premiered on the Spin magazine website on February 17.
- On October 28, 2014, Wildlife! and British producer Murlo's collaborative production "Control" was released as part of the "Pak Man" compilation, a joint venture release of Brooklyn based label Mixpak Records and Berlin based imprint Man Recordings.
- On March 31, 2015, Wildlife! released his "Fever Pitch" white label via Brooklyn based imprint Mixpak Records. The 3 tracks revitalize the classic ‘Fever Pitch’ riddim with elements of grime, industrial and minimalist club music. It premiered on Fact (UK magazine) on March 24.
- On May 13th 2016, Wildlife! released "Patterns", his official debut EP for Mixpak Records. The EP was translated into an immersive sound installation, which debuted at SIGNAL Gallery in Brooklyn on May 14th 2016.
Discography
EPs
- Patterns (Mixpak Records, 2016)
- Fever Pitch (Mixpak Records, 2015)
- Pastiche Remixes (Man Recordings, 2012)
- Pastiche (Man Recordings, 2012)
- Buckup (Phree Music, 2010)
Singles, Remixes & Production
- Murlo & Wildlife! - Control (Mixpak Records/Man Recordings, 2014)
- Wildlife! - Klouds (Mixpak Records, 2013)
- Wildlife! - Metazoa (Enchufada, 2010)
- The Very Best - Ntende Uli (Wildlife! Remix) (Moshi Moshi, 2010)
- Poirier - 90s Backyard (Wildlife! Remix) (Ninja Tune, 2010)
- Radioclit - Secousse (Wildlife! Remix) (Mental Groove, 2009)
- Wildlife! - Jumbie (Phree Music, 2009)
- Terry Lynn - Streetlife (Phree Music & Last Gang Records, 2008)
- Terry Lynn - Screaming In The Night (Phree Music & Last Gang Records, 2008)
- Terry Lynn - IMF (Phree Music & Last Gang Records, 2008)
- Terry Lynn - The System (Phree Music & Last Gang Records, 2008)
Syncs
- System (Terry Lynn, produced by Wildlife!) on Sleeping Dogs (video game), (2012)
- In This Time (Terry Lynn, produced by Tricky & Wildlife!) on Nikita (TV series), Season 1 - Episode 13 (2011)
- IMF (Terry Lynn, produced by Wildlife!) on CSI: NY, Season 5 - Episode 17 (2009)
- Streetlife (Terry Lynn, produced by Wildlife!) on Harper's Globe (2009)
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