Hesk is a Footwork DJ and producer from the Netherlands, currently based out of Toronto, playing a key role in the diffusion of Footwork and Juke in Canada since 2010.
His production is known for featuring Soul and RnB elements within the Footwork style, often focusing on lush chords, and smooth vocals. His music has been released on Loose Squares Records, Nervous Records’ Strapped sub-label, Philthtrax, Low Keys Recs, Juke Bounce Werk, and several independent labels, and includes collaborations with Teklife’s DJ Earl, Boylan (Chi), Sirr TMO, DJ PayPal, Brick Bandits’ Nadus, and more.
Hesk’s music has been featured on BBC Radio1Xtra, XLR8R, Red Bull Music Academy (RBMA), Complex, Rinse FM, Vice (Thump), and more. He has also played global stages in the Netherlands, Belgium, and the US, playing alongside renowned artists such as DJ Deeon, Traxman, MikeQ, Jets (Machine Drum and Jimmy Edgar), Kush Jones, Rustie, and more.
He’s currently hosting “Shadowban Radio” on ISO.FM, a Footwork-centric radio show, featuring internationally acclaimed artists such as DJ Manny, Sinistarr, Big Dope P, and more.
Tracklist:
1 Hesk – Circled [Low Key Recs]
2 Hesk – So Special 2k18
3 Hesk x Malfnktion – ???
4 Hesk – Cant Fight The Feelin
5 DJ Chap x Paypal – Sigils
6 Hesk – Beat The Pussy Up
7 Hesk and Korea Town Acid – You
8 Hesk x Eytan Tobin x BONE BOX – I Need You
9 Hesk – Been Too Long 2022
10 Hesk x StylezTR – Feel Ur Touch
11 DJ Rashad – Don’t Drop It
12 Hesk – Ikonika Phonelines Remix
13 Hesk – Chill Out
14 DJ Rashad – Madnezz 2010
15 Hesk x Nora Zion – Ill Wait
16 DJ Clent – Retro
17 Hesk – Fuck U Rite
18 Hesk x Malfnktion – All Alone
19 Hesk – Baby Powder Remix
20 DJ Clent – Put Dis Dick
21 Hesk – Surprise
22 DJ Chap – Larry Heard
23 Hesk – Could’ve Been
24 Slick Shoota – Infinity Tap
25 Hesk x Paveun x Chickenboy2k6 x Thomas White – New Car Kush (Hesk VIP)
26 Hesk x Malfnktion – ???
27 Hesk – ???
28 Nikes – IRAAAAN
29 Hesk – 2 Late
30 Hesk – Cleansed [Low Key Recs]
31 Hesk – BeLikeThat
32 Hesk – ???
33 Hesk – Petty Wap
34 Hesk – Tweaked
35 Hesk – Giving U Ass
36 Hesk – ???
37 Hesk – Body Thing
38 Hesk – Sizzle [Low Key Recs]
39 Hesk – Lotus Flower Bomb Remix