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SikK is a contemporary electronic music producer and DJ from Los Angeles, California, originally born as Shane Killebrew in 1994. Growing up in a musically inclined household, SikK showed an early interest in synthesizers and turntablism, influenced by 1990s hip‑hop, house, and growing internet subcultures. After attending the Los Angeles Community College music program, he began releasing tracks on SoundCloud in 2013 under the moniker SikK, gaining a modest following among underground audiences.

SikK’s sound is noted for its fusion of nostalgic synthwave melodies, gritty trap percussion, and a signature use of vocal chops that create an ethereal, almost cinematic atmosphere. The 2015 self‑released EP *Urban Dreamer* introduced the world to his distinctive style and led to a series of collaborations with emerging producers such as Gemini and Mino. A breakout moment came in 2017 when his remix of a popular pop single peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Spotify Viral 50 chart.

In 2018 SikK released his debut full‑length album *Neon Horizon*, which received positive reviews from niche electronic music blogs and earned him nominations for Best Emerging Producer at the Electronic Music Awards. The album showcased tracks such as “Midnight Pulse” and “Circuit Heart,” both of which were featured in television commercials and short films. Following that, he partnered with recognized labels, including Afterglow Records, to release *Syncopated Soul* in 2020, a project that blended downtempo elements with ambient edges.

Beyond production, SikK is active on streaming platforms, running a bi‑weekly live DJ set on Twitch that attracts thousands of viewers. He also hosts workshops on electronic music production for youth programs in Los Angeles. SikK’s ongoing influence can be seen in a new wave of producers who cite his blend of retro synth aesthetics and contemporary rhythm structures as a key inspiration for their work.