V.I.V.E.K is a cornerstone of contemporary UK bass music. A producer, selector and soundman whose work is defined by precision, depth and an unshakeable commitment to soundsystem heritage. Since the early 2000s he’s been quietly but consistently shaping the landscape, channeling the weight and warmth of classic dub lineage into future-minded low-end architecture.
His releases across System Music, Deep Medi, Tectonic and reggae institution Greensleeves trace a sound that refuses easy categorisation: meditative pressure, steppy swing, dub atmospheres and stripped-back hypnosis built for big rigs and late-night spaces. Every element is engineered with intention, reflecting his lifelong study of frequency and detail.
That same ethos drives SYSTEM, the custom-built soundsystem he introduced as a new chapter in the UK’s longstanding tradition of DIY rig culture. Quickly becoming one of the most influential modern stacks in the country, SYSTEM has become a gathering point for heads, selectors and engineers from across the bass continuum.
On the decks, V.I.V.E.K is a deep digger with a singular ear, drawing for dubs, rarities and connections that span decades of underground lineage. His sets are immersive, patient and uncompromising, a reminder of how powerful and transportive system-rooted music can be in the right hands.
Respected for his craft, loved for his consistency and trusted for his vision, V.I.V.E.K remains one of the genre’s most vital figures. He doesn’t just operate within soundsystem culture, he actively extends it.
