Bass music’s been loud this year, but “REWIND” might be the cleanest shot yet. Dropping March 21st via Boom Records, Nikita, the Wicked and Darby team up to give us a no-nonsense banger that’s built for the pit, the drop, and the blackout moment in every set where the crowd either breaks or levels up.

Both artists have momentum. Nikita, the Wicked is coming off official remixes for NGHTMRE and Dabin, with support slots on tour for Zeds Dead and WhatSoNot. Darby’s back catalogue includes releases on Monstercat, Ninja Tune, and Nightmode. He’s already got co-signs from Skrillex and Disclosure, so this isn’t a first look—it’s a continuation of two paths that were always heading toward this collab

Bass Built to Snap Crowds in Half

“REWIND” wastes no time. It opens with pressure, then lets the first drop snap through with low-end that doesn’t try to sneak in—it hits straight. The sound design follows no trend. It goes from half-time wreckage to a second drop that slides into drum & bass territory without warning. The flip is clean. You feel it before you hear it.

Darby says:
“Nikita has built a strong presence in the scene, and his approach to production is deeply creative. ‘REWIND’ came together naturally—it’s structured chaos with a deep appreciation for the elements that make bass music so impactful. We wanted to create something that carries that energy forward.”

Nikita adds:
“I found Darby through San Holo’s label bitbird. His ability to work across genres—from garage to trap to DnB—sets him apart. ‘REWIND’ is a reflection of both of our styles, delivered with a level of execution that makes this track hit as hard as possible.”

No Gimmicks, Just Execution

Both producers come from different angles, but meet on one thing: every detail matters. Nikita’s got a stage presence shaped by his background in ballroom. It’s movement built into his process. Darby’s catalog includes a remix with over 600K streams and a steady list of releases on the most locked-in bass labels out there. When they link, you get a record like this—loud, no filler, made for the moment when a set needs a spike.

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