Sallok drops his latest drum and bass release, “Ride the Beat,” where Joliie’s sultry vocal glides over crisp, propulsive rhythms in a polished, after-hours groove.
Also known as Sal, Sallok continues to carve out his identity in electronic music with a track that balances intensity and allure. “Ride the Beat” thrives on contrast—pairing driving percussion with a smooth, restrained vocal delivery—creating a sound that feels both tightly controlled and deeply absorbing.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
“Ride the Beat” has a strong sense of groove and atmosphere—what was the starting point for this track?
Track vibes have been inspired by some classic high energy jump up dnb and melodic atmospheric vibes.
The collaboration with Joliie adds a sultry dimension to the record. How did that partnership come about, and what did she bring to the track creatively?
Me and Jolie have given a clear feed to the track with a precise direction with a melodic and imaginative vibes riding the beat on a dance floor.
Your roots in classical and jazz piano are quite distinct from drum and bass. How do those early influences shape your production today?
It’s all about the Jazz when it is time to arrange a DNB rhythm. Classic music influences on the melody to create a perfect blend.
Growing up in Sicily and later moving into the UK music scene, how have those different environments influenced your sound?
Well I always have been influenced by the UK scene so it has been a very natural to grow my sound into it.
The track feels very balanced between energy and restraint. Was that a conscious production decision from the beginning?
Frenetic and electronic beats of a classic dnb should have been a perfect foundation where my idea of the track has all begun.
You’ve cited artists like The Prodigy, The Chemical Brothers, and Orbital as influences. Do you still find yourself drawing from that era when creating new music?
The 90 s mood is very much one of my reference when I create any track.
There’s a clear sense of space in “Ride the Beat.” How do you approach arrangement to avoid overcrowding your tracks?
It has always been my idea of having a simple structure where to arrange melody and rhythm.
When working with vocalists like Joliie, do you build the track around the vocal, or does the vocal come in later to shape the final direction?
I always build my track first imagining which kind of approach a potential vocals would give to the song. I do share then my vision with Jolie about the song. Finally we both deliver a perfect blend of our ideas.
Drum and bass can often lean heavily into intensity—what drew you to explore a more sensual, late-night feel with this release?
I think sweet and sour is the best combo for a successful and popular song. I think this track represents that feeling on it own potential.
As you continue to evolve as an artist, where do you see your sound heading next?
I will be anywhere in music evolving and experimenting that everyday.
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