Leeks Strikes Big with The Wasp EP: #1 Release on Beatport’s Raw/Deep/Hypnotic Chart

Published by Techno Culture Magazine | May 2025

Mal-function's latest signing, Leeks, just delivered one of the standout techno moments of the month. His The Wasp EP landed (17.5.2025) the #1 spot on Beatport’s Raw / Deep / Hypnotic Top 100 Releases with both individual tracks making a strong chart appearance—The Wasp at #53, and Du Bei at #77 on the singles chart.

For a debut on the label, this isn't just impressive—it's explosive.

The Wasp – Sharp, Minimal, Effective

Buzzing with nervous energy and razor-sharp sound design, The Wasp doesn’t overcomplicate. A rolling groove, sizzling textures, and perfectly restrained arrangement give it its sting. It doesn’t need big drops—it hovers, it stings, it sticks. Built for DJs who know the power of patience and control.

Du Bei – Subtle Pressure with Heft

Where The Wasp is lean and twitchy, Du Bei offers more low-end weight and rhythmic density. Percussion rolls confidently, and the bassline moves like machinery in motion—steady, forceful, and deeply satisfying. A pure hypnotic tool, but with just enough edge to stand on its own.

Mal-function & Leeks: A Winning Match

The Wasp EP is proof that raw, focused techno still has room to climb—both creatively and on the charts. Mal-function continues to deliver no-nonsense, quality releases for serious selectors. And Leeks? With two singles in the Top 100 and a #1 EP debut, it’s clear: this is an artist to watch.