by Toronto-based producer SLICK has been steadily making his name known among DJs and fans alike. The DJ and producer is an underground favourite for his edits and flips, with his tunes gaining support from heavyweights like Flosstradamus, Marshmello, Boombox Cartel, ATLiens, Excision, and RL Grime. His recent remix of Knock2’s “crank the bass, play the muzik” is a certified festival destroyer with nearly 100k plays on SoundCloud alone. 2026 is shaping up to be his breakout year with a ton of music on the horizon, including collaborations with Rickyxsan, Scullion, and more.
To give fans a sneak peek of what’s in store and to get to know SLICK better, we connected with him for our latest guest mix + interview. The mix is jam-packed with exclusive edits, flips, mash-ups, and his upcoming collabs. As for the interview we dive into his musical journey, what makes a killer rework, moving from Montreal to Toronto, why Def Jam: Fight for NY is the greatest fighting video game of all time, and much more!
Tell us about the mix. What was your goal when putting it together? What should listeners expect when they press play?
I think this mix is a perfect representation of the music that inspires me every day. Most people that know me know I am a huge advocate for trap music, and you can expect a lot of that in this mix. I have been working really hard on music this past year, and I believe this mix also doubles as a showcase. I am very excited for the world to hear all my new stuff.
Take us through your music journey. What inspired you to start making music? How has your relationship with music changed over time?
I discovered EDM with one of my best friends back in 2014. It was mostly big room, but also the UKF Dubstep stuff. Ever since then, I wanted to start producing but never really knew where to start. I started off just DJ’ing for fun because I had no idea how to even start with production. Making cool transitions on the DJ controller inspired me to start making mashups, and I ended up starting them on Ableton around 2017, but started producing more around 2020. Ever since then, I have been trying my best to improve everyday. I think in terms of my relationship with music, the thing that has most drastically changed is that now I have a very hard time listening to music without my “producer ears”. I do miss just being a casual listener and not having to judge the snare every time I hear a song lol.
I can sit there for hours trying to create the perfect edit, but I try not to do that and instead just wait until I get an idea.
You’ve become well known for your remixes and edits. What’s the secret to crafting a killer rework?
I have been asked this question many times and have failed to come up with a concrete answer, but I will try my best. I wanna say that it’s just my ear and it is kind of hard to explain, but also I think I have been training it by listening to SO much music, all the time. I try to keep up with all the releases, mostly in the bass music realm (trap, dubstep, riddim, etc). I try to also stay in tune with all the most popular songs and naturally blend those two worlds. I can sit there for hours trying to create the perfect edit, but I try not to do that and instead just wait until I get an idea.
As an artist it is important to evolve and get out of your comfort zone, and push yourself to become better at your craft.
Are you planning to drop more originals in the near future, or do you prefer reworks?
I most certainly am! I have a few collabs coming out with some of my best friends, and I’m super stoked on them. I love collaborating and learning from those experiences, but I have some original solo tracks in the works. I am taking my time with them to get them to a point where I am truly satisfied. I obviously love reworks and will always keep doing them, but I think as an artist it is important to evolve and get out of your comfort zone, and push yourself to become better at your craft.
You’ve got some big collaborations lined up. Any details that you can share with us? How did some of the collaborations come to be?
I have a song with my brother Rickyxsan and the talented Pixuhl that I cannot wait to release. I am honored to be a part of that song. Ricky and I have been friends for a few years, and just like many others I used to always listen to his music 10+ years ago. He is one of the best humans I have ever met, and he has so much in store, and I don’t think the world is ready. I also have a Booyah remix with Scullion, out of Australia. He is one of the most talented producers out there for sure. The homie STUCA and I have also started a trap banger recently. You can hear all of those tracks in the mix!
You recently moved from Montreal to Toronto. How has the transition been? What’s one thing you love about Toronto and one you miss about Montreal?
The transition has been great! I spent my whole life in Montreal and definitely needed a fresh start. I moved in with one of my homies, and it has been awesome. I don’t really miss too much about Montreal aside from my family. What I like most about Toronto is that I am close to everything, practically living downtown. Excited for what the future holds!
Are there any plug-ins that are crucial to your sound and style? What makes them special?
I wouldn’t really say that there are many plugins (although I use endless smile for just about everything lol) that are crucial to my sound, but I do take a lot of pride in my drum selection. I always aim for really punchy drums that really shine through the mix!
Staying authentic and true to yourself will always give you better results in the long run. It may take more time for you to get where you want to be, but since there is nobody better than you at being you, why not put all your energy there?
What’s the most important realization you have had as an artist?
I want to say that even if it’s easy to follow trends and to be “cool”, staying authentic and true to yourself will always give you better results in the long run. It may take more time for you to get where you want to be, but since there is nobody better than you at being you, why not put all your energy there?
What do you enjoy doing when you’re not making music?
Music is a really big part of my life, but I do enjoy video games, spending time with my girlfriend, and cooking. I enjoy a really good sunset and just getting some fresh air. Spending so much time inside on my laptop has made me appreciate the outdoors a lot more.
Is Def Jam: Fight for NY the greatest fighting video game of all time?
Yes it is. And it’s not even close. I grew up playing that game, and I still do sometimes. I don’t think I’ve had that much fun playing a game ever, and the nostalgia and the fact that you can fight as your favorite rappers was so cool and unique!
I would love to start playing shows soon, now that I have more music to showcase.
Do you have any major goals for 2026?
I think my biggest goal this year is to release more original music. Also, I have had a lot of people ask me why I haven’t played any shows as SLICK yet, and truthfully I just haven’t really felt the need to, and also, being Canadian, I would need a visa to play in the US, and the process has not begun yet. I would love to start playing shows soon, now that I have more music to showcase. Maybe sometime this year or next year? We shall see!
Any final words for fans?
Honestly, the last few years have been overwhelming and awesome. I want to thank everybody who’s been bumping my music, my edits, and my mixes either at shows, in the car, or at the gym. When I started posting stuff on SoundCloud 7 years ago, I could have never imagined things would transpire the way they have. To everyone who’s been a supporter, whether it’s been years, months, or days, I thank you, and I need you all to know we are just getting started. I hope you all enjoy this mix, and I will start releasing a lot of stuff from it over the next few months!
SLICK FUXWITHIT Guest Mix Tracklist
1. showtek – booyah (slick & scullion rmx)*
w esdeekid – 4 raws (vox)
2. marshmello, space laces – bomb (drum edit)
3. lukav, droptopgundam – id*
w waka flocka flame – grove st party (vox)
4. cerdin – id*
w fred again – victory lap (vox)
5. ricky remedy – id*
6. virtual riot – reconnect (lodien & kat flip)
w la roux – bulletproof (vox)
7. dj snake – propaganda
w isoxo – nightrealm
w dev – bass down low (vox)
8. tisoki – id*
9. slick & kat – id*
10. fly – id*
11. rl grime, wink – allnighter
12. travis scott – no bystanders (juelz rmx)*
13. skrillex, isoxo – fuze (slick & iseeu rmx)
w avril lavigne – complicated (vox)
14. alexandra stan – mr saxobeat (butler & slick rmx)
15. rl grime – tell me (remk & slick rmx)*
w tame impala – the less i know the better (vox)
16. rickyxsan, slick, pixuhl – id*
17. viperactive, g-rex – id*
18. eptic, hol – malfunction (slick trap edit)*
19. kato – turn the lights off (ricky remedy rmx)
20. nadia ali, starkillers, alex Kenji – pressure (alesso rmx) (remk flip)*
21. dj snake, future, travis scott – tsunami (no signal rmx)
22. slick & noobody – make me feel (burial vip)*
23. stuca x slick – id*
24. september – cry for you (slick rmx)
25. moore kismet, arya – need2know
w calvin harris – you used to hold me (vox)
26. martin garrix, dua lipa – scared to be lonely (slick & gram rmx)
27. pitbull, ne-yo, afrojack – give me everything (remk rmx)
28. flux pavilion – bass cannon (lyny rmx) (slick flip)*
w sammy virji – damager (vox)
29. alice deejay – better off alone (barely alive rmx)
w timbaland, keri hilson – the way i are (vox)
30. knock2 – crank the bass, play the muzik (slick & luckky rmx)
31. lil uzi vert – 20 min (slick & saint miller rmx)
32. dabin, stephanie poetri – not enough (slick & 808gong rmx)
w halsey – without me (vox)
33. cascada – everytime we touch (slick & luckky rmx)*
34. jay hardway – electric elephants (lizdek & mistrrr rmx)*
w afrojack – no beef (vox)
35. robert miles – children (hex cougar & cab) (drum edit)
w coldplay – viva la vida (vox)
36. passion pit – sleepyhead (ricky remedy rmx)*
*unreleased
