CHINESE NOISE • VOICES FROM THE SCENE 012
DROKZ
From Day One
01 Introduction
For some people, HKV is a label. For others, it’s a stage, a crew, or a movement.
For Drokz, HKV isn’t something he discovered later. He was there from the beginning.
Long before Hong Kong Violence became a label, Drokz and Akira were already fighting side by side for the music they loved. As one of the most released and longest-running artists in HKV’s history, Drokz has been part of the label’s story since day one.
This July, Drokz returns to the HKV Stage at Dominator Festival 2026 for another infamous "Fuck The Fireworks" session alongside his longtime friend Akira.
02 Finding HKV
How did Drokz first get involved with HKV?
For Drokz, there isn’t really a beginning.
"Day one involved man. Helped Akira with the name Hong Kong Violence after already many years of friendship and fighting side by side to promote the music that we love."
The exact moment has faded with time.
"Don't recall the exact moment."
What remains is a friendship that helped shape what HKV would eventually become.
03 My Favorite HKV Track
When asked about his favorite HKV track, Drokz immediately points to a classic.
Detest – The Hunter
While most DJs play the other side of the record, Drokz always preferred The Hunter.
"Works every time. Most people play the other side, but for me the drive of The Hunter gets the dancefloor going."
The arrangement is what makes it special for him.
"Edits placed to keep you going instead of stopping."
04 Playing The HKV Stage at Dominator
On July 18, Drokz returns to the HKV Stage at Dominator Festival.
For him, it feels exactly as it should.
"Partying with the fam and homies."
And of course, there is one tradition people can expect.
"Always looking forward to do the infamous 'Fuck The Fireworks' set with my koko Akira."
Editor's note: "Koko" (哥哥) is Cantonese for “older brother”. Within Chinese culture, the term is often used for close friends who are regarded as family.
What can the crowd expect?
"The usual combo of breaky stuff and straight forward pounding."
05 Learning From The Generations Before
Looking back at HKV’s history, Drokz believes the most important lesson has always been simple.
"Do what YOU think is good."
HKV proved there was another path.
"HKV showed that there is an other side of hardcore."
06 What HKV Means To Me
For Drokz, HKV is deeply personal.
"Fo real? That ain't no question if you know me a bit..."
The connections go far beyond music.
"Akira is like a brother to me, Bruhze is like a nephew to me, Tol the same."
He was also responsible for two important milestones in HKV’s history.
"Not to brag, but I dropped my first real album on HKV. I also had HKV’s first digital release."
What continues to inspire him is the diversity.
"Love the diversity in all forms connected to the label. First the diversity in music, artists and artwork. Second the diversity behind the scenes."
He speaks warmly about the people around the label:
"Kin the outgoing guy that you easily connect with and Tol the super organised machine that keeps things going. The people connected to the label, TO-WA, Hellfish, etcetera. You know who you are. Even that filming hooligan Paak."
07 Favorite HKV Merch
Without hesitation:
"The UZI tee – Competition Is None."
"No competition for that shirt."
08 One Word
If he had to describe HKV using one word?
UNDERGROUND
Then he immediately adds:
"And fuck it... it's going to be two words. Underground. Friendship."
09 A Message To HKV
For HKV’s 25th anniversary, Drokz goes back to a classic quote.
"Akira quoted Rob Gee back in the day..."
Then smiles.
"Hardcore (HKV) has just begun."
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