Wuki, the two-time GRAMMY-nominated producer, has been stacking up the streams lately on his viral “Beats I Can’t Release” content. What started as a fun way for Wuki to share his edits and bootlegs has morphed into a viral sensation across social media. Through his Beats I Can’t Release (BICR) videos, Wuki can freely remix and reimagine songs without limitations, giving fans direct access to some of his most creative work.
Building on the success of his short-form viral content, which included hundreds of videos with billions of combined streams, Wuki further iterated on his concept by producing a full mixtape from his content. Published in October 2025, “Beats I Can’t Release Mixtape [Vol. 1]” included 27 edits over 47+ minutes of musical mayhem. Based on the swell of support, Wuki got right back to work on the next mix. In June 2026, Wuki dropped “Beats I Can’t Release Mixtape [Vol. 2]” accompanied by a live YouTube video.
Between all the cool songs on the new mixtape and the nostalgic posters on the wall of his mixtape video, I had so many questions. Lucky for our Moon Fvm and me, Wuki took the time to work with us and answer some questions about his newest mix. Of course, knowing Wuki is a big soccer fan as well, I jumped in with a few questions about World Cup 2026 being played in North America.
Sam Wolloch: Thanks for hopping on board with Moon Lvnding to talk about all those beats you can’t release. Whose idea was it to create social media content around the concept of “Beats I Can’t Release?” Talk about how it started and how you have developed and evolved the concept over the years.
Wuki: So, it actually started during the pandemic. I wasn’t sure what to do with all my extra time, so my girlfriend actually suggested posting my remixes on TikTok. I had a few really go viral, so I just leaned into it and kept doing it.
SW: We’re sure glad you kept on with it! So, for a licensing n00b like me, can you share a simple explanation of why these beats can’t be released?
Wuki: The name itself is kind of like a marketing tactic. There are always ways you can release them via SoundCloud or even just email lists or my Bandcamp subscription. For them to be officially released, a lot has to go into clearing the samples or maybe getting a re-release, play done, or anything like that to make sure it’s legally taken care of so it doesn’t get taken down off digital service providers.
SW: How do you come up with the tracks to edit?
Wuki: Honestly, it tends to be a song I hear out in the wild, like in a restaurant, in the car, or in the grocery store, and I’m like, “Oh shit, yeah, I could flip that into something that’s ready for the dance floor.”
SW: Have you received any special requests from special people in your life?
Wuki: Yeah, I’ve had some good suggestions. My girlfriend has definitely suggested a few that I’ve done that have turned out really well, but it really always comes down to whether I like the song or not. I really can only remix stuff that I like.
SW: What about some of your personal favorites that you’ve done over the years?
Wuki: I would definitely say some of the ’80s tracks I’m doing right now have been some of my favorites. The “Separate Ways” remix is a vibe. The “Maniac” remix is a vibe, but I also do think “Sunshine” is one of my best remixes ever.
SW: My dad made me listen to a lot of Paul Simon as a kid, so I’ve got a soft spot for that “Call Me Al” + “It Girl” mashup. I’m also digging those throwback posters on the wall behind you in your mix series video. I remember having The Chronic up on my wall even though I was an East Coast kid. What was the selection process like to build the background we see in the YouTube video?
Wuki: Years and years of collecting and curating. I guess I’m kind of a hoarder.
SW: Big respect for that collection! Now speaking of the East Coast… I see that between your slew of festival appearances like Breakaway, North Coast, and Global, plus all the recent tour stops, there aren’t any dates here. Are there plans for an East Coast run in the fall?
Wuki: Oh, definitely. I’m actually on my way to Montauk right now. I like the East Coast. I grew up here, and I’m sure I’ll get out here more and more.
SW: Fellow Sagittarian here who noticed you have pretty much the coolest birthday ever! Talk about being a Sagittarius guy. Do you believe in the star stuff?
Wuki: You know, I used to kind of think it was all bullshit, but as time goes on and I start noticing patterns in people, I think there really is something to it because there seem to be a lot of coincidences out there.
SW: OK, shifting gears from music to stars to soccer. You’ve put out Wuki soccer merch in the past, which, in my opinion, we need more of in the scene. How excited are you for this year’s expanded World Cup here in North America? Have you or will you go to any of the games?
Wuki: Oh yeah, I love the World Cup. I watch it every time, and I have watched it every time since I was a kid. It has definitely been a bonding experience with my dad, and I love how it kind of brings all the countries together. I actually did go to one game in San Francisco. It was pretty awesome.
SW: Who else are you pulling for besides Team USA?
Wuki: I love watching the greats, so Argentina, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, and France are all incredible to watch.
SW: With group play finished, which countries have been a nice surprise? Which have been a bit of a letdown?
Wuki: I love how hyped up Mexico is. They’re so fun to watch right now, and I would say Germany was a bit of a letdown.
SW: Who do you think is taking it down?
Wuki: I feel like France is easily the best team, and Mbappé is ridiculous.
SW: Finally, with the soccer stuff behind us, Moon Lvnding has a motto of “Uniting The World Through Music.” What does that mean to you, and how do you do it with your music?
Wuki: Yeah, music is so special, man. It’s basically one of the only things that almost all of us share together, and every song is like a moment we get to share together in time.
SW: Thanks for taking the time to answer our questions. I hope you enjoyed it too. If you’ve got any last messages for your fans, let ’em know.
Wuki: I just really appreciate that I get to do this for a living, and I love making people happy. I love when people love my music, and I legit might be the happiest guy in the world.
What a treat to catch up with Wuki and chat him up about BICR + WC26. You can catch up with him too at his show in Dallas this weekend, and for the rest of his summer tour and festival schedule, use the handy links below.
