Originally formed as a trio in 2016, Eko Zu has since metamorphosed to the sole member of Los Angeles based Producer/DJ Ian Hicks. After moving to the Bay Area in 2005, he went to school for sound engineering. After graduating, Ian quickly earned his stripes as a FOH Sound Engineer. From 2014-2018 he toured internationally with world-class artists The Glitch Mob, Big Wild, Bassnectar, and The Chainsmokers. The sound of Eko Zu draws from all these influences and more, combining into a diverse and complex yet highly accessible sound in the realm of Bass/Pop. Featuring collaborations with Kraddy, ill.Gates, Ahee, Bachelors of Science, MOONZz and more, his music has been released on Excision’s Subsidia label, The Funk Hunter’s Westwood Recordings, Bachelors of Science CODE Recordings and more. Recently Champagne Drip, OPIUO, ill.Gates, and