Contributing Writer
The Wild Child makes his Nervous debut with In A Struggle—a subtle, slow-burning cut that drifts between deep and melodic house, anchored by delicate live instrumentation and a vocal that feels both personal and weighty.
Rooted in a North African musical upbringing and shaped by years immersed in the underground, his sound folds organic textures into tight, restrained grooves. This one unfolds patiently—each element given space to breathe, building a quiet emotional pull that lingers.
As founder of Sir A Weldi Sir Records, and with collaborations stacking up alongside Like Mike, Enzo Siffredi, Fnx Omar, and Klement Bonelli, The Wild Child’s profile continues its quiet ascent. In A Struggle marks a milestone—both personal and sonic—heralding an artist fully in his stride, yet always in motion.
With the single out now, we asked him to put together a list of his all-time favorite cuts.
Guy Mantzur & Roy Rosenfeld – Epika
One of my favorite club tracks atm— even if it’s been out for a while. Deep, groovy, and just perfectly clubby. I f*in love it.
MC Solaar – Nouveau Western
That sample is just chef’s kiss. 90s French hip-hop at its best. Big inspiration for me when it comes to drums and sample choices — raw, clever, timeless.
Hermanos Gutiérrez – Hermosa Drive
General mood these days. The way they play those guitars, the pedals, the space they create — it’s just magic. Total vibe. I love everything they do.
Amadou & Mariam – Baara
Classic. One of my biggest blues inspirations. The fusion, the soul, the depth — it’s sensual, it’s deep, it’s got that timeless groove that just stays with you.
The Wild Child – In A Struggle
This one’s mine — coming out soon. Have a listen when it drops and let me know what you think. It’s one of those that came straight from the gut.
The Wild Child – Conflict
My latest release. This one’s emotional — it’s basically a love song, but with all the chaos and beauty that comes with it. Introspective, raw, personal.
Momo Ryuk, Othman Wahabi – Livity (The Wild Child’s Mysterious Interpretation)
Made for the trip. Not a trip — the trip. It’s a slow journey from start to finish. Let it guide you wherever you need to go.
Dire Straits – Down to the Waterline
Deep, dark, dirty blues. One of my biggest influences. There’s something about how raw it is — it hits hard but still flows smooth. Big feelings.
Supertramp – School
In terms of arrangement, probably the most fucked up track I’ve ever heard — and I absolutely love it. So clever, so unexpected. My dream is to make a track close to that one day. One of the best music ever made. Ever.
-M- – Je dis aime
Super deep. The synths, the sensual energy, the layers — it’s got this playful kind of eroticism that’s hard to find. Always comes back around for me.