Victor, known as Encode, was born and raised in Magadan, Russia, before becoming a drum & bass DJ and producer based in Moscow. Encode released the single Vamonos / High Technology with DaVIP in 2010, followed by the solo single None / Magic Points in 2011. Since 2017, Encode has been part of the musical trio Razlom. That year also brought Hyperion / The Game, a single with Valrus on Citrus Recordings. Encode has released music on Breed 12 Inches, Mainframe, Apollo, Dark Clover and Ignescent.
Encode released the EP Aught on Paperfunk Recordings. In 2019, Encode worked with Julia Marks and Receptor on Suka, released on Ignescent. Encode also appeared on the label’s compilations Ignescent Drum & Bass Annual 2022 and Ignescent Chronicles 009. In 2023, Encode collaborated with Volor Flex on Altiplano, released by Dark Clover Records. Alongside this solo production work, Encode’s role in Razlom has continued since the trio’s formation in 2017.
