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Birth name | Maxim Anokhin |
Born | 1988 (age 35–36) |
Origin | Kamianets-Podilskyi, Ukraine |
Genres | Drum and bass, Hardstep, Darkstep, Skullstep, Techstep, Breakcore |
Occupation(s) | Producer, Composer, DJ |
Years active | 2005 - present |
Labels | L/B Lost Soul Recordings Yellow-Stripe Position Chrome Freak Recordings Tech Itch Obscene Avalanche, Sinuous Prspct Bastard Child Tech Freak |
Maxim Anokhin (born 1988), known by his stage name Limewax is a Ukrainian drum and bass music producer and DJ from Kamianets-Podilskyi, Ukraine. His style is described as inspired by harsher sounds of hardstep and darkstep; [1] [2] however, he is most recognizable as a Skullstep artist. He has collaborated with artists such as The Panacea, Current Value, Donny, Proket, and Dylan.
Anokhin began composing music shortly after moving to Tilburg, Netherlands in 1999. [3] At the age of seventeen, he released his first EP, Changing Crisis, on high-profile label Tech Itch Recordings in 2005. [4] As a result, Anokhin became notable for emerging into the electronic music industry at a young age, [5] and quickly gained popularity leading to performances at Therapy Sessions events worldwide.
In 2024, DJ Mag referred to Anokhin as "an icon in the hard drum & bass scene" in their coverage of his work. [6]
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