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GENESI and Xoro Drop 'Cheat Code' on Insomniac Records

Published Jun 16, 2026 By Matt White
GENESI and Xoro Drop 'Cheat Code' on Insomniac Records

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TL;DR

Italian producer GENESI and Paris-born, London-based producer Xoro have released 'Cheat Code' on Insomniac Records. The melodic house and techno track features UK singer-songwriter Aya Anne and Mither, the alter-ego of Manchester MC DRS, built around contrasting vocal styles and a dark, layered production.

Dual Vocal Dynamic Anchors the Production

GENESI and Xoro have released 'Cheat Code' on Insomniac Records, a melodic house and techno single featuring Aya Anne and Mither. The track centers on a vocal contrast between Aya Anne's cool, measured delivery and Mither's abrasive, rapid-fire bars. The production layers pitch-sliding synth leads, a driving low-end, and ticking percussive details that build into something relentless.

GENESI's Insomniac Track Record

GENESI has appeared on Insomniac Records before, with 'See You Sweat' alongside Max Styler and 'Edge of the World' with MEDUZA — tracks that have collectively cleared 16 million streams. The Italian producer also holds releases on Diynamic, including the 'Freak' EP with MEDUZA and his solo 'Hyper' EP, both of which drew support from Anyma, Solomun, and other key selectors. His 2026 schedule has included Why Not Festival, HÏ Ibiza, Beats for Love, ARC Chicago, CRSSD, Veld Music Festival, and UNVRS Ibiza.

Xoro and the Vocalists

Xoro has carved out a lane at the crossroads of underground club culture and crossover dance music. His breakthrough single 'Face Mask On' surpassed 100 million streams, and he's collaborated with Fisher, Chris Lake, MEDUZA, Topic, and Marlon Hoffstadt, among others. A high-profile link-up with Armin van Buuren and Mathew V further widened his reach, and his remix credits include Joel Corry, Jax Jones, and PS1.

Aya Anne is a recurring collaborator with GENESI — the pair have worked together on 'Freak' with MEDUZA, 'Karma' with Rivo, and 'DNA' with Adam Beyer. Mither is the project alias of DRS, one of Manchester's most respected MCs, with eight studio albums under his main alias and collaborations spanning Turno, Bou, S.P.Y, LSB, Enei, Dub Phizix, Visages, and Calibre.

'Cheat Code' is available to stream now across all platforms.

Matt White

Matt White

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Reporting on the latest in the electronic dance music community with verified accuracy.

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