Hailing from Belgium, Francis Jaques has been a key figure in the underground rave and hardcore scene since he was 15. With over 100 releases, including tracks, remixes, and collaborations, Tripped's raw, kick-drum heavy sound fuses analog and digital techniques, often with a nod to the 90’s hardcore spirit. Known for his diverse sets spanning from Rave and Techno to Acid, Gabber, and Oldschool Terror, he has played iconic events such as Thunderdome, Masters Of Hardcore, and Tomorrowland. As manager of Madback Records, Tripped continues to innovate, celebrating two decades of relentless dedication to music.