Renowned British DJ and producer Wilkinson has launched into 2025 with the release of “Back to Life,” a dynamic drum and bass track featuring the soulful vocals of Julia Church. This collaboration marks Wilkinson’s first release of the year and showcases his signature high-energy beats intertwined with Church’s ethereal voice.
The inception of “Back to Life” occurred over a year ago during a virtual writing session. Wilkinson expressed his admiration for Church’s vocal style, noting its natural fit with drum and bass rhythms. The songwriting team included Julia Church, Mark Wilkinson, Olivia Sebastianelli, and Toby Scott, with production handled by Wilkinson and Scott.
Julia Church, known for her emotive vocal delivery, described the song’s range as both “desperate and aching,” highlighting the contrast between the gravelly verses and the soaring chorus.