40 Winks

The Profile

40 Winks is a Belgian instrumental hip hop duo from Antwerp, formed by producers Padmo and Weedy. Emerging in the early 2000s, they’re known for meticulous sample-craft, cinematic atmospheres, and releases on Project: Mooncircle, including The Lucid Effect.

Belgian duo (Padmo, Weedy) from Antwerp; emerged in the early 2000s; instrumental hip hop; released The Lucid Effect on Project: Mooncircle; earlier works include More Than Loops and Sound Puzzle; later work includes It’s the Trip.

ZiOn celebrates 40 Winks’ The Lucid Effect as a mature leap in sample-driven, instrumental hip hop. The Belgian duo (Padmo, Weedy) crafts layered, cinematic beats beyond simple loops. Released on Project: Mooncircle, it’s highlighted as accessible even beyond hip hop circles. Noted predecessors: More Than Loops and Sound Puzzle; follow-up: It’s the Trip.