: The "Dark Voodoo" era also saw the emergence of tracks that would later populate the Voodoo Deluxe and the Voodoo Chronicles, Vol. I collections, including tracks like "Wizard," "Bernabeu," and "Glock" (featuring Future). Artistic Shift (2019-2021) ian - casper (voodoo snippet) - SoundCloud
The represents a significant era of underground anticipation and "leak culture" surrounding the Romanian trap artist Ian (Ianix). This period serves as the bridge between his early work with the Ocult Records collective and the eventual release of his massive studio album, VOODOO (2022) . Overview of the Snippet Era Ian - Dark Voodoo Snippets (2019-2021)
: Teased as the "Voodoo Intro," establishing the project's dark tone. : The "Dark Voodoo" era also saw the
: A widely circulated snippet that became a fan favorite before its official release. "Probe" : Known as a "Voodoo Leak" as early as October 2020. This period serves as the bridge between his
: A collaboration that saw significant snippet traction in 2019 before gaining millions of plays.
From 2019 to 2021, Ian frequently teased unreleased music through social media stories and Discord sessions, leading to a prolific community of "leak" hunters on SoundCloud and YouTube. These snippets were often characterized by a "dark" aesthetic—heavy 808s, aggressive delivery, and occult-themed lyrics—which later became the hallmark of the VOODOO album cycle. Key Projects and Tracks