WUKONG (Alfy Ngor)
WUKONG (born Alfy Ngor) is a Singaporean DJ, electronic music producer and live performance artist. He is known for blending Asian cultural elements—particularly Chinese mythology—with modern electronic dance music.[1][2]
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| Native name | Alfy Ngor |
| Born | 1991 |
Early life and background
Alfy Ngor is from Singapore.[3] He adopted the stage name ‘WUKONG’, inspired by the legendary Monkey King (Sun Wukong) of Chinese mythology. He has described his artistic identity as reflecting the "warrior spirit" of that mythic figure and using that as a lens for his high-energy performances.[2]
In his youth, Ngor encountered legal troubles: according to an interview, he was sentenced in 2020 to 21 months in prison for “causing grievous hurt with weapons” and also received corporal punishment (three strokes of the cane). He served about 14 months before his release in August 2021. He has publicly spoken about the experience as a period of reflection and transformation.[2]
Career and musical style
After his release, Ngor adopted the stage name ‘WUKONG’ and embarked on a career blending electronic dance music with traditional Asian sounds, a genre he terms "Oriental Rave." His music incorporates elements from Chinese mythology and traditional instruments, aiming to create a unique auditory experience that bridges cultural heritage and modern beats.
WUKONG's debut EP, The Almighty, was released in January 2019 under Rude Mood Records. The EP received positive feedback for its innovative blend of genres such as psytrance, hardstyle, jersey club, and trap with ethnic and oriental sounds.[4]
In 2022, he signed with Liquid State, a label co-founded by Alan Walker and R3HAB, becoming the first Asian artist to collaborate with them. That same year, he released the track Legend of Wong Fei Hung: Rebirth, which gained significant attention and showcased his signature style.[3]
WUKONG's performances include notable appearances at major festivals and venues. In December 2022, he performed at ZoukOut 2022, one of Asia's largest electronic music festivals, sharing the stage with international artists like Tiësto and Zedd. He expressed his gratitude for the opportunity, describing it as a "golden ticket" moment in his career.[2]
In 2024, he was ranked #87 in DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs list, marking a significant milestone in his career. His collaborations that year included tracks like I Believe with Bassjackers, Let Me Go with Ben Nicky, and Heart For Rent with Nurko.[1]
Artistic persona
WUKONG’s creative identity is deeply rooted in Asian cultural motifs and personal transformation. His stage name references the Monkey King myth as a symbol of resilience and rebellion.[2] He states that his time in prison allowed him to conceptualise musical ideas—he claims to have created tracks in his head during solitary confinement, which later became actual releases.[2] His sound merges aggressive, high-energy techno/EDM with references to Asian mythology, instrumentation, and a visual aesthetic of mysticism and rave culture.[1]
Discography
2019
| Date Released | Album | Song | Duration | Record Label(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 January 2019 | The Almighty EP | The Monkey King | 3:04 | Rude Mood Records[5] |
| Maya (ft. KAKU) | 2:25 | |||
| Asura | 2:43 | |||
| NAGA FIRE - Pop On That $hit | 2:18 | |||
| 26 April 2019 | Rotation | Rotation | 2:47 | |
| 16 May 2019 | Punani | Punani (ft. Onderkoffer) | 3:09 | BredNButter[5] |
| 16 August 2019 | Immortal Peach Garden | Immortal Peach Garden | 3:13 | Liquid State[5] |
| 27 September 2019 | Bleed To The Dance | Bleed To The Dance | 2:46 | BrutishHeavyMusic[5] |
| 14 November 2019 | Immortal Peach Garden (Remixes) | Immortal Peach Garden (Moon Rush Remix) | 3:12 | Liquid State[5] |
| Immortal Peach Garden (DËKAY Remix) | 3:51 | |||
| Immortal Peach Garden (Gianni Marino & Sikh Remix) | 2:23 | |||
| Immortal Peach Garden (KILD Remix) | 3:29 | |||
| Immortal Peach Garden (Mavid Remix) | 3:38 | |||
| 24 December 2019 | Shivaya | Shivaya (ft. STARX) | 3:21 |
2020
| Date Released | Album | Song | Duration | Record Label(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 January 2020 | See the Light | See the Light (ft. Tumult) | 3:30 | Riotville Records[5] |
| 10 April 2020 | Siam Rising | Siam Rising (ft. Wiwek) | 3:07 | Liquid State[5] |
2022
| Date Released | Album | Song | Duration | Record Label(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 March 2022 | Phoenix Rave | Phoenix Rave (ft. Double Noize) | 3:30 | RioX Records[5] |
| 25 May 2022 | Legend Of Wong Fei Hung: Rebirth | Legend Of Wong Fei Hung: Rebirth | 4:01 | |
| 15 December 2022 | Hanoi Rising | Hanoi Rising (ft. Get Looze) | 2:30 |
2023
| Date Released | Album | Song | Duration | Record Label(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 January 2023 | Legend Of Wong Fei Hung: Rebirth, Pt. 2 | Legend Of Wong Fei Hung: Rebirth, Pt. 2 | 3:48 | - |
| 24 February 2023 | Phoenix Rave (The Remixes) | Phoenix Rave (Y3llO remix) | 2:43 | RioX Records[5] |
| Phoenix Rave (KAIZ remix) | 3:12 | |||
| Phoenix Rave (DBaola remix) | 3:19 | |||
| Phoenix Rave (Kild remix) | 3:33 | |||
| Phoenix Rave (Ramsey Westwood remix) | 3:21 | |||
| Phoenix Rave (The Infamous remix) | 3:10 | |||
| Phoenix Rave (Cyrus Gold and Scaro remix) | 4:43 | |||
| 8 March 2023 | Guan Yu’s Anthem | Guan Yu’s Anthem (ft. Moon Rush) | 2:44 | Barong Family[5] |
| 20 April 2023 | Yi Er San Si | Yi Er San Si | 3:28 | Liquid State[5] |
| 23 June 2023 | Wrong or Right (The Riddle) [Remix Ep] | Wrong of Right (The Riddle) [Wukong Remix] | 2:37 | Spinnin’ Records[5] |
| Wrong or Right (The Riddle) [Remix Ep] [Extended Mix] | Wrong of Right (The Riddle) [Wukong Remix] - Extended Mix | 3:02 | ||
| 18 August 2023 | Two Tigers | Two Tigers (ft. Dimatik) | 2:06 | Liquid State[5] |
| 20 October 2023 | Hold On Tight (Ooh La La) | Hold On Tight (Ooh La La) (ft. Cesqueax & MSPUIYI) | 2:55 | Liquid State / Purple Fly[5] |
2024
| Date Released | Album | Song | Duration | Record Label(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 January 2024 | Let Me Go | Let Me Go (ft. Ben Nicky & David Rust) | 2:43 | Liquid State[5] |
| 29 March 2024 | Six Years in the Game (WUKONG Remix) | Six Years in the Game (WUKONG Remix) (ft. VannDa & Awich) | 3:18 | Baramey Production[5] |
| 17 May 2024 | I Believe | I Believe (ft. Bassjackers, D Jayne) | 2:43 | Liquid State[5] |
| 14 June 2024 | Heart for Rent | Heart for Rent (ft. NURKO, Jordan Shaw) | 2:50 | |
| 29 August 2024 | Angel Aura | Angel Aura | 3:12 | |
| 4 October 2024 | Uproar in Heaven | Dagger Society Suite (Monkey King’s Entrance) | 1:04 | |
| Uproar in Heaven | 3:21 | |||
| 18 October 2024 | My Immortal | My Immortal (ft. MOGUAI, Crazy Donkey) | 2:19 | |
| 1 November 2024 | Khan Rising | Khan Rising (ft. Moji) | 2:48 | Revealed Music B.V.[5] |
| 15 November 2024 | Heart for Rent (The Remixes) | Heart for Rent (ETC!ETC! & Inner Demonz Remix) | 3:58 | Liquid State[5] |
| Heart for Rent (Hekler Remix) | 3:27 | |||
| Heart for Rent (Afinity Remix) | 3:15 | |||
| Heart for Rent (CHENDA Remix) | 3:34 | |||
| Heart for Rent (KICKCHEEZE Remix) | 3:09 | |||
| Heart for Rent (Willim Remix) | 2:59 | |||
| Heart for Rent (WUKONG & Gaztik Remix) | 2:55 | |||
| Heart for Rent (Cyrus Gold Remix) | 4:08 | |||
| 20 December 2024 | Shotgun (Police in Paris & Wukong Remix) | Shotgun (Police in Paris & Wukong Remix) (ft. Yellow Claw, Police In Paris & Rochelle) | 2:59 | Barong Family[5] |
| 27 December 2024 | My Immortal (Crazy Donkey VIP Mix) | My Immortal (Crazy Donkey VIP Mix) (ft. MOGUAI & Crazy Donkey) | 2:22 | Liquid State[5] |
2025
| Date Released | Album | Song | Duration | Record Label(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 February 2025 | Yi Er San Si Pt.2 | Yi Er San Si Pt.2 | 3:00 | Liquid State[5] |
| 7 March 2025 | Under Rain | Under Rain (ft. Police In Paris & Lizik Kissik) | 2:43 | Spinnin’ Records[5] |
| Under Rain (Extended Mix) | Under Rain - Extended Mix (ft. Police In Paris & Lizik Kissik) | 3:24 | ||
| 4 April 2025 | Drip Drip | Drip Drip (ft. R3HAB & $MUSIC) | 2:25 | Liquid State[5] |
| 13 June 2025 | Jumping Machine-WUKONG Remix | Jumping Machine（跳楼机）-WUKONG Remix (ft. LBI利比) | 2:52 | Sony Music Entertainment China Holdings Limited[5] |
| Jumping Machine（跳楼机）-WUKONG Remix- 伴奏 (ft. LBI利比) | 2:52 | |||
| 5 September 2025 | Rush Rush | Rush Rush (ft. Wasback) | 1:54 | Smash The House[5] |
| 31 October 2025 | Before We Say Goodbye | Before We Say Goodbye (ft. Madism & Vikkstar) | 2:25 | Armada Music B.V.[5] |
| Before We Say Goodbye - Extended Mix (ft. Madism & Vikkstar) | 3:52 |
References/Citations
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 “#87 WUKONG” DJ Mag. n.d. Accessed 22 October 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Genevieve Sarah Loh. “From serving time in prison to playing at ZoukOut: Singaporean DJ WUKONG on his new spin in life.” CNA Lifestyle, 16 December, 2022. Accessed 22 October 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 “Unveiling the Secrets behind DJ WUKONG’s Success.” I Am Ghost Producer Blog, 25 February, 2024. Accessed 22 October 2025.
- ↑ “‘Like it or not, it’s here to stay’: An interview with up-and-coming Singaporean producer WUKONG.” Bandwagon Asia, 14 January, 2019. Accessed 22 October 2025.
- ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 5.17 5.18 5.19 5.20 5.21 5.22 5.23 5.24 5.25 5.26 WUKONG. Spotify. Accessed 10 November 2025. Retrieved from https://open.spotify.com/artist/6AtgLd3rwVPep5RSPWRQ1T