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This article is about the musical project. For the 1970's San Francisco warehouse project, see [Project One (San Francisco)](/source/Project_One_(San_Francisco)). For the San Francisco art gallery, see [Project One (gallery)](/source/Project_One_(gallery)).

**Project One** is a DJ and production [supergroup](/source/Supergroup_(music)) consisting of two [Hardstyle](/source/Hardstyle) artists, Willem Rebergen ([Headhunterz](/source/Headhunterz)) and Joram Metekohy ([Wildstylez](/source/Wildstylez)). The act has released an album, an EP, and several singles.

The act is characterised by short bursts of activity, releasing music and performing together for a limited amount of time before returning to their respective solo careers. They were active from 2008-2010, 2016-2018, and returned to activity in late 2025.

Prior to producing their debut album, Headhunterz and Wildstylez created two tracks together, titled "Blame it on the Muzic" and "Project 1"[1]. These tracks were not attributed to the supergroup, only as "[Headhunterz](/source/Headhunterz) vs [Wildstylez](/source/Wildstylez)". It was only after the dual release that the latter track would stick as their duo name, albeit stylised as "Project One".

Their 2008 album *Headhunterz and Wildstylez Present: Project One* was made over the course of three months in the [Dutch](/source/Netherlands) record studio called "Dreamland Studio's" from [DJ The Prophet](/source/DJ_The_Prophet), finishing approximately one track each week.[2] Album samplers were released afterwards, featuring the full versions of each album track, and a remix release, were released under [Scantraxx Reloaded](/source/Scantraxx_Reloaded). In an episode of WIldstyez' podcast, Timeless, the pair reminisced on the creation of the album, where they spent a significant amount of time working and essentially living together. They even attempted to produce a track on the album under the influence of drugs, which did not pan out as expected[3]. The album has become a cult classic, prompting Scantraxx to issue new vinyl represses in 2026. Copies of the original CD retail well beyond their release price, with some buyers asking for €300>.

To promote the release of their album, the pair performed at hardstyle events, debuting together at the Blue stage of [Defqon.1](/source/Defqon.1_Festival), and headlining the 2008 edition of [Qlimax](/source/Qlimax). Some sources claim the album debut was supposed to be at InQontrol earlier in the year, but Headhunterz had to cancel the appearance due to appendicitis[4]. The pair perform in a distinctive look, with black capes draped over white painted faces and eyes covered with blindfolds. From 2010, the pair stopped performing together, with the intention of focussing on their solo music careers[5].

With the exception of a single surprise performance at X-Qlusive [Wildstylez](/source/Wildstylez) in 2013, the pair made no announcements to play again. Since their last performance, [Headhunterz](/source/Headhunterz) had moved away from producing hardstyle music all together, and seldom appeared on hardstyle stages in the mid-2010s, preferring to focus his efforts on more mainstream markets[6]. While rumours had been circulating of the duo's return throughout 2016, the December lineup of Knockout Circuz (the precursor to [Knockout Outdoor](/source/Knockout_Outdoor)) confirmed that Project One would recommence performing live[7]. A few days later, it was announced that Project One would be returning to Qlimax 2016: Rise of the Celestials. Their comeback to Qlimax was hailed as an historical occasion for the hardstyle scene, one of the most notable duos returning to the stage, playing their classic tracks as well as some new edits and remixes[8].

After playing a number of shows throughout 2017 as Project One, [Headhunterz](/source/Headhunterz) announced his return to producing and performing hardstyle music as a solo act[9]. A few months after he had announced his return, Project One announced their first EP and their first release in 9 years, titled *EP I. EP I* contained three new tracks and a remix of the pair's self titled debut track. The title implied that more new music would potentially follow[10]. *EP I* was released on [Q-Dance](/source/Q-Dance) Records. Early following year, Headhunterz and WIldstylez announced the founding of their joint-venture record label, Art of Creation[11]. The label was named after the ninth song from their debut album, released almost a decade prior.

In 2018, the duo were announced in the [Defqon.1](/source/Defqon.1_Festival) lineup, and with 6 weeks leading up to the festival, it was announced Project One were the anthem creators for the 2018 edition. The track "Maximum Force" was premiered at Midnight Mafia in Sydney, while Project One had returned to Australian shores[12]. The anthem and their subsequent Sunday mainstage set received mixed reviews from the hardstyle community[13], with some claiming [Q-Dance](/source/Q-dance) to be milking the [cash-cow](/source/Cash_cow) of [Headhunterz](/source/Headhunterz) official return to Defqon.1. Project One closed 2018 with a trio of new remixes released on Q-Dance Records, released by three separate artists (Phuture Noize, KELTEK & Sefa) whom ended up being the eventual 2019 Defqon.1 Anthem creators. Prior to 2019, the previous trio to collaborate on a Defqon.1 Anthem was 2012's "World of Madness", featuring both members of Project One and [Noisecontrollers](/source/Noisecontrollers)[14]. After these remixes, the duo released two more singles, "Resurrection" and "Journey Of The Mind" on their co-founded label, Art of Creation.

Following a period of activity of a little over two years, much like their first period of activity, the duo stopped playing together while continuing to release solo music. In 2020, Wildstylez released a Headhunterz' remix of his song, "Children of Drums" - otherwise, the duo released no new music. In the years which followed, the duo teased the existence of a new Project One album, and a leaked version with some unfinished music was accidentally published to [YouTube](/source/YouTube). This occurred after their label had tried to get their music uploaded in order to mount copyright claims against rogue accounts who tried to upload unreleased Project One music via the [ContentID](/source/Content_ID) system[15]. They also teased a new collaboration with another prominent hardstyle duo, [D-Block & S-Te-Fan](/source/D-Block_%26_S-Te-Fan), specifically their "Ghost Stories" act, although this never materialised[16]. D-Block & S-Te-Fan have since officially retired the "Ghost Stories" act.

During an extended period of inactivity for Project One, 2023 saw [Headhunterz](/source/Headhunterz) and [Wildstylez](/source/Wildstylez) playing a number of back-to-back sets, including at Vroeger Was Alles Beter (VWAB)[17], Midnight Mafia[18] and Parookaville[19]. These sets included brand new Project One songs which had never been released previously, such as "Rise and Fall", "Move with the One", "Move Your Body" and "The Story Unfolds". Following these performances, later in 2023, [Headhunterz](/source/Headhunterz)' made the decision to take a break from performing in all capacities[20], ending speculation of a Project One return.

In October of 2025, VWAB announced a return show for Project One, on Saturday, the 3rd of January, 2026[21]. The show sold out, selling 15,000 tickets in 15 minutes. A second show was subsequently announced for the Sunday[22]. Less than a month later, the duo dropped their first official release in seven years, titled "The Upside Down"[23]. This release also coincided with the airing of the final episode of [Netflix](/source/Netflix)'s television program [Stranger Things](/source/Stranger_Things), to which the song was a tribute towards. The lead-up to the VWAB event also saw the release of a mini-documentary about the duo[24], and the re-release of their famous 2008 self-titled album onto 12" vinyl, titled "The Origin Series"[25].

In 2026, Project One have performances planned in Spain, Mexico, Finland, Sweden and Canada.

## Discography

### Album: *Headhunterz and Wildstylez Present: Project One* (Scantraxx Reloaded) (2008)

Track Title 01 Prelude 02 Life Beyond Earth 03 The World Is Yours 04 Fantasy or Reality 05 Best of Both Worlds 06 Numbers 07 Halfway There 08 The Story Unfolds 09 The Art of Creation 10 It's a Sine 11 Rate Reducer 12 Raiders of the Sun 13 The Zero Hour

### EP: *EP I* (Q-Dance Records) (2017)

Track Title 01 Luminosity 02 One Without A Second 03 It's An Edit 04 Project One (Sound Rush Remix)

### Singles

Year Title Label 2018 Maximum Force (Defqon.1 Anthem 2018) Q-dance The Zero Hour (Phuture Noize Remix) Q-dance Life Beyond Earth (KELTEK Remix) Q-dance The Art of Creation (SEFA Remix) Q-dance Resurrection Art Of Creation Journey Of The Mind Art Of Creation 2025 The Upside Down Art of Creation

## References

1. ["Headhunterz Vs Wildstylez - Blame It On The Music / Project 1"](https://www.discogs.com/master/337455-Headhunterz-Vs-Wildstylez-Blame-It-On-The-Music-Project-1), 2008, retrieved 2026-05-27

1. ["Project One - Scantraxx.com"](https://www.scantraxx.com/news/project-one/). *Scantraxx.com*. Retrieved 2017-11-11.

1. wildstyleznl (2025-05-13). [*Will Headhunterz release music this year? | Timeless Podcast (E1)*](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oeJSaP6dXM). Retrieved 2026-05-27. – via YouTube.

1. HardstyleMag (2017-03-13). ["Throwback: Random Bits about Hardstyle"](https://hardstylemag.com/hardstyle-throwback-2017/). *Hardstyle Mag*. Retrieved 2026-05-27.

1. ["Project One"](https://www.q-dance.com/artists/31841979). *Project One*. Retrieved 2026-05-27.

1. Bowman, Nick (2014-09-26). ["Headhunterz Sheds Light On Retirement From Hardstyle, Launches New Sub-Label"](https://www.dancemusicnw.com/headhunterz-explanation-on-retiring-from-hardstyle/). *Dance Music NW*. Retrieved 2026-05-27.

1. Vink, Wouter de (2016-10-05). ["Project One has just been confirmed for Australia this year"](https://hardnews.nl/en/project-one-has-just-been-confirmed-for-australia-this-year/). *Hard News*. Retrieved 2026-05-27.

1. Vink, Wouter de (2016-11-21). ["The comeback of Project One hungers for more"](https://hardnews.nl/en/the-comeback-project-one-hungers-for-more/). *Hard News*. Retrieved 2026-05-27.

1. Gelevski, Alex (2017-06-27). ["Headhunterz officially announced his return to Hardstyle in a heartfelt letter to his fans !!!"](https://www.ravejungle.com/2017/06/27/headhunterz-return-hardstyle/). *Rave Jungle*. Retrieved 2026-05-27.

1. Vink, Wouter de (2017-11-08). ["Project One EP has finally been announced"](https://hardnews.nl/en/project-one-ep-has-finally-been-announced/). *Hard News*. Retrieved 2026-05-27.

1. ["Headhunterz & Wildstylez lancent leur plateforme 'Art of Creation' | DJMAG France - Suisse - Belgique"](https://www.djmag.fr/articles/3643-headhunterz-wildstylez-lancent-leur-plateforme-art-of-creation) (in French). *www.djmag.fr*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210115210939/https://www.djmag.fr/articles/3643-headhunterz-wildstylez-lancent-leur-plateforme-art-of-creation) 2021-01-15 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2026-05-27.

1. Vink, Wouter de (2018-05-14). ["Project One makes Defqon.1: Maximum Force anthem"](https://hardnews.nl/en/project-one-makes-defqon-1-maximum-force-anthem/). *Hard News*. Retrieved 2026-05-27.

1. ["Defqon.1 Is Mecca For The Harder Styles | EDM Identity"](https://edmidentity.com/2018/07/23/deqon-1-2018-event-review/). 2018-07-23. Retrieved 2026-05-27.

1. Vink, Wouter de (2019-02-28). ["Defqon.1 drops anthem 'One Tribe' in 'The Release'"](https://hardnews.nl/en/defqon-1-drops-anthem-one-tribe-in-the-release/). *Hard News*. Retrieved 2026-05-27.

1. ["Facebook post re: leaked album"](https://www.facebook.com/Project1Official/photos/2695587070678695). 16 July 2020.

1. Vink, Wouter de (2021-02-02). [""We've been talking about a Project One & Ghost Stories collab...""](https://hardnews.nl/en/weve-been-talking-about-a-project-one-ghost-stories-collab/). *Hard News*. Retrieved 2026-05-27.

1. Vink, Wouter de (2022-11-28). ["Vroeger Was Alles Beter unveils extra edition: with Headhunterz in the lead"](https://hardnews.nl/en/vroeger-was-alles-beter-unveils-extra-edition-with-headhunterz-in-the-lead/). *Hard News*. Retrieved 2026-05-27.

1. ["Headhunterz Vs Wildstylez - Live At Midnight Mafia 2023 - Download Or Listen"](https://www.edmliveset.com/livesets/headhunterz-vs-wildstylez-live-at-midnight-mafia-2023/). *www.edmliveset.com*. 2023-05-14. Retrieved 2026-05-27.

1. ["PAROOKAVILLE 2023 | Headhunterz x Wildstylez : Hardstyle - Hardtraxx"](https://hardtraxx.com/hardstyle/parookaville-2023-headhunterz-x-wildstylez-t79182.html). *hardtraxx.com*. Retrieved 2026-05-27.

1. Cihak, Lennon (2023-08-23). ["Headhunterz Is Retiring From Performing to Focus On Making Music"](https://edm.com/news/headhunterz-retirement-performing/). *EDM*. Retrieved 2026-05-27.

1. Vink, Wouter de (2025-10-27). ["Project One confirms return with one-time-only classics show"](https://hardnews.nl/en/project-one-confirms-return-with-one-time-only-classics-show/). *Hard News*. Retrieved 2026-05-27.

1. Vink, Wouter de (2025-10-31). ["Project One writes history: second show announced"](https://hardnews.nl/en/project-one-writes-history-second-show-announced/). *Hard News*. Retrieved 2026-05-27.

1. ["The Upside Down - Project One, Headhunterz, Wildstylez"](https://hardstyle.com/en/tracks/b130b050-bec0-4d7d-9a2f-28379fa97fd8/the-upside-down). *Hardstyle.com*. Retrieved 2026-05-27.

1. Vink, Wouter de (2025-10-27). [""Project One has changed people's lives""](https://hardnews.nl/en/project-one-has-changed-peoples-lives/). *Hard News*. Retrieved 2026-05-27.

1. Versteegen, Luca (2025-12-09). ["Project One - The Origin Series: the holy grail returns on vinyl"](https://hardnews.nl/en/project-one-the-origin-series-the-holy-grail-returns-on-vinyl/). *Hard News*. Retrieved 2026-05-27.

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