Dilemma

Piper Hewitt-Dudding, who performs as Dilemma, is a Brighton-based DJ and producer working in drum and bass, jungle and predominantly liquid drum and bass. She made her recorded debut in late 2016 and has released music on Skankandbass, Soulvent and Hospital Records.

Dilemma entered the scene with releases and gigging from late 2016 onward. Public biographical records note her early output and steady release schedule rather than a long paper trail of pre-2016 activity; she established herself through label releases and local performances in Brighton. She has also worked as a music production teacher and partnered with the youth music charity AudioActive on education and outreach projects.

Her musical identity is anchored in liquid drum and bass. Across releases such as "Transfix", "Limbo", "Gone Too Soon" and the EP Exit Stage Left, Dilemma favours melodic and atmospheric elements alongside clear drum programming. Her productions typically place an emphasis on cleanly mixed break patterns and melodic motifs, pairing warm low-end lines with ambient pads or vocal-forward hooks—traits that align with the liquid aesthetic present on her Hospital, Soulvent and Skankandbass cuts. As a DJ she programs sets that move through melodic rollers and deeper liquid cuts, balancing energy and texture rather than prioritising only peak-time percussion.

Notable releases and collaborations: the track "Mercy" (a credited collaboration with Ownglow) is among her recognized singles, and the EP Exit Stage Left sits alongside standalone tracks "Transfix", "Limbo" and "Gone Too Soon" in her catalogue. Those releases have appeared on the labels listed above and have been supported on BBC Radio 1, signaling radio exposure beyond club play. Her recorded work and label ties form the core of her public discography.

Beyond studio work, Dilemma contributes through education and community engagement. She has worked as a music production teacher and collaborated directly with AudioActive, the youth music charity; those roles involve technical tuition and mentoring rather than purely performance work. Despite reporting a theft of equipment in 2017, she continued to release music and perform, maintaining an active presence after that incident.

Facts to note for reference: stage name Dilemma; given name Piper Hewitt-Dudding; based in Brighton, United Kingdom; roles — DJ and producer; genres — drum and bass, jungle, liquid drum and bass; debut — late 2016; labels — Skankandbass, Soulvent, Hospital Records; key tracks/releases — "Mercy" (with Ownglow), "Transfix", "Limbo", "Gone Too Soon", and the EP Exit Stage Left; BBC Radio 1 support; music production teacher and collaborator with AudioActive; reported equipment theft in 2017 but continued releasing and performing.