After making his Monstercat debut last year, breakout colour-bass producer Papa Khan returned to the label today with his angsty new single, “Never Cared.” His forward-thinking sound design and distinctive production techniques have established him as one of the leading tastemakers in the next generation of Indonesian electronic artists. The pop-punk-inspired lyrics and aggressive synth stabs are a bitter goodbye to his previous experience with toxic relationships. “Never Cared” is yet another perfect showcase of Papa Khan’s boundless range and bright future.
Stream – https://listen.monstercatmusic.com/nevercared-5mve
Papa Khan shares, “For those who have been betrayed and hurt, this one is for you.”
After bursting onto the scene in 2018, Papa Khan has risen through the ranks, becoming a stand-out artist in the bass community. His unique melodic take on the dubstep and riddim genres has earned him support from industry greats such as Skrillex, Marshmello, and Illenium to name a few. This year, Papa Khan will make his North America debut as he joins Marauda on tour, appearing across 21 stops. With more music arriving on Monstercat soon and upcoming performances at Echostage in DC, The Observatory in OC, and Webster Hall in NY, Papa Khan is on track to have his biggest year yet.
Papa Khan Bio
Indonesian-based producer Papa Khan is one of the hottest names to hit the music scene in recent times. Papa Khan’s humble beginnings started in Palangkaraya, Indonesia where he was born and raised, influencing his music with a reflection of his turbulent upbringing, life experiences, and his native culture. Staying true to his roots Papa Khan’s music reaches the audience on an emotional and spiritual level with a melodic touch seldom seen in bass music, highlighting his diversity and ability to inspire the thoughts and feelings of the listener.
Making his live debut on the Malignant Music presents “Marauda and friends for Bassrush showcase” live stream, instantly capturing the hearts of viewers. Catching the ears of superstar Marshmello, who reached out to release an EP via his platform “Joytime Collective”. The hype for the lead single “Rain” went berserk after his Twitter clip went viral and when Marshmello posted a video of him playing the record in a live set announcing the release, even catching the attention of music legend Skrillex.
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