Papa Khan, real name Akhmad Iqbal Ansyari, is a Indonesian dubstep producer and Dj. He started producing as a tropical house producer before moving to dubstep.

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” livestream, instantly capturing the hearts of viewers. Catching the ears of superstar Marshmello, who reached out to release an EP via his platform “Joytime Collective”. This made Papa Khan the first artist to release their own originals on Joytime Collective. The hype for 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.

On the 6th of september 2024, Khan announced via Twitter that he would take a indefinite hiatus after producing for 10 years. Read more on Last.fm. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.