Ahadadream, Skrillex & Raf-Sappera Unite on Explosive New Single ‘Bass Dhol’

Ahadadream has officially released ‘Bass Dhol,’ a powerful new collaboration with nine-time GRAMMY winner Skrillex and Punjabi vocalist and cultural force Raf-Sappera, marking another defining moment in the producer’s rapidly ascending career.

The roots of Bass Dhol stretch back to early 2023, when Ahadadream linked up with Skrillex in Miami for studio sessions that would ultimately spark the track’s creation. Reflecting on its origins, Ahad explains:

The beginnings of bass dhol were back in early 2023, when Sonny invited me to work on music together in Miami. That’s when I played him some Raf Saperra too — he loved the vibe and we thought he’d be perfect for this track. Early versions of the track have been getting played since back then, so I’m super happy to finally see this officially going out into the world in its final form.

Blending chest-rattling low-end with traditional Punjabi vocal textures, ‘Bass Dhol’ stands as a bold statement of cultural fusion — one that doesn’t soften its roots for the dancefloor, but instead amplifies them at full volume.

The release follows the breakout success of ‘TAKA,’ Ahadadream’s previous collaboration with Skrillex and Priya Ragu, which first went viral during Ahad’s debut Boiler Room appearance. Skrillex’s surprise on-screen appearance to debut the track live ignited immediate momentum, with early support rolling in from Peggy Gou, Fred again.., Four Tet, Dixon, and Chris Lake.

BBC Radio 1 further solidified ‘TAKA’ impact by naming it Hottest Record, Essential New Tune, and Track ID — a rare triple honor not achieved since Calvin Harris’ How Deep Is Your Love in 2015. Since its release, the track has gone on to rack up millions of streams worldwide, firmly positioning Ahadadream at the forefront of a new wave of globally influenced club music.

With ‘Bass Dhol’, Ahadadream continues to push club music forward by pulling culture inward — delivering a record that is as uncompromising as it is explosive, and further cementing his role as one of today’s most forward-thinking producers.