Skrillex and Ahadadream Release Collaborative Track 'Bass Dhol'

The long-awaited sequel to their 2024 hit 'TAKA' features Punjabi rapper Raf-Saperra.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Ahadadream, the Pakistan-born, London-based producer and co-founder of More Time Records, has released 'Bass Dhol,' a new collaborative track with Skrillex. The percussive cut features Punjabi rapper Raf-Saperra and showcases the artists' shared passion for global, drum-driven club music.

Why it matters

Ahadadream has spent years championing the Punjabi Dhol, a double-sided barrel drum central to the music of the Punjab region, and 'Bass Dhol' stands as a culmination of his mission to bring this distinctive sound to the global dance music scene. The track's release also marks the long-awaited sequel to Ahadadream and Skrillex's previous collaboration, 'TAKA,' which gained significant attention after a surprise appearance by Skrillex during Ahadadream's Boiler Room set.

The details

The origins of 'Bass Dhol' date back to early 2023, when Skrillex invited Ahadadream to work on music together in Miami. During their studio session, Ahadadream played Skrillex some of Raf-Saperra's Punjabi rap music, and the two artists decided the rapper would be the perfect fit for their new collaborative track. The result is a percussive, drum-driven cut that showcases the artists' shared passion for global club sounds.

  • The beginnings of 'Bass Dhol' were in early 2023, when Skrillex invited Ahadadream to work on music together in Miami.
  • Early versions of the track have been getting played since back then.
  • 'Bass Dhol' is officially released on February 14, 2026.

The players

Ahadadream

A Pakistan-born, London-based producer and co-founder of More Time Records who has spent years championing a global, drum-driven club language and the Punjabi Dhol.

Skrillex

A dubstep icon who collaborated with Ahadadream on the track 'TAKA' in 2024 and invited Ahadadream to work on music together in Miami in early 2023.

Raf-Saperra

A Punjabi rapper who was featured on the collaborative track 'Bass Dhol' by Ahadadream and Skrillex.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Ahadadream (EDM.com)

The takeaway

The release of 'Bass Dhol' showcases the continued collaboration between Ahadadream and Skrillex, two artists who are pushing the boundaries of global club music and bringing the distinctive sound of the Punjabi Dhol to the international dance music scene.