"The people of Dhaka seem to love house and garage music"
British rapper Surya Sen recently made his live debut in Dhaka, performing two shows that showcased his diverse musical range.
The artist headlined two events, bringing a fresh blend of UK garage, hip-hop, and house music to the capital.
His first appearance was hosted by Bhai Bhai Productions, a local platform known for bold electronic programming.
A day later, Surya performed again, this time at the popular Breakfast Club Dhaka.
Both performances highlighted distinct sides of Surya’s musical identity.
At the Bhai Bhai evening show, he delivered heavy basslines and dynamic raps, even stepping behind the decks for a bit of DJing.
His breakout track ‘Buccho Ni Ba Bhai’ energised the crowd, many of whom could be heard singing along.
In contrast, the Breakfast Club set took a more laid-back tone, with jazz grooves and soulful rhythms giving fans a different flavour of his sound.
Sharing the stage was Readhwano, a respected DJ who crafted a sunrise session filled with deep house grooves and infectious energy.
Reflecting on his first performances in Bangladesh, Surya said:
“Unbelievable! The people of Dhaka seem to love house and garage music, and those genres are my favourite to perform.
“Along with that, I wanted to introduce some of my drum and bass songs, which I think went down well.
“The crowd’s response was electric, with many singing along to ‘Buccho Ni Ba Bhai’.
“Though I was initially a bit nervous, the crowd’s energy quickly put me at ease.
“Playing a DJ set at 11 am for Breakfast Club, along with rapping, was both a unique experience and an interesting experiment.
“I got to play further soulful music. It’s been awesome to see most of the audience dance.
“I absolutely love how much the music scene has developed in Dhaka.”
“I am grateful to Bhai Bhai and Breakfast Club for the hospitality.”
Surya’s career has seen rapid growth in the UK. His debut mixtape earned critical acclaim and a nomination at the AIM Awards 2022.
He cites East Coast hip-hop and UK grime as early inspirations, along with dance icons like Disclosure and Fatboy Slim.
He said: “If it isn’t bumping, then it isn’t Surya Sen… Bumping beats with UK rap vocals are bound to make you dance!”
Currently, Surya Sen is working on his next album, expected to be released this summer.
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