Asad Khan, better known as Khanvict, is a Pakistani-Canadian musician, producer, and DJ, based in Surrey, British Columbia. He was nominated for Electronic & Dance Artist of the Year at the 2023 Western Canadian Music Awards and the music video for his song "Closer", directed by Anjali Nayar, was awarded the Audience Award at the 2022 Prism Prize.[1][2]
Career
editKhan was raised in Islamabad, Pakistan until he was 13, when he then moved to Canada.[3] He received an electrical engineering degree from the University of British Columbia and later worked at a developer as a project manager, began his music career as an Indian wedding DJ.[4][5] He then began expanding into producing and releasing music, eventually signing to the Vancouver-based label Snakes and Ladders.[4][3]
Discography
editEPs
editReferences
edit- ^ "Khanvict and Anjali Nayar on winning the 2022 Prism Prize Audience Award". CBC Radio - Q with Tom Power. July 8, 2022.
- ^ "Western Canadian Music Awards Unveils 2023 Nominees". Exclaim!.
- ^ a b Derdeyn, Stuart (June 25, 2020). "Khanvict mixes club beats with a touch of tradition". The Province.
- ^ a b "Surrey's Khanvict wants to steal the show at Fusion Festival". Peace Arch News. 2018-07-19. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ^ Britten, Liam (Jun 18, 2016). "B.C. Indian wedding DJ gets worldwide acclaim — and work". CBC News.
- ^ "Khanvict blends tradition and club bangers on Kahani". Vancouver Sun.
- ^ "5 things to know about Escape EP by Khanvict". Vancouver Sun.