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Knock2

Richard Nakhonethap, known by the stage name Knock2, is an American DJ and music producer from San Diego, California.[1] His music typically combines elements of bass house, trap, and many other musical genres[2]. Nakhonethap is also a member of ISOKNOCK, an electronic music duo composed of himself and ISOxo. He has collaborated with popular EDM artists including Dillon Francis, NGHTMRE, and RL Grime[3]. Nakhonethap's increase in popularity has been attributed to energetic DJ sets at standalone shows and festivals in combination with viral social media marketing.[4][5][6]

Knock2
Also known asRichard Nakhonethap
OriginSan Diego, United States
Genres
Occupations
  • DJ
  • producer
Instrument
Years active2018–present
Labels
Member of
  • ISOKNOCK
Websitewww.knock2music.com

Early life

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Introduced to DJing in middle school, Nakhonethap took an interest in music production due to his involvement in his middle school's breakdancing club.[7] Nakhonethap reportedly began DJing at 11 years old and taught himself music production by watching production tutorial videos on YouTube.[8] Nakhonethap would go on to attend Rancho Bernardo High School in San Diego where he would continue DJing attracting the interests of artists such as Diplo and Flo Rida.[citation needed] At age 14, Nakhonethap would meet Julian Isorena, better known by his stage name of ISOxo, at the San Diego County Fair where the two were scheduled to DJ.[9] Nakhonethap and Isorena would go on to collaborate heavily on future projects and shows.[10] Nakhonethap has cited NGHTMRE as one of his biggest inspirations.[11]

Career

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In 2020, Nakhonethap released the single "What's The Move" in collaboration with Henry Fong and General Degree.[12] On February 5, 2021, Nakhonethap released the single, "dashstar*"[13] which found immediate success and, as of 2024, is his most streamed song. In the same year, Nakhonethap featured in Dancing Astronaut's Artists to Watch in 2021.[14] "dashstar*" was the third most played song at Electronic Daisy Carnival Las Vegas in 2022.[15] On August 6, 2021, Nakhonethap released his debut extended play, "2HEARTs"[16] which featured five tracks.[17] A deluxe version of the extended play was released on September 9, 2022, featuring two additional tracks.[18]

On October 30, 2022, Nakhonethap alongside fellow artist ISOxo under the portmanteau, ISOKNOCK, released "niteharts". The extended play featured a compilation of ten remixes of previous songs.[19]

On January 27, 2023, Nakhonethap released his sophomore extended play, "ROOM202".[20][21] The extended play featured six tracks and a debut headlining tour accompanying the release titled the "ROOM202 Tour" which included 13 stops.[22] Additional stops were added to the tour including a four-day grand finale at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.[23] On August 18, 2023, Nakhonethap released a deluxe version of the extended play titled "ROOM202 dlux" which added two additional tracks.[24]

On August 1, 2024, in collaboration with ISOxo, Nakhonethap's debut album under ISOKNOCK, "4EVR" was released under the collective name ISOKNOCK.[25][26][27] The album featured eight tracks and was released by the 88rising label.[28] In the same year, ISOKNOCK performed at Coachella.[29]

Discography

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Albums

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  • 4EVR (2024)

Extended Plays

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  • ROOM202 dlux (2023)
  • ROOM202 (2023)
  • niteharts (2022)
  • 2HEARTs dlux (2022)
  • 2HEARTs (2021)

Singles

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List of singles as lead artist featuring year
Title Year
feel U luv Me[30][31] 2024
Energy

(with ISOKNOCK, ISOxo, Bantu)

2024
4EVR

(with ISOKNOCK, ISOxo, cade clair)

2024
SMACKTALK

(with ISOxo, RL Grime, ISOKNOCK)

2024
buttons![32]

(with Dillon Francis)

2023
One Chance[33][34]

(with NGHTMRE, Marlhy)

2023
Make U SWEAT![35][36] 2023
dashstar* (VIP) 2022
gettin' hot 2022
JADE 2022
PARANOiD 2022
SPEAK up! 2021
dashstar*[37] 2021
What's The Move

(with Henry Fong, General Decree)

2020
DVNCEFLOOR

(with Cheyenne Giles)

2019
Radial

(with ISOxo)

2019
Japan

(with Cheyenne Giles)

2018

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Caoile, Rhea (Aug 20, 2024). "EDM artists ISOxo and Knock2 to headline San Diego show".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "Knock2 Brings The Heat On Bass House Anthem "Make U SWEAT!"". This Song Is Sick. 2023-01-15. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  3. ^ "Knock2 Brings the Room202 Tour to the Bay Area | EDM Identity". edmidentity.com. 2023-10-17. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  4. ^ Sunkel, Cameron (2024-09-17). "ISOKNOCK Announce Explosive Final Show of 2024". EDM.com - The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  5. ^ Vuoncino, Chris (2024-03-24). "RL Grime and KNOCK2 close out the Ultra Miami Worldwide Stage [Live]". We Rave You. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  6. ^ Bejec, Kimberly; Vo, Kimberly Bejec, Brendan (2023-10-03). "Block Party 2023 featured impressive performances that satisfied the crowd and kept the energy high". Highlander. Retrieved 2024-09-23.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ "88rising's Knock2 Wants to Push Dance Music Culture Forward". Hypebeast. 2023-09-22. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  8. ^ "KNOCK2 - Interview - ETHEREAL.PRESS". ethereal.press. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  9. ^ "ISOxo & Knock2 Announce Debut Hometown Performance: 'San Diego 4EVR' - Pollstar News". 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  10. ^ Staff, The Alt Editing (2023-11-17). "ISOxo + Knock2 Interview". The Alternative. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  11. ^ "KNOCK2 Interview – C89.5". www.c895.org. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  12. ^ Klaus (2020-07-17). "Henry Fong & Knock2 Turn the Heat Up with New Collab "What's the Move"". EDMNOMAD. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  13. ^ Bhanawat, Akshay (2021-02-07). "Knock2 Hits Full Stride on Pumping Bass House Single "dashstar*"". T.H.E - Music Essentials. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  14. ^ Staff, Dancing Astronaut (2020-12-25). "Dancing Astronaut's Artists to Watch in 2021: TSHA". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  15. ^ Murray, Katie Bain,Gordon (2022-06-03). "Shouse, Acraze, Eurythmics & More: The 15 Most Played Tracks at EDC Las Vegas 2022". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-09-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  16. ^ Salafia, Zach (2021-08-10). "Knock2 stuns with debut EP '2HEARTs'". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  17. ^ "LISTEN: Knock2 Continues to Take Bass Music Scene By Storm in Debut EP, "2HEARTs"". Run The Trap: The Best EDM, Hip Hop & Trap Music. 2021-08-06. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  18. ^ "2HEARTs dlux by Knock2". Genius. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  19. ^ "Knock2 & ISOxo Announce 10-Track "niteharts" Collaborative EP Dropping Tomorrow via Sable Valley". Run The Trap: The Best EDM, Hip Hop & Trap Music. 2022-10-29. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  20. ^ Salafia, Zach (2023-01-27). "Knock2 delivers once again on triumphant sophomore EP, 'ROOM202'". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  21. ^ Bhanawat, Akshay (2023-01-28). "Knock2 Opens The Door To His Boundary-Pushing Sophomore EP 'ROOM202'". T.H.E - Music Essentials. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  22. ^ Lemonade, Brownies and. "Knock2 - ROOM202 Tour". Tumblr. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  23. ^ "ISOxo & Knock2 Announce Massive Headlining LA Show, Premiering "KIDSGONEMAD!" & the "ROOM202" Finale". Run The Trap: The Best EDM, Hip Hop & Trap Music. 2023-09-05. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  24. ^ yalewrosin (2023-08-26). "Knock2 Releases "ROOM202 dlux" via NIGHTMODE". glassefactory.com. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  25. ^ Heffler, Jason (2024-08-01). "Knock2 and ISOxo Stun With Surprise Album, "4EVR": Listen". EDM.com - The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  26. ^ "ISOxo and Knock2 Revive A Classic Sound On Debut Joint Album '4EVR'". This Song Is Sick. 2024-08-03. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  27. ^ Tryon, Oliver (2024-08-02). "ISOKNOCK Surprise Drop Thumping Debut LP '4EVR' | CULTR". Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  28. ^ Bhanawat, Akshay (2024-08-03). "Anti-EDM Stars ISOKNOCK Drop Surprise Album '4EVR' - The Debut LP From The Counterculture Electronic Duo Of ISOxo And Knock2". T.H.E - Music Essentials. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  29. ^ Branch, Creighton (2024-04-20). "ISOxo and Knock2 deliver set as ISOKNOCK at Coachella 2024". We Rave You. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  30. ^ Bhanawat, Akshay (2024-09-27). "Trailblazing Artist Knock2 Unveils "feel U luv Me" As The First Single To Drop From His Forthcoming, Debut Album NOLIMIT". T.H.E - Music Essentials. Retrieved 2024-09-29.
  31. ^ Nguyen, Andrea (2024-09-27). "Listen to "feel U luv Me," the First Single From Knock2's Long-Awaited Debut Album". EDM.com - The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists. Retrieved 2024-09-29.
  32. ^ Sunkel, Cameron (2023-09-22). "Knock2 and Dillon Francis Unleash Rule-Breaking Collaboration, "buttons!"". EDM.com - The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  33. ^ Goldenberg, Ross (2023-07-10). "Knock2, NGHTMRE bring bass-house and trap together on 'One Chance' with Marlhy". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  34. ^ "Knock2 & NGHTMRE Announce Anticipated Collaboration "One Chance" is Coming Soon". Run The Trap: The Best EDM, Hip Hop & Trap Music. 2023-07-02. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  35. ^ Cihak, Lennon (2023-01-13). "Knock2 Drops Hotly Anticipated Festival Anthem, "Make U SWEAT!"". EDM.com - The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  36. ^ "Knock2 Releases Explosive Bass House Heater "Make U SWEAT!" | UFO Network". 2023-01-16. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
  37. ^ Goldenberg, Ross (2021-02-05). "Knock2 closes the wait for his kinetic bass house masterpiece, 'dashstar*' - Dancing Astronaut Knock2 closes the wait for his kinetic bass house masterpiece, 'dashstar*'". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
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