Known for high-energy tracks like “Gettin’ hott,” “Say,” “Make U Sweat!,” and the popular collaboration “Rock Ur World” with Fussy, plus the standout single “Paranoid,” knock2 has been making waves in the electronic music scene. His debut self-released EP, titled 2HEARTs, marked an important milestone in his career and helped solidify his presence as a rising DJ. Over time, knock2 has built a strong online following, amassing over 150,000 followers on his Instagram account, @knock2music—proof of his growing influence. Before all the fame, though, it all started back in sixth grade when knock2 first began experimenting with DJing. That early passion eventually evolved into a full-blown career. Born Richard Nakhonethap, knock2 proudly embraces his Laotian heritage, which subtly influences his artistic identity. As knock2 continues to produce and perform, his name keeps gaining recognition across the global dance music community.
Back when they were just teenagers, he first crossed paths with DJ ISOxo. That was during the early days, when he was already making moves by performing at weddings and local clubs. It’s kind of wild to think about how far things have come since then. Around that same time, he was also linked up with Rl Grime’s Sable Valley imprint, which definitely helped shape his sound. Looking back, meeting DJ ISOxo at such a young age really set the tone for what was to come in his career.