Pakistani-German artist Double Major keeps the groove alive with his latest Nu-Disco single “KBN”, a shimmering follow-up to recent hit “RKR” that pays homage to Pakistan’s vibrant disco heritage while pushing the sound firmly into the future. Built on a foundation of funky basslines and silky vocal hooks, the track builds like the best disco classics – starting with a simmer before exploding into an utterly irresistible chorus designed for dancefloor liberation.
More than just a retro throwback, “KBN” carries the political DNA of Pakistan’s original disco era, when the genre served as “more than just a music movement” but as a vehicle for social progress. Double Major channels this history through modern production – crisp enough for today’s pop landscape yet dripping with the fat synth bass and undeniable grooves that made 70s Pakistani disco revolutionary. His lyrics, often exploring love and relationships, here become acts of cultural reclamation.
“The disco era in Pakistan in the 60s, 70s, and 80s was more than just a music movement,” Double Major explains. “Disco music allowed Pakistan to connect with ideas of Liberty and Freedom, and gave power to the voices for the empowerment of women and the proliferation of education in my country.”
Diving into the upcoming project, “My inspiration for this EP is this spirit of dance that brought people together in a time where artistic expression in my country and South Asia was valued the most. My music wants to reconnect us to this colourful past, and bring everyone together on the dance floor with undeniable grooves, fat synth bass, and silky vocal lines. I want my people to move together again, and reignite the groove that still lives within us.”
The Berlin-based artist’s unique position – born in Karachi, now creating abroad – allows him to resurrect this golden era while giving it contemporary relevance. When he sings about reconnecting people through dance, you can hear both nostalgia and urgency in his delivery.
Funky, fearless, and politically charged, this ‘KBN’ turns the dancefloor into a space for both liberation and cultural pride
