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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] 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.

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

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.[2] Nakhonethap reportedly began DJing at 11 years old and taught himself music production by watching production tutorial videos on YouTube.[3] 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.[4] Nakhonethap and Isorena would go on to collaborate heavily on future projects and shows.[5] Nakhonethap has cited NGHTMRE as one of his biggest inspirations.[6]

Career

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In 2020, Nakhonethap released the single "What's The Move" in collaboration with Henry Fong and General Degree Degree.[7] On February 5, 2021, Nakhonethap released the single, "dashstar*"[8] 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.[9] "dashstar*" was the third most played song at Electronic Daisy Carnival Las Vegas in 2022.[10] On August 6, 2021, Nakhonethap released his debut extended play, "2HEARTs"[11] which featured five tracks.[12] A deluxe version of the extended play was released on September 9, 2022, featuring two additional tracks.[13]

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.[14]

On January 27, 2023, Nakhonethap released his sophomore extended play, "ROOM202".[15][16] The extended play featured six tracks and a debut headlining tour accompanying the release titled the "ROOM202 Tour" which included 13 stops.[17] Additional stops were added to the tour including a four-day grand finale at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.[18] On August 18, 2023, Nakhonethap released a deluxe version of the extended play titled "ROOM202 dlux" which added two additional tracks.[19]

On August 1, 2024, in collaboration with ISOxo, Nakhonethap's debut album, "4EVR" was released under the collective name ISOKNOCK.[20][21] The album featured eight tracks and was released by the 88rising label.[22]

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
Energy

(with ISOKNOCK, ISOxo, Bantu)

2024
4EVR

(with ISOKNOCK, ISOxo, cade clair)

2024
SMACKTALK

(with ISOxo, RL Grime, ISOKNOCK)

2024
buttons!

(with Dillon Francis)

2023
One Chance

(with NGHTMRE, Marlhy)

2023
Make U SWEAT! 2023
dashstar* (VIP) 2022
gettin' hot 2022
JADE 2022
PARANOiD 2022
SPEAK up! 2021
dashstar*[23] 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. ^ "88rising's Knock2 Wants to Push Dance Music Culture Forward". Hypebeast. 2023-09-22. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  3. ^ "KNOCK2 - Interview - ETHEREAL.PRESS". ethereal.press. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  4. ^ "ISOxo & Knock2 Announce Debut Hometown Performance: 'San Diego 4EVR' - Pollstar News". 2024-08-20. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  5. ^ Staff, The Alt Editing (2023-11-17). "ISOxo + Knock2 Interview". The Alternative. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  6. ^ "KNOCK2 Interview – C89.5". www.c895.org. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  7. ^ Klaus (2020-07-17). "Henry Fong & Knock2 Turn the Heat Up with New Collab "What's the Move"". EDMNOMAD. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  8. ^ Bhanawat, Akshay (2021-02-07). "Knock2 Hits Full Stride on Pumping Bass House Single "dashstar*"". T.H.E - Music Essentials. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  9. ^ Staff, Dancing Astronaut (2020-12-25). "Dancing Astronaut's Artists to Watch in 2021: TSHA". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved 2024-09-12.
  10. ^ 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)
  11. ^ Salafia, Zach (2021-08-10). "Knock2 stuns with debut EP '2HEARTs'". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  12. ^ "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.
  13. ^ "2HEARTs dlux by Knock2". Genius. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ Salafia, Zach (2023-01-27). "Knock2 delivers once again on triumphant sophomore EP, 'ROOM202'". Dancing Astronaut. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  16. ^ 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.
  17. ^ Lemonade, Brownies and. "Knock2 - ROOM202 Tour". Tumblr. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  18. ^ "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.
  19. ^ yalewrosin (2023-08-26). "Knock2 Releases "ROOM202 dlux" via NIGHTMODE". glassefactory.com. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  20. ^ 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.
  21. ^ "ISOxo and Knock2 Revive A Classic Sound On Debut Joint Album '4EVR'". This Song Is Sick. 2024-08-03. Retrieved 2024-09-13.
  22. ^ 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.
  23. ^ 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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