How do you discover new artists? Blogs? Friends? Internet? Radio?
With all of the music being pumped into the world everyday, it's easy to lose track of the ones pushing boundaries and keeping things interesting. That's why it's important that artists like Pham receive as much love through various channels as possible, and we're happy to help in this process.
Pham, real name Dawid Ngoc, is a Vietnamese producer and DJ who grew up in Poland, but you wouldn't be able to guess any of that based off his music. The sound comes from his own world, where dark and foreboding tones are met with deep, funky bass lines and a swing that leaves you with an overall feeling of optimism.
You also wouldn't know this is the same guy who became popular through an entirely different vibe. His attraction to it all came from daily dancing at home and time spent with Microsoft's Hip-Hop E-Jay. And don't be shocked if you stumble across some Hardstyle edits from Pham. The big room sound first drew him into Dance and resulted in attracting early attention. He's faced some dissatisfied fans due to his choice to work on more down-tempo stuff, but he knows it's all part of the territory. In an interview he stated that the unique blend of Hip-Hop and vibed out Electronica is his "jam right now."
We suggest those angry fans jump on board with Pham's evolution because it's a truly wonderful ride, and we're not the only ones who feel this way.
Most recently, the major Youtube channel DanceOn selected "Movements," for an episode of its Artist Request series. In it, they paired the song with two incredible dancers, Phillip Chbeeb (I.aM.mE dance crew, winner of MTV's America's Best Dance Crew, finalist on So You Think You Can Dance) and Liza Riabinina (I.aM.mE dance crew, MTV’s America’s Best Dance Crew All-Stars). Together they turn the gritty masterpiece into avant-garde movements that tell a story, stir the soul, and shouldn't be missed.
Pham is working on a Movements EP. You can keep up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Bryan Hahn is still watching this video on repeat. He's on Twitter: @notupstate.