Sure when he came out first, Ben Khan sounded like a tribute to the promise that is/was Jai Paul (what is happening there? He was last seen six months ago) but ever since Khan has been establishing his own identity in his absence.
A new EP, out next week on his own Blessed Vice label, has helped with tracks like ‘Zenith’, a wonky electro jam and a clear standout ‘1000’ which yes, definitely sounds like the beat of Kelis and Andre 3000’s ‘Millionaire’. You can say one thing about Ben Khan, his influences are solid.
The new video for ‘1000’ is inspired by Twin Peaks which is about all you can say about it. Song is ace though.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgcQHfoxoag
Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005. He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Cara Magazine, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, co-founder of Lumo Club, event curator, Indie Sleaze club promoter, and producer of gigs and monthly listening parties & events in Dublin.
His influences are what they are. Just wearing them on his sleeve and he has no identity and offers nothing new. Because we need multiple copies of other artists right? Great journalism.