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{{short description|American musician, songwriter, DJ, and record producer (born 1988)}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = KSHMR
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| name = Kshmr
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| caption = Kshmr in 2013
| birth_name = Niles Hollowell-Dhar
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1988|10|6}}
| alias = {{hlist|The MVI<ref>{{cite news |last1=Staff |first1=We Rave You |title=KSHMR teases his 'The MVI' side project with mysterious YouTube video |url=https://weraveyou.com/2018/02/kshmr-teases-his-the-mvi-side-project-with-mysterious-youtube-video/ |access-date=August 20, 2020 |publisher=We Rave You |date=February 13, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Prichea |first1=luliana |title=KSHMR teases new side project, "The MVI"! |url=https://edmnations.com/2018/02/13/kshmr-teases-new-side-project-the-mvi/ |access-date=August 20, 2020 |publisher=EDM Nations |date=February 13, 2018}}</ref>|Dreamz}}
| birth_place =
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|10|6}}
| birth_place = [[Berkeley, California]], U.S.
| genre = [[Electronic dance music|EDM]], [[electro house]], [[progressive house]], [[big room house]]
| genre = {{hlist|[[Electro house]]<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.edmtunes.com/2017/07/kshmr-maurice-west-new-single/ |title=Kshmr and Maurice West – 'Festival Of Lights' – EDMTunes |last=FJkhan |date=July 21, 2017 |work=EDMTunes |access-date=August 16, 2017}}</ref>|[[progressive house]]|[[future house]]|[[future bounce]]|[[big room house]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.youredm.com/2017/08/04/kshmr-releases-debut-ep-materia-new-label-dharma-worldwide/ |title=Kshmr's Debut EP Is Out Now & You NEED To Hear The Snails Collab |last=Meadow |first=Matthew |date=August 4, 2017 |website=Your EDM |access-date=August 16, 2017}}</ref>|[[psytrance]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2017/07/27/kshmr-drops-masterful-second-release-off-label-dharma-listen/ |title=Kshmr Drops 'Kolkata' Off Of His New Record Label Dharma |last=Erik |date=July 27, 2017 |website=EDM Sauce |access-date=August 16, 2017}}</ref>}}
| occupation = [[Electronic musician]], [[record producer]]
| occupation = {{hlist|Musician|songwriter|DJ|record producer}}
| instrument = [[Synthesiser]], [[programming (music)|programming]]
| tools =
| years_active = 2003–present
| label = {{hlist|[[Spinnin' Records|Spinnin']]|Dharma<ref name="weraveyou.com">{{Cite web |url=https://weraveyou.com/2017/07/kshmr-announces-dharma-worldwide-record-label/ |title=Kshmr announces his own Dharma Worldwide Record label |date=June 19, 2017 |website=We Rave You |access-date=June 20, 2017}}</ref>|Musical Freedom|[[Revealed Recordings|Revealed]]|[[Republic Records|Republic]]}}
| years_active = 2014–present
| associated_acts = {{hlist|[[The Cataracs]]|[[Tiësto]]|[[Selena Gomez]]|[[R3HAB]]|[[Sonu Nigam]]|[[Hardwell]]}}
| label = [[Revealed Recordings]], [[Spinnin' Records]], [[Ultra Music]]
| website = {{URL|welcometokshmr.com}}
| associated_acts = [[The Cataracs]], [[Firebeatz]], [[Tiësto]], [[Vassy (singer)|Vassy]], [[Dillon Francis]], [[Becky G]], [[Luciana Caporaso|Luciana]], [[Martin Solveig]], [[R3hab]], [[Dev (singer)|Dev]], [[Dzeko & Torres]], [[Borgeous]], [[DVBBS]], [[Sirah (rapper)|Sirah]], [[Disasterpeace]], DallasK, Basskillers, B3nte, Vaski, Francisca Hall, Timmy Trumpet, Carnage, Bassjackers, Marnik, ZAXX, KYMRA
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'''Niles Hollowell-Dhar''' (born October 6, 1988), known professionally as '''Kshmr''' (pronounced "Kashmir" and stylized in all caps), is an <!-- don't add "Indian", per [[MOS:ETHNICITY]] -->Amer<!-- don't add "Indian", per [[MOS:ETHNICITY]] -->ican<!-- don't add "Indian", per [[MOS:ETHNICITY]] --> musician, DJ, songwriter, record producer, former rapper, and singer.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Jaimes|first=Janet|title=KSHMR Talks Music Career, Early Aspirations, and Writing A Children's Book [Interview]|url=https://edm.com/interviews/kshmr-music-career-aspirations-childrens-book-interview|access-date=July 8, 2020|website=EDM.com – The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists|language=en}}</ref><ref>Riddhy Chakraborty (January 2, 2017). [https://rollingstoneindia.com/kshmr-india-has-been-a-large-part-of-my-success/ Kshmr: 'India Has Been a Large Part of My Success']. ''Rolling Stone India.'' Retrieved June 29, 2020.</ref> He was ranked 23rd on ''[[DJ Mag]]''{{'}}s 2015 Top 100 DJs poll and was awarded highest new entry for the year.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://djmag.com/top100dj?year=2015 |title=Top 100 DJs of 2015}}</ref> In the same poll he elevated to 12th in 2016 and 2017,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://djmag.com/top100dj?year=2016 |title=Top 100 DJs of 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Top 100 DJs|url=https://djmag.com/top100dj?year=2017|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=January 23, 2021|website=DJMag.com}}</ref> and again in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Top 100 DJs|url=https://djmag.com/top100djs|access-date=January 23, 2021|website=DJMag.com}}</ref> He was ranked 11th in the same poll in 2021; and in 2022 in same poll he ranked 12. In July 2017, he launched Dharma Worldwide, a sublabel of [[Spinnin' Records]]. Kshmr performed live at many music festivals like [[Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival|Coachella]], [[Tomorrowland (festival)|Tomorrowland]], [[Electric Daisy Carnival|EDC]], [[Ultra Music Festival|Ultra]] and [[Sunburn Festival|Sunburn]].
'''Niles Hollowell-Dhar''' (born 6 October 1988), better known by his stage name '''KSHMR''' (pronounced "Kashmir"; stylized as '''KSHМЯ'''), is an American [[electronic dance music|EDM]] [[record producer|producer]] from [[Berkeley, California]]. His stage name as well as his 2014 song of the same name are based on [[Kashmir]], a province in northern [[India]] which is often called "paradise on earth". KSHMR has been producing electronic music under his own alias following David "Campa" Singer-Vine's departure from the duo [[The Cataracs]] in 2014. He debuted at #23 on DJ Magazine's Top 100 DJs of 2015, earning him an award for the highest new entry of the year. <ref>http://djmag.com/top100dj</ref>


==Solo career==
== Early life ==
[[File:Dev & The Cataracs - The Roxy (7046841417).jpg|left|thumb|upright|Hollowell-Dhar and David Singer-Vine performing as [[the Cataracs]] in 2010]]
In 2014, Niles "Cyranizzy" Hollowell-Dhar started making electro house music under the alias of KSHMR.<ref name=spin>[http://www.spin.com/articles/ti%C3%ABsto-kshmr-vassy-secrets-new/ Stream Tiësto and KSHMR's Alluring New House Blast-Off, 'Secrets']</ref> Under this name, he has charted on Beatport. KSHMR collaborations notably include [[Firebeatz]], [[R3hab]], [[Tiësto]], Carnage, [[Timmy Trumpet]] and DallasK.
Hollowell-Dhar was born in [[Berkeley, California]].<ref name="bio">{{Cite web|date=December 29, 2016|title=Root cause: Why DJ Kshmr's music highlights the conflict in J&k|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/art-and-culture/root-cause-why-dj-kshmr-s-music-highlights-the-conflict-in-j-k/story-Z3twWkuf5GYD52cEUM6bSN.html|access-date=December 27, 2019|website=Hindustan Times|language=en}}</ref> His father is a [[Kashmiri Hindu]] who emigrated from India, while his mother is American.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://popcrush.com/the-cataracs-things/ |title=10 Things You Didn't Know About the Cataracs |website=PopCrush |access-date=December 14, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/Cataracs-have-clear-focus-on-big-time-3275500.php |title=Cataracs have clear focus on big-time |newspaper=SFGate |access-date=December 14, 2016}}</ref> He got his stage name from the Indian state of [[Jammu and Kashmir (state)|Jammu and Kashmir]], where his paternal side hails from. His singles "Jammu" and "Kashmir" also derive their names from the state.<ref name="KSHMR bring new talent to EDM">{{Cite web |url=http://coyotechronicle.net/kshmr-bring-new-talent-to-edm/ |title=Kshmr bring new talent to EDM |access-date=September 3, 2016}}</ref>


== Career ==
KSHMR released his first single "Megalodon" on February 24, 2014 on [[Spinnin' Records]]. A KSHMR & [[R3hab]] collaboration resulted in the single "Karate" that charted in [[SNEP]], the official French Singles Chart in March 2015.<ref>[http://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=R3hab+%26+KSHMR&titel=Karate&cat=s Lescharts: KSHMR discography page]</ref>


=== 2003–2013: The Cataracs ===
Most of KSHMR's songs are released under [[Spinnin' Records]]. KSHMR started raising attention when his single "Burn", a collaboration with DallasK, debuted reached the Top 40 chart on Beatport then eventually reached #1. The song has been released through 3 labels: [[Revealed Recordings]], [[Spinnin' Records]], and [[Ultra Records]].
{{Main|The Cataracs}}
Hollowell-Dhar was originally part of the [[Hip hop music|hip-hop]] production duo [[the Cataracs]] with high school friend David Singer-Vine, releasing hits such as "[[Like a G6]]" with [[Far East Movement]] and "[[Bass Down Low]]" with [[Dev (singer)|DEV]], and co-producing others such as [[Selena Gomez]]'s [[Slow Down (Selena Gomez song)|second song off her debut album]] ''[[Stars Dance]]''.<ref name="KSHMR bring new talent to EDM" /> Following Singer-Vine's departure from the duo in 2012, Hollowell-Dhar continued producing music with the name the Cataracs until 2014.<ref name="KSHMR bring new talent to EDM" />


=== 2014: Transition into Kshmr ===
Niles finally revealed himself at [[Ultra Music Festival]] 2015 and was introduced by [[Tiësto]] himself. His newest song, "Secrets", a collaboration with [[Tiësto]] and [[Vassy (singer)|Vassy]]<ref name=spin/> was a huge EDM hit, streaming through buzz charts, and reaching the top of the Beatport Chart. KSHMR had a number of other Beatport hits, such as "No Heroes", "Burn", "Secrets", "Dead Mans Hand", "Kashmir", "Dogs", "Karate", "It Feels (KSHMR Remix)" and "JAMMU".
In 2014, Hollowell-Dhar started making [[electro house]] music under the alias of Kshmr.<ref name="spin">{{cite web |url=https://www.spin.com/articles/ti%C3%ABsto-kshmr-vassy-secrets-new/ |title=Stream Tiësto and Kshmr's Alluring New House Blast-Off, 'Secrets' &#124; SPIN |access-date=April 26, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150511214642/http://www.spin.com/articles/ti%C3%ABsto-kshmr-vassy-secrets-new |archive-date=May 11, 2015}}</ref> Under this name, he charted on [[Beatport]]. Before he released songs under Kshmr, he co-produced tracks like '[[Tsunami (Dvbbs and Borgeous song)|Tsunami]]' by [[DVBBS]] and [[Borgeous]], as well as 'Stampede' by [[Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike]], [[Dvbbs]], and [[Borgeous]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Leaked Contracts Reveal Kshmr to Have Production Credits on Borgeous' Songs|date=December 6, 2016 |url=http://www.youredm.com/2016/12/05/leaked-contracts-reveal-kshmr-to-have-production-credits-on-borgeouss-songs/}}</ref> Hollowell-Dhar released his first single "Megalodon" on February 24, 2014, through [[Spinnin' Records]]. A Kshmr and R3hab collaboration resulted in the single "Karate" that charted in [[SNEP]] in March 2015.<ref>{{cite web |author=Steffen Hung |url=http://lescharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=R3hab+%26+KSHMR&titel=Karate&cat=s |title=R3hab & Kshmr – Karate |website=Lescharts.com |access-date=May 20, 2016}}</ref> Most of Hollowell-Dhar's songs are released under [[Spinnin' Records]]. Hollowell-Dhar started raising attention when his single "Burn", a collaboration with DallasK, debuted reached the Top 40 chart on Beatport then eventually reached No. 1. The song has been released on 3 labels: [[Revealed Recordings]], [[Spinnin' Records]], and [[Ultra Records]].


=== 2015: ''Secrets'' ===
The logo, his artist name and some tracks like "Delhi", "JAMMU", "Kashmir" and his "Paradesi EP" are based on Indian Culture, inspired by his Indian ethnic descent.
[[File:KSHMR-The-Spook.jpg|thumb|Hollowell-Dhar and [[Tiësto]] during the latter's set at [[Ultra Music Festival]] 2015]]
Until Hollowell-Dhar was introduced at [[Ultra Music Festival]] 2015 by [[Tiësto]], his identity was relatively unknown. His song, "[[Secrets (Tiësto and Kshmr song)|Secrets]]", a collaboration with [[Tiësto]] and [[Vassy (singer)|Vassy]]<ref name="spin" /> was largely successful, streaming through buzz charts, and reaching the top of the Beatport Chart. In June 2015, Hollowell-Dhar announced he would host with Spinnin' Records a remix contest for his track "Jammu"<ref name="spinninrecords.com">{{cite web |url=https://www.spinninrecords.com/remixcontest/kshmr-jammu |title=Kshmr – Jammu &#124; Remix Contest &#124; Spinnin' Records |publisher=Spinninrecords.com |access-date=May 15, 2016 |archive-date=October 11, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151011103902/https://www.spinninrecords.com/remixcontest/kshmr-jammu |url-status=dead }}</ref> – the first prize being a collaboration with Hollowell-Dhar on a new track. The contest was held on Spinnin Records' Talent Pool platform and the first place went to Kyfra, who won the collaboration with Hollowell-Dhar. In July 2015, Hollowell-Dhar released his highly anticipated debut sound pack exclusively with Splice Sounds.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://splice.com/kshmr/sounds-of-kshmr-contest |title=Splice |publisher=Splice |access-date=May 15, 2016}}</ref> After the contest, Hollowell-Dhar announced his first live performance,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.globaldanceelectronichq.com/2015/07/kshmr-announces-los-angeles-show-at.html |title=GDE: Kshmr Announces Los Angeles Show at the Fonda Theatre |access-date=August 18, 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150911030245/http://www.globaldanceelectronichq.com/2015/07/kshmr-announces-los-angeles-show-at.html |archive-date=September 11, 2015}}</ref> at the Fonda Theater, Los Angeles, which took place on September 19, 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.fondatheatre.com/events/detail/280876 |title=Events |publisher=The Fonda Theatre |access-date=May 20, 2016}}</ref>


=== 2016: ''The Lion Across the Field'' ===
In June 2015, KSHMR announced he would host with [[Spinnin Records]] a remix contest for his track "JAMMU"<ref name="spinninrecords.com">https://www.spinninrecords.com/remixcontest/kshmr-jammu</ref>—the first prize being a collaboration with KSHMR on a new track. The contest was held on Spinnin Records' Talent Pool platform and the first place went to KYFRA, who won the collaboration with KSHMR.
He released his first EP, "The Lion Across the Field" on May 13, 2016.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7370443/kshmr-drops-lush-lion-across-the-field-ep-dance |title=Kshmr Drops Lush 'The Lion Across the Field' EP |last=Melendez |first=Monique |date=June 13, 2016 |newspaper=Billboard |access-date=November 12, 2016}}</ref> On July 23, 2016, he performed his first set in the [[Tomorrowland (festival)|Tomorrowland]] music festival, on the mainstage. On September 5, 2016, he collaborated with [[Tigerlily (DJ)|Tigerlily]] to release his new single, "Invisible Children".<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7495400/kshmr-tigerlily-invisible-children |title=KSHMR and Tigerlily's 'Invisible Children' Turns Up for a Cause: Exclusive |last=Bein |first=Kat |date=September 1, 2016 |newspaper=Billboard |access-date=November 12, 2016}}</ref> Hollowell-Dhar said "The project was already a great start. I added my ideas and it came together pretty quickly. The name comes from a term referring to slum kids in India and places around the world where poverty is so rampant that people begin to stop noticing".<ref name=":2" /> Two weeks later, he was awarded "Best Live Act" category on [[DJ Magazine|DJ Mag]] 2016. His place elevated from 23rd to 12th in [[DJ Magazine|DJ Mag's]] 2016 Top 100 DJs list.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://djmag.com/top-100-djs/poll-2016-kshmr |title=Poll 2016: KSHMR |work=DJMag.com |access-date=August 16, 2017 |language=en}}</ref> On October 24, 2016, he collaborated with [[Bassjackers]] to release their single "Extreme" featuring Sidnie Tipton via Spinnin' Records.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7549905/kshmr-bassjackers-extreme-sidnie-tipton |title=Kshmr & Bassjackers Take Fun to the 'Extreme' on Latest Collaboration: Exclusive |last=Bein |first=Kat |date=October 21, 2016 |newspaper=Billboard |access-date=November 12, 2016}}</ref> In an emailed statement, Bassjackers said "Besides a musical connection, we also developed a friendship outside of music. We think that friendship contributes to what makes this song so special".<ref name=":1" /> In October 2016, he released his new song with [[Will Sparks]] titled "Voices" as a free download on Spinnin' Premium.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kshmr & Will Sparks- "Voices" |first=Huck |last=Flynn |url=https://weraveyou.com/2016/09/kshmr-will-sparks-voices-2/ |date=September 28, 2016 |website=WeRaveYou |access-date=January 21, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170507184103/https://weraveyou.com/2016/09/kshmr-will-sparks-voices-2/ |archive-date=May 7, 2017}}</ref>


=== 2017: Dharma Worldwide and ''Power'' ===
In July 2015, KSHMR released his highly anticipated [https://splice.com/kshmr/sounds-of-kshmr-contest debut sound pack exclusively with Splice Sounds]
In March 2017, Hollowell-Dhar released "Back To Me" with Crossnaders featuring Micky Blue.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.beatport.com/release/back-to-me/1972509 |title=Back To Me from Spinnin' Records on Beatport |website=www.beatport.com |access-date=August 16, 2017}}</ref> He performed at [[Ultra Music Festival]] on March 24, 2017, with [[Timmy Trumpet]] and played with live musicians throughout the whole set for the first time in his career, as he wrote:
{{cquote|This was a special show for me, playing with live musicians throughout the whole set for the first time in my career. Respect to them and my good friend Timmy Trumpet for stopping by and bringing his magic as well.}}


On June 16, 2017, "Harder", a collaboration between Hollowell-Dhar and Tiësto, was released via Spinnin' Records.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.beatport.com/release/harder/2032751 |title=Harder from Musical Freedom on Beatport |website=www.beatport.com |access-date=August 16, 2017}}</ref> The first song released via Kshmr's label, Dharma Worldwide, was "Festival of Lights", a collaboration with Maurice West. "Festival of Lights" is heavily based on [[Indian Culture|Indian culture]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7873099/kshmr-dharma-worldwide-label-festival-of-lights |title=Kshmr Launches Dharma Worldwide Label, Promises a Track a Week From New EP |magazine=Billboard |access-date=August 16, 2017}}</ref> Within a week, Hollowell-Dhar released "Kolkata" on July 28, 2017, a collaboration with JDG and Mariana BO on Dharma.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.beatport.com/release/kolkata/2073775 |title=Kolkata from Dharma Music on Beatport |website=www.beatport.com |access-date=August 16, 2017}}</ref> He also played at the mainstage of [[Tomorrowland (festival)|Tomorrowland]] 2017 on July 29, a day after releasing "Kolkata". "Divination", a collaboration between Hollowell-Dhar and Dutch duo No Mondays was released on August 4, 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.beatport.com/release/divination/2074761 |title=Divination from Dharma Music on Beatport |website=www.beatport.com |access-date=August 16, 2017}}</ref> "The Serpent" was released on the same day as a collaboration with Snails.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.beatport.com/release/the-serpent/2074630 |title=The Serpent from Dharma Music on Beatport |website=www.beatport.com |access-date=August 16, 2017}}</ref> On September 22, 2017, Hollowell-Dhar released "Power" with [[Hardwell]] on Spinnin' Records.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J701ucIsrrk |title=Hardwell & Kshmr – Power (Official Lyric Video)|website=[[YouTube]] }}</ref> Hollowell-Dhar collaborated with [[Bollywood]] singer [[Sonu Nigam]] for track "Underwater" which was released on October 13, 2017, on his label Dharma Worldwide.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.radioandmusic.com/entertainment/editorial/news/171013-sonu-nigam-collaborates-dj-kshmr-underwater |title=Sonu Nigam collaborates with DJ KSHMR for 'Underwater' |author=RnMTeam}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.beatport.com/track/underwater-feat-sonu-nigam-extended-mix/9825455 |title=Underwater Feat. Sonu Migam Extended Mix |author=Beatport |website=www.beatport.com}}</ref> On December 1, 2017, Hollowell-Dhar released "Islands"<ref>Kat Bein, [https://web.archive.org/web/20171230064531/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8054873/r3hab-kshmr-islands-listen "R3hab & KSHMR's 'Islands' Sets Sail on Waves of Neon Gold: Listen"], ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'', December 1, 2017. Retrieved December 30, 2017.</ref> on Dharma Worldwide with [[electro house]] producer [[R3HAB]]. Within the same month, Hollowell-Dhar worked with producers [[Marnik]] and the Golden Army to release a [[psychedelic trance|psytrance]] influenced [[big room house]] track titled "Shiva" on December 29, 2017.<ref>Alexander Costello, [https://web.archive.org/web/20171230065931/https://weraveyou.com/2017/12/kshmr-marnik-shiva/ "Kshmr & Marnik – Shiva (Feat. The Golden Army) (Sunburn 2017 Anthem)], ''WeRaveYou'', December 29, 2017. Retrieved December 30, 2017.</ref>
After the contest, KSHMR announced his first live performance,<ref>http://www.globaldanceelectronichq.com/2015/07/kshmr-announces-los-angeles-show-at.html</ref> at the Fonda Theater, Los Angeles. The show took place on 19th September 2015.<ref>http://www.fondatheatre.com/events/detail/280876</ref>


=== 2018: ''House of Cards, Carry Me Home,'' and ''Magic'' ===
=== Equipment ===
KSHMR currently uses the Ableton Live 9 DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). With the Cataracs he used Propellerhead Reason.<ref> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNQj9aEqFSg</ref>


Kshmr released "House Of Cards" on February 16, 2018, which features Sidnie Tipton, who provided vocals to "Wildcard".<ref>{{cite magazine |title=Kshmr & Sidnie Tipton Set a Solid Synth Groove on 'House of Cards': Exclusive |first=Kat |last=Bein |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8099886/kshmr-house-of-cards-sidnie-tipton |date=February 15, 2018 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=February 17, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180217073243/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8099886/kshmr-house-of-cards-sidnie-tipton |archive-date=February 17, 2018}}</ref> Lacking Hollowell-Dhar's notable [[big room house|big room]] elements, the track is influenced by [[pop music|pop]] and [[acoustic music|acoustic]] components such as guitar riffs in the song's break.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kshmr – House of Cards |first=Christina |last=Hernandez |url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2018/02/kshmr-house-cards/ |date=February 16, 2018 |website=[[Dancing Astronaut]] |access-date=February 17, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180217072912/http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2018/02/kshmr-house-cards/ |archive-date=February 17, 2018}}</ref> He also played the mainstage of [[Ultra Music Festival]] Miami with a set presenting new tracks and many of his well-known productions.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2018/03/25/kshmr-ultra-2018/ |title=Kshmr Lights Up the Main Stage at His Ultra 2018 Set |date=March 25, 2018 |website=EDM Sauce |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330085734/https://www.edmsauce.com/2018/03/25/kshmr-ultra-2018/ |archive-date=March 30, 2018 |url-status=live |access-date=March 30, 2018}}</ref> On May 18, 2018, Hollowell-Dhar released "Doonka" which incorporates elements of both big room and [[trap music (EDM)|trap music]] as a free download with Mr.Black.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2018/05/18/kshmr-and-mr-black-finally-release-long-awaited-single-doonka/ |title=Kshmr and Mr. Black Finally Release Long Awaited Single – 'Doonka' |date=May 18, 2018 |website=EDM Sauce |access-date=May 21, 2018}}</ref> Hollowell-Dhar collaborated with [[Jaap Reesema|Jake Reese]] to release "Carry Me Home" on June 15, 2018, a [[progressive house]] song originally premiered at his 2018 Ultra Music Festival performance.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://weraveyou.com/2018/06/kshmr-carry-me-home-ft-jake-reese/ |title=Kshmr – Carry Me Home Ft. Jake Reese |date=June 15, 2018 |website=We Rave You |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616061949/https://weraveyou.com/2018/06/kshmr-carry-me-home-ft-jake-reese/ |archive-date=June 16, 2018 |access-date=June 16, 2018}}</ref> Commenting on the track's production, Hollowell-Dhar stated, "Carry Me Home started with the drop melody. I was scared I wouldn't find a vocal I loved just as much, but Jake Reese and [co-writer Joren van der Voort] blew me away with what they wrote."<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8461064/kshmr-carry-me-home-jake-reese |title=Kshmr Brings Big Pop Brightness on 'Carry Me Home' With Jake Reese: Exclusive |last=Bein |first=Kat |date=June 14, 2018 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616061332/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8461064/kshmr-carry-me-home-jake-reese |archive-date=June 16, 2018 |access-date=June 16, 2018}}</ref> He released Greek-influenced single "Opa" with [[Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike]] on July 22, 2018,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/opa-single/1413202427 |title=Opa – Single by Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike & Kshmr on Apple Music |website=[[iTunes Store]] |date=July 22, 2018 |access-date=July 23, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://weraveyou.com/2018/07/dimitri-vegas-like-mike-kshmr-opa/ |title=Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Kshmr – Opa |last=Subotin |first=Adam |date=July 23, 2018 |website=We Rave You |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180724155427/https://weraveyou.com/2018/07/dimitri-vegas-like-mike-kshmr-opa/ |archive-date=July 24, 2018 |access-date=July 24, 2018}}</ref> and "Neverland" with 7 Skies on August 3, 2018, which combined elements from the genres of [[bounce music|bounce]] and big room house.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youredm.com/2018/08/02/your-edm-premiere-kshmr-7-skies-neverland/ |title=Your Edm Premiere: Kshmr & 7 Skies – Neverland |last=Meadow |first=Matthew |date=August 2, 2018 |website=Your EDM |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180803152925/https://www.youredm.com/2018/08/02/your-edm-premiere-kshmr-7-skies-neverland/ |archive-date=August 3, 2018 |access-date=August 4, 2018}}</ref> The duo had previously worked together on a sample pack titled Symphony-Serum Hybrid Orchestra on music creation platform [[Splice (platform)|Splice]]. His next single titled "Good Vibes Soldier", co-produced with Israeli [[psytrance]] duo Vini Vici and comprising elements of [[reggaeton]] and [[rap music|rap]], was released on August 24, 2018.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2018/08/26/kshmr-talks-good-vibes-solider-more-in-exclusive-edm-sauce-interview/ |title=Kshmr Talks Good Vibes Soldier & More in Exclusive Edm Sauce Interview |date=August 26, 2018 |website=EDM Sauce |access-date=August 27, 2018}}</ref> On November 2, 2018, he released big room single "Magic", which features uncredited vocals by [[Vassy (singer)|Vassy]].<ref name="youredm magic">{{Cite web |url=https://www.youredm.com/2018/11/02/kshmr-releases-new-single-magic-and-opens-up-about-touring-and-mental-health-interview/ |title=Kshmr Releases New Single "Magic" and Opens Up About Touring and Mental Health |last=Fabrick |first=Mark |date=November 2, 2018 |website=Your EDM |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181105064722/https://www.youredm.com/2018/11/02/kshmr-releases-new-single-magic-and-opens-up-about-touring-and-mental-health-interview/ |archive-date=November 5, 2018 |access-date=November 5, 2018}}</ref> ''[[Dancing Astronaut]]'' lauded the track as a return to Hollowell-Dhar's older era sound, together with its vocal resemblance to [[David Guetta]]'s "[[Bad (David Guetta and Showtek song)|Bad]]".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/11/new-single-magic-return-old-kshmr/ |title=New single 'Magic' marks the return of the 'old' Kshmr |last=Sweeney |first=Farrell |date=November 4, 2018 |website=[[Dancing Astronaut]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181105064320/https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/11/new-single-magic-return-old-kshmr/ |archive-date=November 5, 2018 |access-date=November 5, 2018}}</ref> Regarding the song's backstory, Hollowell-Dhar revealed that "Magic" was originally produced with [[Adrian Lux]] two years prior, with the duo failing to bring the track into the right direction then. Lux eventually gave up on the song, but Hollowell-Dhar continued working on the song until its final release.<ref name="youredm magic" />
==Singles==


=== 2019: ''No Regrets'' and ''Devil Inside Me'' ===
===As lead artist===
Hollowell-Dhar's first release of the year was a collaboration with Belgian producer [[Yves V]] and American band [[Krewella]] titled "No Regrets".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youredm.com/2019/03/01/your-edm-premiere-kshmr-yves-v-and-krewella-no-regrets/ |title=Your EDM Premiere: Kshmr, Yves V and Krewella – No Regrets |last=Fabrick |first=Mark |date=March 1, 2019 |website=Your EDM |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190301205539/https://www.youredm.com/2019/03/01/your-edm-premiere-kshmr-yves-v-and-krewella-no-regrets/ |archive-date=March 1, 2019 |access-date=March 9, 2019}}</ref> Released through Dharma on March 1, 2019, the track's chord patterns and drop were favorably compared to [[Alan Walker (music producer)|Alan Walker]]'s signature sounds and style.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenocturnaltimes.com/kshmr-yves-v-krewella-unveil-no-regrets-collaboration/ |title=Kshmr, Yves V & Krewella unveil 'No Regrets' collaboration |last=O'Keefe |first=Adriana |date=March 4, 2019 |website=The Nocturnal Times |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190308164128/https://www.thenocturnaltimes.com/kshmr-yves-v-krewella-unveil-no-regrets-collaboration/ |archive-date=March 8, 2019 |access-date=March 9, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://weraveyou.com/2019/03/kshmr-yves-v-krewella/ |title=Kshmr releases Yves V & Krewella collaboration 'No Regrets' |last=Torà |first=Pol |date=March 3, 2019 |website=We Rave You |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190308164302/https://weraveyou.com/2019/03/kshmr-yves-v-krewella/ |archive-date=March 8, 2019 |access-date=March 9, 2019}}</ref> In the same month, Hollowell-Dhar released 'Devil Inside Me' with Swedish producer Kaaze and vocalist Kaara.<ref>Katie Stone (May 25, 2019).[https://edm.com/music-releases/kshmr-kaaze-devil-inside-me-ft-karra "Kshmr and Kaaze Link Up on "Devil Insite Me" Ft. Karra"]. ''Edm.Com.'' Retrieved July 29, 2020.</ref> The melody of the song samples some elements the Jewish ballad, "[[Shalom Aleichem (liturgy)|Shalom Aleichem]]".<ref>Ross Goldenburg (May 25, 2019). [https://dancingastronaut.com/2019/05/kshmr-and-kaaze-sample-a-historical-melody-to-rejuvenate-bigroom-with-karra-on-devil-inside-me/ "Kshmr and Kaaze sample a historical melody to rejuvenate bigroom with Karra on 'Devil Inside Me' "]. ''Dancing Astronaut.'' Retrieved July 29, 2020.</ref>
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
[[File:KSHMR interview @ Airbeat One 2019.jpg|thumb|Hollowell-Dhar in an interview at Airbeat One 2019]]
|+ List of singles as lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
On June 24, 2019, Hollowell-Dhar announced the release of a new educational Dharma Worldwide platform consisting of tutorials, templates, and samples.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://weraveyou.com/2019/07/kshmr-annnounces-the-new-educational-dharma-worldwide-platform/|title=Kshmr {{as written|annno|unces [sic]}} the new educational Dharma Worldwide platform|last=Kontra|first=Lilla|date=July 10, 2019|website=We Rave You|access-date=July 10, 2019}}</ref> Following that, a big room collaboration with Australian producer [[Timmy Trumpet]], titled "The People", was released on June 28, 2019.<ref>Katie Stone (June 28, 2019). "[https://edm.com/music-releases/kshmr-dharma-sounds-summer-lp Kshmr releases his first compilation EP, ''Dharma: Sounds of Summer"''.] ''EDM.com.'' Retrieved July 1, 2020.</ref> The next day, he released "Lies" with Dutch producer B3rror featuring the vocals of [[Luciana (singer)|Luciana]]. Hollowell-Dhar then released "My Best Life" with Australian singer Mike Waters on July 12, 2019. Regarding the song, Niles said, "This song, made by me and Mike Waters, is about social media and how it has become a tool for measuring ourselves. We talked about how it can be freeing to submit to the fact that somebody will always have nicer things and from there the lyrics came together".<ref name=":3">James Todoroski (July 12th 2019).[https://weraveyou.com/2019/07/kshmr-my-best-life-feat-mike-waters/ Kshmr drops summer single My best Life with Mike Waters]. ''We Rave You.'' Retrieved July 8, 2020.</ref> The track sparked some controversy with Indian rapper Emiway Bantai's song "Machayenge" as they both sampled some portions from Hollowell-Dhar's sample pack ''Sounds of Kshmr Volume 3''.{{citation needed|date=July 2020}}
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:20em;"| Title

! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:1em;"| Year
=== 2020: ''One More Round'' ===
! scope="col" colspan="6"| Peak chart positions
On October 15, 2020, Hollowell-Dhar released the single "One More Round" featuring Jeremy Oceans. It was released on [[Spinnin' Records]] and is a collaboration with Singaporean game developer [[Garena]] for their game [[Garena Free Fire|Free Fire]] in celebration of the game's "Booyah Day" event which ran from October 16 to November 1. As a result of this collaboration, Free Fire introduced into their game a new character based on Hollowell-Dhar named K.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Negreira|first=Camila|date=October 15, 2020|title=Free Fire's song collab with DJ Kshmr, "One More Round," is out now|url=https://dotesports.com/mobile/news/free-fires-song-collab-with-dj-kshmr-one-more-round-is-out-now|access-date=January 23, 2021|website=Dot Esports|language=en-US}}</ref>
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:18em;"| Album

=== 2021: ''Harmonica Andromeda'' ===
Hollowell-Dhar released two songs: "The World We Left Behind" featuring Karra and "Around the World" with producer Noumenn and uncredited vocals by Ivy on January 15 and February 26 respectively, as the first and second singles from his debut studio album ''Harmonica Andromeda''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://edm.com/music-releases/kshmr-the-world-we-left-behind-karra |title=Kshmr Announces New Album, Taps KARRA for First Single "The World We Left Behind" |work=edm.com |date=January 15, 2021 |access-date=January 15, 2021 |author=Sani, Niko}}</ref> The rest of the album was released on March 19, featuring 11 songs and 3 interludes. On June 11, a deluxe version of the album was released with 5 new songs, amounting to 19 tracks in total.

On May 24, 2021, Hollowell-Dhar, along with [[Armaan Malik]] and [[Eric Nam]], released their new joint single, "Echo," in celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 24, 2021|title=Kshmr, Armaan Malik, and Eric Nam celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month with 'Echo'|url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2021/05/kshmr-armaan-malik-and-eric-nam-celebrate-asian-american-pacific-islander-heritage-month-with-echo/|access-date=May 26, 2021|website=Dancing Astronaut|language=en-US}}</ref> Regarding the song, Hollowell-Dhar said, "Echo is a song about tough relationships that I think we can all relate to. It was a demo I started years ago, unsure of how to finish it until I met Armaan. The voice and story he brought to the song was the perfect fit. Eric lent his awesome talent and it became a cross-country Asian collaboration, which I love."<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 21, 2021|title=Echo song: Armaan Malik's collaboration with K-pop star Eric Nam and DJ Kshmr is about love and longing|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/music/echo-song-armaan-malik-collaboration-k-pop-star-eric-nam-and-dj-kshmr-watch-video-7324408/|access-date=May 26, 2021|website=The Indian Express|language=en}}</ref>

On August 5, 2021, Hollowell-Dhar released the psytrance-influenced big room house track "Winners Anthem" with Zafrir. Later that month on the 24th, he along with [[Alok (DJ)|Alok]] and [[Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike]] released a [[slap house]] track for Garena Free Fire's 4th anniversary, titled "Reunion".<ref>{{Citation|title=Alok, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Kshmr, Zafrir – Reunion (Free Fire 4th Anniversary Theme Song)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4dCb0b1Esc|language=en|access-date=August 22, 2021}}</ref>

He then released "Close Your Eyes" with Norwegian artist and music producer [[Martin Tungevaag]] on November 19.

=== 2022: Lion Heart ===
On February 25, Hollowell-Dhar released the single "Lion Heart" in collaboration with Indian rapper [[Divine (rapper)|Divine]] and Argentine freestyle rapper [[Lit Killah]] featuring Jeremy Oceans and frequent collaborator Karra.

=== 2023: Karam ===
In November 2023, KSHMR released his third studio album, KARAM, marking a significant departure from his previous works. This concept album, rooted in themes of ambition, greed, and retribution, tells the story of a young man who navigates a life of crime and the consequences of his choices. The album features a diverse range of musical styles, blending KSHMR's signature electronic dance music with Indian [[hip-hop]] .Over 20 artists collaborated on the project, including [[KR$NA]], [[Raftaar]], [[Raja Kumari]], [[Talha Anjum]], [[Munawar Faruqui]] and [[Hanumankind]].
<ref> KSHMR 3rd studios album [https://skinselite.com/blogs/music/karam-kshmr KARAM], translates to "action" or "deed" in Hindi, reflecting the central theme of choices and consequences. </ref>

== Musical style ==
Hollowell-Dhar had a number of Beatport hits, such as "No Heroes", "Burn", "Dead Mans Hand", "Kashmir", "Dogs", "Karate", his remix of duo [[Nervo (DJs)|Nervo]]'s song "It Feels", and "Jammu". His logo, artist name, and tracks like "Delhi", "Jammu", "Kashmir", "Bazaar", "Dharma" and his [[Extended play|EP]] "Paradesi" are based on and/or inspired by his half Kashmiri ethnic descent:<ref>{{Cite web|title=Kshmr Talks Career Progression, Genre Expansion and Favorite Places {{!}} Siam2nite|url=https://www.siam2nite.com/en/magazine/music/item/1141-kshmr-talks-career-progression-genre-expansion-and-favorite-places|access-date=January 23, 2021|website=Siam2nite.com|language=en}}</ref>
{{Blockquote|text=I grew up being familiar with Indian music and movies because of my dad but I wasn't really interested in making music with Indian elements until later on in my life when appreciation for my heritage grew. That's when I started Kshmr as a tribute to my dad and my grandparents who are from [Kashmir].|author=|title=|source=}}
In 2015, Hollowell-Dhar was ranked number 23 on ''[[DJ Mag]]'s'' Top 100 DJs of the year poll,<ref name=":0">{{cite web|title=Top 100 DJs|url=http://djmag.com/top100dj|access-date=May 15, 2016|publisher=DJMag}}</ref> the highest new entry that year. His position in the Top 100 DJs of 2016 elevated by 11 from the previous year to be placed at 12th.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Poll 2016: Kshmr|url=https://djmag.com/top-100-djs/poll-2016-kshmr|access-date=January 23, 2021|website=DJMag.com}}</ref>

Hollowell-Dhar currently uses [[Ableton Live#Live 10|Ableton Live 10]] as his [[Digital audio workstation|DAW]]. While part of the Cataracs, he used [[Reason (software)|Reason]].<ref>{{cite web|date=August 2, 2014|title=The Producers Conference with The Cataracs|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNQj9aEqFSg|access-date=May 15, 2016|publisher=YouTube}}</ref>

In 2023, Hollowell-Dhar expanded his musical style with the Indian hip-hop album ''Karam''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=There’s so much creativity in the Indian hip-hop scene: Niles Hollowell-Dhar aka Kshmr |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/people/kshmr-on-his-upcoming-album-karam-and-connection-with-indian-hip-hop/cid/1962656 |access-date=2023-11-21 |website=www.telegraphindia.com}}</ref>

== Discography ==
{{main page|Kshmr discography}}

* ''Harmonica Andromeda'' (2021)
* ''Karam'' (2023)

== Accolades ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
!Year
!Award
!Nominated work
!Category
!Result
|-
|-
|2015
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| [[Ö3 Austria Top 40|AUT]]<br><ref name="aut">{{cite web | url=http://austriancharts.at/showinterpret.asp?interpret=KSHMR | title=KSHMR discography | publisher=Hung Medien | work=''austriancharts.at'' |accessdate=7 June 2015}}</ref>
|rowspan="9"|[[DJ Mag]]
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| [[SNEP|FRA]]<br><ref name="fr">{{cite web | url=http://lescharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=KSHMR | title=KSHMR discography | publisher=Hung Medien | work=''lescharts.com'' |accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref>
|rowspan="9"| Himself
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| [[Single Top 100|NLD]]<br><ref name="ned">{{cite web | url=http://dutchcharts.nl/showinterpret.asp?interpret=KSHMR | title=KSHMR discography | publisher=Hung Medien | work=''dutchcharts.nl'' |accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref>
|rowspan="9"| [[DJ Mag#Top 100 DJs 2015|Top 100 DJs]]
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| [[Ultratop 50|BEL]]<br><ref name="Bel (vl)">{{cite web | url=http://www.ultratop.be/nl/showinterpret.asp?interpret=KSHMR | title=KSHMR discography | publisher=Hung Medien | work=''ultratop.be/nl/'' |accessdate=7 June 2015}}</ref>
| 23 <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://wegotthiscovered.com/music/dj-mag-top-100-2015-ade-martin-garrix/ |title=DJ Mag Announces Their Top 100 DJs Of 2015 |last=Cameron |first=John |date=October 16, 2015 |website=We Got This Covered |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171017235654/http://wegotthiscovered.com/music/dj-mag-top-100-2015-ade-martin-garrix/ |archive-date=October 17, 2017 |access-date=May 21, 2018}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| [[VG-lista|NOR]]<br><ref name="nor">{{cite web | url=http://norwegiancharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=KSHMR | title=KSHMR discography | publisher=Hung Medien | work=''norwegiancharts.com'' |accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| [[Sverigetopplistan|SWE]]<br><ref name="swe">{{cite web | url=http://swedishcharts.com/showinterpret.asp?interpret=KSHMR | title=KSHMR discography | publisher=Hung Medien | work=''swedishcharts.com'' |accessdate=11 May 2015}}</ref>
|-
|-
| 2016
! scope="row"| "Megalodon"
| 12 <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://ukf.com/news/dj-mag-top-100-djs-2016-results-announced/17664 |title=DJ Mag Top 100 Djs 2016 Results Announced |last=Jenkins |first=Dave |date=October 20, 2016 |website=UKF |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108213211/https://ukf.com/news/dj-mag-top-100-djs-2016-results-announced/17664 |archive-date=November 8, 2017 |access-date=May 21, 2018}}</ref>
| rowspan="4"| 2014
| — || — || — || — || — || —
| rowspan="5" {{N/A|Non-album singles}}
|-
|-
| 2017
! scope="row"| "No Heroes"<br/><small>(with [[Firebeatz]] featuring [[Luciana Caporaso|Luciana]])</small>
| 12 <ref>{{Cite news |url=https://djmag.com/top-100-djs/poll-2017-kshmr |title=Poll 2017: Kshmr |work=DJMag.com |access-date=November 11, 2017}}</ref>
| — || — || — || — || — || —
|-
|-
| 2018
! scope="row"| "Burn"<br/><small>(with DallasK)</small>
| 18 <ref>{{Cite news |url=https://djmag.com/top-100-djs/poll-2018-kshmr |title=Poll 2018: Kshmr |work=DJMag.com |access-date=October 24, 2018}}</ref>
| — || — || — || — || — || —
|-
|-
| 2019
! scope="row"| "Karate"<br/><small>(with [[R3hab]])</small>
| 15 <ref>{{Cite news |url=https://djmag.com/top-100-djs/poll-2019-kshmr |title=Poll 2019: Kshmr |work=DJMag.com |access-date=October 23, 2019}}</ref>
| — || 84 || — || 78 || — || —
|-
|-
| 2020
! scope="row"| "Dead Mans Hand"
| 12 <ref>{{Cite news |url=https://djmag.com/top-100-djs/poll-2020-kshmr |title=Poll 2020: Kshmr |work=DJMag.com |access-date=November 7, 2020}}</ref>
| rowspan="7" | 2015
| — || — || — || — || — || —
|-
|-
| 2021
! scope="row"| "[[Secrets (Tiësto and KSHMR song)|Secrets]]"<br/><small>(with [[Tiësto]] featuring [[Vassy (singer)|Vassy]])</small>
| 11 <ref>{{Cite news |url=https://djmag.com/top-100-djs/poll-2021-kshmr |title=Poll 2021: Kshmr |work=DJMag.com |access-date=October 15, 2021}}</ref>
| 55 || 27 || 21 || 31 || 11 || 24
| ''[[Club Life: Volume Four New York City]]''
|-
|-
| 2022
! scope = "row" | "Kashmir"
| 12 <ref>{{Cite news |url=https://djmag.com/top-100-djs/poll-2022-kshmr |title=Poll 2022: Kshmr |work=DJMag.com |access-date=January 9, 2023}}</ref>
| — || — || — || — || — || —
| rowspan="2"| ''Paradesi EP''
|-
|-
| 2023
! scope="row"| "Jammu"
| 15 <ref>{{Cite news |url=https://djmag.com/top-100-djs/poll-2023-kshmr |title=Poll 2023: Kshmr |work=DJMag.com |access-date=November 26, 2023}}</ref>
| — || — || — || — || — || —
|-
! scope="row"| "Imaginate"<br/><small>(with [[Dzeko & Torres]])</small>
| — || — || — || — || — || —
| rowspan="4" {{N/A|Non-album singles }}
|-
! scope="row"| "Memories"<br/><small>(with Bassjackers featuring [[Sirah (rapper)|Sirah]])</small>
| — || — || — || — || — || —
|-
! scope="row"| "Bazaar" (Official [[Sunburn Festival|Sunburn Goa 2015]] Anthem)<br /><small>(with Marnik)</small>
| — || — || — || — || — || —
|-
! scope="row"| "Deeper"<br/><small>(with ZAXX)</small>
| — || — || — || — || — || —
|-
| colspan="10" style="font-size:90%"| "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
|}
|}


===Recordings===
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
<small>Selective listing of releases as KSHMR:</small>
*2014: KSHMR - ''Megalodon'' [Spinnin' Records]
*2014: KSHMR - ''¡Baila!'' [Free Download]
*2014: KSHMR - ''Omnislash'' [Free Download]
*2014: [[Firebeatz]] & KSHMR feat. [[Luciana Caporaso|Luciana]] - ''No Heroes'' [Spinnin' Records]
*2014: KSHMR feat. Luciana - ''Dogs'' [Free Download]
*2014: KSHMR & DallasK - ''Burn'' [Revealed Recordings/Spinnin' Records/Ultra Music]
*2014: KSHMR - ''Leviathan'' [Free Download]
*2014: KSHMR & DallasK feat. Luciana - ''Burn (Let Your Mind Go)'' [Spinnin' Records]
*2014: [[R3hab]] & KSHMR - ''Karate'' [Spinnin' Records]
*2014: KSHMR - ''Kashmir'' [Free Download]
*2015: KSHMR - ''Dead Mans Hand'' [Spinnin' Records]
*2015: KSHMR & [[Dillon Francis]] feat. [[Becky G]] - ''Clouds'' [Free Download]
*2015: [[Tiësto]] & KSHMR feat. [[Vassy (singer)|Vassy]] - ''Secrets'' [Musical Freedom]
*2015: KSHMR feat. BassKillers & B3nte - ''The Spook'' [Free Download]
*2015: Carnage feat. [[Timmy Trumpet]] & KSHMR - ''Toca'' [Ultra Music]
*2015: KSHMR - ''Jammu'' [Spinnin' Records]
*2015: KSHMR - ''Paradesi Intro'' [Paradesi EP]
*2015: KSHMR - ''Delhi'' [Paradesi EP]
*2015: KSHMR & Vaski feat. Francisca Hall - ''Lazer Love'' [Free Download]
*2015: KSHMR, Dzeko & Torres feat. FRANKIE - ''Imaginate'' [Free Download]
*2015: KSHMR & Bassjackers feat. [[Sirah (rapper)|Sirah]] - ''Memories'' [Spinnin' Records]
*2015: Shaun Frank & KSHMR feat. Delaney Jane - ''Heaven'' [Spinnin' Records]
*2015: KSHMR & [[Disasterpeace]] - ''It Follows'' (KSHMR Halloween Special) [Free Download]
*2015: R3hab & KSHMR - ''Strong'' [Spinnin' Records]
*2015: KSHMR & Marnik - ''Bazaar (Official Sunburn Goa 2015 Anthem)'' [Spinnin' Records]
*2015: KSHMR & ZAXX - ''Deeper'' [Free Download/Musical Freedom]


{{Kshmr}}
====Remixes====
{{authority control}}
*2015: [[Martin Garrix]] & MOTi - ''Virus (How About Now)'' (KSHMR Remix)
*2015: [[Martin Garrix]] & MOTi - ''Virus (How About Now)'' (KSHMR Remix) (VIP House Version)
*2015: [[Galantis]] - ''Runaway'' (KSHMR Remix)
*2015: [[NERVO]] - ''It Feels'' (KSHMR Remix)
*2015: KSHMR - ''Jammu'' (Paradesi Version)
*2015: KSHMR - ''Kashmir'' (Paradesi Version)
*2015: Bassjackers - ''Savior'' (REEZ & KSHMR Remix)
*2015: DJ Jean - ''The Launch'' (KSHMR Remix)
*2015: [[Tiësto]] & KSHMR feat.Vassy - ''Secrets'' (KSHMR Future House Mix)
*2015: KSHMR & Bassjackers feat. [[Sirah (rapper)|Sirah]] - ''Memories'' (Acoustic Version)
*2015: [[Avicii]] - ''For A Better Day'' (KSHMR Remix)
*2015: [[Tiësto]] & KSHMR feat.Vassy - ''Secrets'' (KSHMR VIP Remix)
*2015: Shaun Frank & KSHMR feat. Delaney Jane - ''Heaven'' (KSHMR Remix)
*2015: Kiiara - ''Feels'' (KSHMR Remix)
*2015/2016: KSHMR & Bassjackers feat Sirah - ''Memories'' (VIP Live Version)
*2015/2016: KSHMR & DallasK - ''Burn'' (VIP Live Version)
*2015/2016: KSHMR feat Luciana - ''Dogs'' (OG Version) [Welcome to KSHMR Vol.1]
*2015/2016: KSHMR - ''Megalodon'' (VIP Live Version) [Welcome to KSHMR Vol.6]
*2015/2016: KSHMR - ''Omnislash'' (VIP Live Version) [Welcome to KSHMR Vol.6]
*2015/2016: Nero - ''Two Minds'' (KSHMR Remix) [Confirmed on Twitter] [Coming Soon]
*2015/2016: Calvin Harris - ''C.U.B.A'' (KSHMR Remix) [Confirmed on Twitter] [Coming Soon]

==References==
{{Reflist}}


[[Category:American DJs]]
[[Category:Indian DJs]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Living people]]
[[Category:Spinnin' Records artists]]
[[Category:Spinnin' Records artists]]
[[Category:Musicians from Berkeley, California]]
[[Category:1988 births]]
[[Category:1988 births]]
[[Category:American people of Indian descent]]
[[Category:American people of Kashmiri descent]]
[[Category:Kashmiri Hindus]]
[[Category:American male musicians of Indian descent]]
[[Category:Musicians from San Diego]]
[[Category:American electronic dance music DJs]]

Latest revision as of 11:24, 28 November 2024

Kshmr
Kshmr in 2013
Kshmr in 2013
Background information
Birth nameNiles Hollowell-Dhar
Also known as
Born (1988-10-06) October 6, 1988 (age 36)
Berkeley, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
  • DJ
  • record producer
Years active2003–present
Labels
Websitewelcometokshmr.com
Signature

Niles Hollowell-Dhar (born October 6, 1988), known professionally as Kshmr (pronounced "Kashmir" and stylized in all caps), is an American musician, DJ, songwriter, record producer, former rapper, and singer.[7][8] He was ranked 23rd on DJ Mag's 2015 Top 100 DJs poll and was awarded highest new entry for the year.[9] In the same poll he elevated to 12th in 2016 and 2017,[10][11] and again in 2020.[12] He was ranked 11th in the same poll in 2021; and in 2022 in same poll he ranked 12. In July 2017, he launched Dharma Worldwide, a sublabel of Spinnin' Records. Kshmr performed live at many music festivals like Coachella, Tomorrowland, EDC, Ultra and Sunburn.

Early life

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Hollowell-Dhar and David Singer-Vine performing as the Cataracs in 2010

Hollowell-Dhar was born in Berkeley, California.[13] His father is a Kashmiri Hindu who emigrated from India, while his mother is American.[14][15] He got his stage name from the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, where his paternal side hails from. His singles "Jammu" and "Kashmir" also derive their names from the state.[16]

Career

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2003–2013: The Cataracs

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Main article: The Cataracs

Hollowell-Dhar was originally part of the hip-hop production duo the Cataracs with high school friend David Singer-Vine, releasing hits such as "Like a G6" with Far East Movement and "Bass Down Low" with DEV, and co-producing others such as Selena Gomez's second song off her debut album Stars Dance.[16] Following Singer-Vine's departure from the duo in 2012, Hollowell-Dhar continued producing music with the name the Cataracs until 2014.[16]

2014: Transition into Kshmr

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In 2014, Hollowell-Dhar started making electro house music under the alias of Kshmr.[17] Under this name, he charted on Beatport. Before he released songs under Kshmr, he co-produced tracks like 'Tsunami' by DVBBS and Borgeous, as well as 'Stampede' by Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Dvbbs, and Borgeous.[18] Hollowell-Dhar released his first single "Megalodon" on February 24, 2014, through Spinnin' Records. A Kshmr and R3hab collaboration resulted in the single "Karate" that charted in SNEP in March 2015.[19] Most of Hollowell-Dhar's songs are released under Spinnin' Records. Hollowell-Dhar started raising attention when his single "Burn", a collaboration with DallasK, debuted reached the Top 40 chart on Beatport then eventually reached No. 1. The song has been released on 3 labels: Revealed Recordings, Spinnin' Records, and Ultra Records.

2015: Secrets

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Hollowell-Dhar and Tiësto during the latter's set at Ultra Music Festival 2015

Until Hollowell-Dhar was introduced at Ultra Music Festival 2015 by Tiësto, his identity was relatively unknown. His song, "Secrets", a collaboration with Tiësto and Vassy[17] was largely successful, streaming through buzz charts, and reaching the top of the Beatport Chart. In June 2015, Hollowell-Dhar announced he would host with Spinnin' Records a remix contest for his track "Jammu"[20] – the first prize being a collaboration with Hollowell-Dhar on a new track. The contest was held on Spinnin Records' Talent Pool platform and the first place went to Kyfra, who won the collaboration with Hollowell-Dhar. In July 2015, Hollowell-Dhar released his highly anticipated debut sound pack exclusively with Splice Sounds.[21] After the contest, Hollowell-Dhar announced his first live performance,[22] at the Fonda Theater, Los Angeles, which took place on September 19, 2015.[23]

2016: The Lion Across the Field

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He released his first EP, "The Lion Across the Field" on May 13, 2016.[24] On July 23, 2016, he performed his first set in the Tomorrowland music festival, on the mainstage. On September 5, 2016, he collaborated with Tigerlily to release his new single, "Invisible Children".[25] Hollowell-Dhar said "The project was already a great start. I added my ideas and it came together pretty quickly. The name comes from a term referring to slum kids in India and places around the world where poverty is so rampant that people begin to stop noticing".[25] Two weeks later, he was awarded "Best Live Act" category on DJ Mag 2016. His place elevated from 23rd to 12th in DJ Mag's 2016 Top 100 DJs list.[26] On October 24, 2016, he collaborated with Bassjackers to release their single "Extreme" featuring Sidnie Tipton via Spinnin' Records.[27] In an emailed statement, Bassjackers said "Besides a musical connection, we also developed a friendship outside of music. We think that friendship contributes to what makes this song so special".[27] In October 2016, he released his new song with Will Sparks titled "Voices" as a free download on Spinnin' Premium.[28]

2017: Dharma Worldwide and Power

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In March 2017, Hollowell-Dhar released "Back To Me" with Crossnaders featuring Micky Blue.[29] He performed at Ultra Music Festival on March 24, 2017, with Timmy Trumpet and played with live musicians throughout the whole set for the first time in his career, as he wrote:

This was a special show for me, playing with live musicians throughout the whole set for the first time in my career. Respect to them and my good friend Timmy Trumpet for stopping by and bringing his magic as well.

On June 16, 2017, "Harder", a collaboration between Hollowell-Dhar and Tiësto, was released via Spinnin' Records.[30] The first song released via Kshmr's label, Dharma Worldwide, was "Festival of Lights", a collaboration with Maurice West. "Festival of Lights" is heavily based on Indian culture.[31] Within a week, Hollowell-Dhar released "Kolkata" on July 28, 2017, a collaboration with JDG and Mariana BO on Dharma.[32] He also played at the mainstage of Tomorrowland 2017 on July 29, a day after releasing "Kolkata". "Divination", a collaboration between Hollowell-Dhar and Dutch duo No Mondays was released on August 4, 2017.[33] "The Serpent" was released on the same day as a collaboration with Snails.[34] On September 22, 2017, Hollowell-Dhar released "Power" with Hardwell on Spinnin' Records.[35] Hollowell-Dhar collaborated with Bollywood singer Sonu Nigam for track "Underwater" which was released on October 13, 2017, on his label Dharma Worldwide.[36][37] On December 1, 2017, Hollowell-Dhar released "Islands"[38] on Dharma Worldwide with electro house producer R3HAB. Within the same month, Hollowell-Dhar worked with producers Marnik and the Golden Army to release a psytrance influenced big room house track titled "Shiva" on December 29, 2017.[39]

2018: House of Cards, Carry Me Home, and Magic

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Kshmr released "House Of Cards" on February 16, 2018, which features Sidnie Tipton, who provided vocals to "Wildcard".[40] Lacking Hollowell-Dhar's notable big room elements, the track is influenced by pop and acoustic components such as guitar riffs in the song's break.[41] He also played the mainstage of Ultra Music Festival Miami with a set presenting new tracks and many of his well-known productions.[42] On May 18, 2018, Hollowell-Dhar released "Doonka" which incorporates elements of both big room and trap music as a free download with Mr.Black.[43] Hollowell-Dhar collaborated with Jake Reese to release "Carry Me Home" on June 15, 2018, a progressive house song originally premiered at his 2018 Ultra Music Festival performance.[44] Commenting on the track's production, Hollowell-Dhar stated, "Carry Me Home started with the drop melody. I was scared I wouldn't find a vocal I loved just as much, but Jake Reese and [co-writer Joren van der Voort] blew me away with what they wrote."[45] He released Greek-influenced single "Opa" with Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike on July 22, 2018,[46][47] and "Neverland" with 7 Skies on August 3, 2018, which combined elements from the genres of bounce and big room house.[48] The duo had previously worked together on a sample pack titled Symphony-Serum Hybrid Orchestra on music creation platform Splice. His next single titled "Good Vibes Soldier", co-produced with Israeli psytrance duo Vini Vici and comprising elements of reggaeton and rap, was released on August 24, 2018.[49] On November 2, 2018, he released big room single "Magic", which features uncredited vocals by Vassy.[50] Dancing Astronaut lauded the track as a return to Hollowell-Dhar's older era sound, together with its vocal resemblance to David Guetta's "Bad".[51] Regarding the song's backstory, Hollowell-Dhar revealed that "Magic" was originally produced with Adrian Lux two years prior, with the duo failing to bring the track into the right direction then. Lux eventually gave up on the song, but Hollowell-Dhar continued working on the song until its final release.[50]

2019: No Regrets and Devil Inside Me

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Hollowell-Dhar's first release of the year was a collaboration with Belgian producer Yves V and American band Krewella titled "No Regrets".[52] Released through Dharma on March 1, 2019, the track's chord patterns and drop were favorably compared to Alan Walker's signature sounds and style.[53][54] In the same month, Hollowell-Dhar released 'Devil Inside Me' with Swedish producer Kaaze and vocalist Kaara.[55] The melody of the song samples some elements the Jewish ballad, "Shalom Aleichem".[56]

Hollowell-Dhar in an interview at Airbeat One 2019

On June 24, 2019, Hollowell-Dhar announced the release of a new educational Dharma Worldwide platform consisting of tutorials, templates, and samples.[57] Following that, a big room collaboration with Australian producer Timmy Trumpet, titled "The People", was released on June 28, 2019.[58] The next day, he released "Lies" with Dutch producer B3rror featuring the vocals of Luciana. Hollowell-Dhar then released "My Best Life" with Australian singer Mike Waters on July 12, 2019. Regarding the song, Niles said, "This song, made by me and Mike Waters, is about social media and how it has become a tool for measuring ourselves. We talked about how it can be freeing to submit to the fact that somebody will always have nicer things and from there the lyrics came together".[59] The track sparked some controversy with Indian rapper Emiway Bantai's song "Machayenge" as they both sampled some portions from Hollowell-Dhar's sample pack Sounds of Kshmr Volume 3.[citation needed]

2020: One More Round

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On October 15, 2020, Hollowell-Dhar released the single "One More Round" featuring Jeremy Oceans. It was released on Spinnin' Records and is a collaboration with Singaporean game developer Garena for their game Free Fire in celebration of the game's "Booyah Day" event which ran from October 16 to November 1. As a result of this collaboration, Free Fire introduced into their game a new character based on Hollowell-Dhar named K.[60]

2021: Harmonica Andromeda

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Hollowell-Dhar released two songs: "The World We Left Behind" featuring Karra and "Around the World" with producer Noumenn and uncredited vocals by Ivy on January 15 and February 26 respectively, as the first and second singles from his debut studio album Harmonica Andromeda.[61] The rest of the album was released on March 19, featuring 11 songs and 3 interludes. On June 11, a deluxe version of the album was released with 5 new songs, amounting to 19 tracks in total.

On May 24, 2021, Hollowell-Dhar, along with Armaan Malik and Eric Nam, released their new joint single, "Echo," in celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.[62] Regarding the song, Hollowell-Dhar said, "Echo is a song about tough relationships that I think we can all relate to. It was a demo I started years ago, unsure of how to finish it until I met Armaan. The voice and story he brought to the song was the perfect fit. Eric lent his awesome talent and it became a cross-country Asian collaboration, which I love."[63]

On August 5, 2021, Hollowell-Dhar released the psytrance-influenced big room house track "Winners Anthem" with Zafrir. Later that month on the 24th, he along with Alok and Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike released a slap house track for Garena Free Fire's 4th anniversary, titled "Reunion".[64]

He then released "Close Your Eyes" with Norwegian artist and music producer Martin Tungevaag on November 19.

2022: Lion Heart

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On February 25, Hollowell-Dhar released the single "Lion Heart" in collaboration with Indian rapper Divine and Argentine freestyle rapper Lit Killah featuring Jeremy Oceans and frequent collaborator Karra.

2023: Karam

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In November 2023, KSHMR released his third studio album, KARAM, marking a significant departure from his previous works. This concept album, rooted in themes of ambition, greed, and retribution, tells the story of a young man who navigates a life of crime and the consequences of his choices. The album features a diverse range of musical styles, blending KSHMR's signature electronic dance music with Indian hip-hop .Over 20 artists collaborated on the project, including KR$NA, Raftaar, Raja Kumari, Talha Anjum, Munawar Faruqui and Hanumankind. [65]

Musical style

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Hollowell-Dhar had a number of Beatport hits, such as "No Heroes", "Burn", "Dead Mans Hand", "Kashmir", "Dogs", "Karate", his remix of duo Nervo's song "It Feels", and "Jammu". His logo, artist name, and tracks like "Delhi", "Jammu", "Kashmir", "Bazaar", "Dharma" and his EP "Paradesi" are based on and/or inspired by his half Kashmiri ethnic descent:[66]

I grew up being familiar with Indian music and movies because of my dad but I wasn't really interested in making music with Indian elements until later on in my life when appreciation for my heritage grew. That's when I started Kshmr as a tribute to my dad and my grandparents who are from [Kashmir].

In 2015, Hollowell-Dhar was ranked number 23 on DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs of the year poll,[67] the highest new entry that year. His position in the Top 100 DJs of 2016 elevated by 11 from the previous year to be placed at 12th.[68]

Hollowell-Dhar currently uses Ableton Live 10 as his DAW. While part of the Cataracs, he used Reason.[69]

In 2023, Hollowell-Dhar expanded his musical style with the Indian hip-hop album Karam.[70]

Discography

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Main article: Kshmr discography
  • Harmonica Andromeda (2021)
  • Karam (2023)

Accolades

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Year Award Nominated work Category Result
2015 DJ Mag Himself Top 100 DJs 23 [71]
2016 12 [72]
2017 12 [73]
2018 18 [74]
2019 15 [75]
2020 12 [76]
2021 11 [77]
2022 12 [78]
2023 15 [79]

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