NME 100 Award Recipient, Surya Sen is a British-Bengali electronic producer and rapper from North London who came onto the scene in 2021. Taking part in building crucial connections with south asian collectives such as DAYTIMERS and DialledIn as well as being billed as ‘One to watch’ from the likes of The Guardian, Evening Standard, Mixmag and more. 

He dropped his debut mixtape ‘At What Cost?’ on Skint Records, BMG in 2022. Melding his love for hip hop, electronic, house music and Bangladeshi vocals which cement his unique style and influences. 

The project received 4 stars on NME and was nominated for ‘Best Mixtape’ at the UK AIM Awards against the likes of FKA twigs and Joy Orbison. It was also nominated for ‘PPL Most Played’ Award for receiving numerous syncs across TV (AppleTV & Love Island). Various songs from the project were supported by the likes of Clara Amfo, Pete Tong, Diplo, Iggy Pop, Blessed Madonna, Danny Howard and Jack Saunders across the BBC network. 

His stage name is taken from Bangladeshi revolutionary Surya Sen, a fact that seeps into his output with track ‘Buccho Ni Ba Bhai’ being based on the 1978 murder of textile worker Altab Ali in a racially-motivated attack, which led to widespread protests and the recognition to improve the rights of Bangladeshi immigrants in east London made BBC Asian Network's list of top 20 songs of 2023. 

In 2023 Surya completed a 11 date tour and then supported and opened for both Barry Can’t Swim and Joy Anonymous on the UK leg of their respective tours. Leading to Surya to work with Barry Can't Swim earning a writing credit on Barry’s Mercury Nominated Album ‘When Will We Land?” Surya then reworked and vocalled Barry’s song ‘Always Get Through To You?’ which was included in the EAFC 2024 Official Soundtrack. 

In 2024, Surya was hand selected by the BBC to play at Reading & Leeds as part of their ‘BBC Introducing’ stage. Being billed as a must watch by NME. Surya also was selected by Bobby Friction to headline Glastonbury’s first ever South Asian stage ‘Arrivals’ with his late night high performance set being labelled one of the best across the week. Surya's undeniable ability to craft certified anthems was proven with the colossal popularity of "Wile Out" by Bontan Beats featuring Surya Sen.

2026 is set to be a landmark year for Surya Sen as he continues his creative momentum after signing with the iconic label ULTRA (SONY). With a highly anticipated project on the horizon and collaborations with some of the most exciting names in dance music such as Joy Anonymous, Duke Dumont, Ahadadream, Daniel Bedingfield and more, this new deal is poised to elevate his global presence. This year he’s set to combine his Bengali heritage, the energy of the UK dance scene, and the powerful machine of his new US-based label to build on his success and reach new heights on a global stage.