SHIR KHAN — BIO 2026

SHORT (approx. 60 words)
Berlin-rooted, Bangkok-based DJ and founder of Exploited Records (2007). Three decades behind the decks, moving freely through house, disco, indie dance, breaks, electro and leftfield club music. Host of the monthly World On A Wire show on Bangkok Community Radio. Appearances include Fabric London, Watergate Berlin, Chinois Ibiza, D-EDGE São Paulo and several editions of Wonderfruit.

LONG
Berlin-rooted and now Bangkok-based, Shir Khan brings three decades of DJ experience, label work and musical instinct to the booth. A selector in the truest sense, his career has always been defined less by genre and more by taste, timing and a deep connection to dancefloor culture.

Since launching Exploited Records in 2007, he has built a reputation as a label founder and tastemaker with a sharp ear for artists before they break through, releasing music that sits outside short-lived trends and closer to lasting club identity. His sets move freely through house, disco, indie dance, breaks, electro and leftfield club music, blending classics, overlooked gems and future-facing records into a journey that feels both spontaneous and carefully shaped.

Before relocating to Bangkok, Shir Khan spent many years as an active part of Berlin's electronic music scene, including his weekly radio show on Radio Fritz. Today, he continues that curatorial thread through his monthly World On A Wire show on Bangkok Community Radio, connecting scenes, discovering new talent and championing independent electronic music.

In Thailand, he has played several editions of Wonderfruit alongside events including Transport, Fly To The Moon and Kolour. International appearances include Fabric London, Watergate Berlin, Chinois Ibiza, Nitsa Barcelona, Social Club Paris, Hive Zurich and D-EDGE São Paulo.

Expect a set full of knowledge, groove and unexpected turns. Music for dancers, diggers and anyone who likes a room to open up record by record.

PHOTOS: Brent Burns (please credit)
BILLING: SHIR KHAN (Exploited)
BOOKING: booking@exploitedghetto.de
GENERAL / PRESS: info@exploitedghetto.de

LINKS
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djshirkhan
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/shirkhan
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/22Rbpv7Uc8pB1s9gJBJI4T
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/shir-khan/252870689
Bandcamp: https://shirkhanofficial.bandcamp.com
Resident Advisor: https://ra.co/dj/shirkhan
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@djshirkhan
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@djshirkhan
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djshirkhan
Substack: https://substack.com/@djshirkhan

PRESS
"It's like everything good that's happening in dance culture right this second." — Pitchfork
"Shir Khan is one of Berlin's hardest working and most entertaining DJs in any of the dozen genres he plays in." — XLR8R
"A labour of love for label boss Shir Khan, Exploited Records has built its name by releasing danceable, hard-working records. Larger than life." — DJ Mag
"Shir Khan's mix bottles the zeitgeist's giddy thrills with plenty of style and substance." — Mixmag
"Back in 2007, the born and bred Berliner Shir Khan began Exploited, a hybrid record label boasting an impressive roster of artists, and a heavy, deep house sound. Ten years later, Exploited is a staple in the music libraries of underground house fans worldwide." — THUMP
"In a sea of identikit imprints, Berlin born label Exploited continues to surprise and impress us with their unique and varied output." — Wonderland
"Exploited, the magnificent label from Berlin, can surely be called one of the leading labels of contemporary house music." — Deep House Amsterdam
