A highly-anticipated live favorite, now primed for global release, is out now.
Indonesian DJ and producer Whisnu Santika continues to stake his claim as one of the most exhilarating names on the international electronic circuit. His new release, titled ‘Yalla Habibi’, arrives as a confident, mainstage-ready statement, channeling the full force of his signature Indo Bounce sound on a global scale.
Road-tested as Whisnu Santika’s go-to opener, ‘Yalla Habibi’ bursts to life with a blast of festival horns before charging straight into a seismic build. Santika pulls no punches on the drop, unveiling the latest rendition of his Indo Bounce sound; sharp, explosive, and full of surprises. The resulting beat blares with melody but stays nimble, utilizing a dribbling kick to add a rhythmic swing rarely found in tracks built for stages this size.
Beyond its sheer size, ‘Yalla Habibi’ circles back to the personal narratives driving Whisnu Santika’s music, this time his own path toward love. With the Arabic title translating to “let’s go, my love”, the release highlights a rising talent who brings the party without ever losing the capacity to look inward. It also takes inspiration from the energetic Balkan brass bounce of ‘Iag Bari’, weaving that spirit into the track’s DNA.
“Every small step can lead us to big moments,” Santika says. “‘Yalla Habibi’ is a journey where the path is just as meaningful as the destination.”
‘Yalla Habibi’ marks another decisive step in Whisnu Santika’s mission to bring Southeast Asian dance music to the world stage. What began as a live set opener now reaches streaming audiences worldwide, extending the Indo Bounce footprint far beyond its Jakarta roots. In doing so, Santika reminds us that not only does music move without borders, but so does the culture that shapes it.
Whisnu Santika is a pioneering Indonesian artist who rose from Central Java’s underground scene to become a leading force in Southeast Asia’s electronic music landscape. He’s the creator of Indo Bounce – a genre-blending sound that fuses house, breaks, and baile funk with Southeast Asian rhythms. Known for hits like ‘Chitty Chitty Bang’, “Cartel,” “Mi Casa,” and “J-Town,” Whisnu has performed at global stages including Tomorrowland, Amsterdam Dance Event, and Djakarta Warehouse Project. His music is shaped by deep cultural roots and diverse influences like Major Lazer and Brazilian dance music, while his creative approach is fueled by a passion for community, history, and spirituality. With an ever-evolving sound and commitment to global representation, Whisnu is helping to redefine Indonesia’s place in the global electronic music scene.
Catch Whisnu Santika’s new release ‘Yalla Habibi’ out now on streaming platforms worldwide.
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