IRAH – the thunderous bass from the London underground
It’s that time of year again, when people slowly start gearing up for Christmas, and when we begin announcing names for next year’s G! Festival lineup.
The first name you can already start getting excited about is IRAH.
Born into the pounding bass-heart of South London’s sound-system culture, IRAH also spent several formative teenage years in Jamaica. Those roots shine through in a sound that fuses reggae, dancehall, and drum & bass — a blend that has made him one of the most distinctive voices in the British bass scene.
IRAH’s international breakthrough arrived with Chase & Status on the track “Program”, followed by the platinum-selling hit “Baddadan”. He’s collaborated with legends and heavy-hitters including Beenie Man, Flowdan, Popcaan, and Sammy Virji, and has taken the stage at some of the biggest festivals across Europe and the UK.
His newest tracks — “Gunfinger”, “Dis Badman”, and more — are pure high-voltage energy, guaranteed to get crowds moving, even those new to the genre. And with plenty of time before G! kicks off next summer, you can dive in now and get familiar with his sound.
These basslines have been shaking our office for months — and next summer, they’ll shake Götusand.
Want to know more about IRAH? Read an in-depth interview here.
The G! Festival takes place 16–18 July 2026.
