Did You Hear British-Pakistani DJ Ahadadream’s Track in the iPhone 16 Ad?
British-Pakistani DJ and producer Ahadadream, whose real name is Ahad Elley, has made waves with his track “TAKA” featured in the launch ad for the new iPhone 16 series. The song also set the tone for Apple’s grand unveiling event in San Francisco on September 9.
Ahadadream took to social media to express his excitement, posting, “@apple just launched the new iPhone with ‘TAKA’,” and tagging collaborators Skrillex and Priya Ragu. He shared his exhilaration at seeing his track during the keynote event, noting a particularly thrilling moment when Shazam appeared on screen at 1m23s, adding a crying emoji to his post.
The news was met with widespread enthusiasm, especially among fans in Pakistan, highlighting Ahadadream’s growing influence on the global music scene. Known for his dynamic, drum-centric style, Ahadadream blends diverse musical influences, including those from Pakistan, the UK, and the African diaspora.
In the UK club music circuit, Ahadadream has earned acclaim, with his tracks becoming staples for renowned DJs like Peggy Gou, Fred again.., Four Tet, Skrillex, Dixon, Jamie XX, Bonobo, Laurent Garnier, VTSS, and Ben UFO.
