Born in Mumbai and shaped by the sounds of New York City,
Pranay Mehra a.k.a. Prawns has been immersed in the
world of electronic music since the late ’90s.
Since 2004, he’s been a fixture in NYC’s underground scene,
holding down regular gigs at iconic clubs like Cielo and
Sullivan Room, and sharing decks with legends including
Derrick Carter, Mark Farina, Jody Wisternoff, Josh Wink,
Frankie Knuckles, Lee Burridge and many more
Prawns is celebrated for his ability to seamlessly blend genres—deep house, tech house, and
techno—crafting journeys that rise from melodic peaks to driving, chunky basslines. His sets
are versatile not only in sound but also in setting: from boat parties and beach clubs to
intimate underground basements and world-renowned nightclubs, he knows how to
move a crowd.
Now based in Singapore, Prawns continues to share his passion for electronica worldwide.
