Bengali born, Queens raised Anik Khan returns with a new single, “Renegade,” premiered by Ebro on Beats 1 Radio. The track is produced by Anik and Benin’s Rvdical The Kid and features an incredible second half transformation from rap banger into West African dance rhythm, a reflection of music’s powerful ability to bring culture together. Artwork for the new single comes from acclaimed Canadian (by way of Pakistan) pop artist Hatecopy.

2016 has been a turbulent year, filled with violent acts of terrorism and hateful rhetoric from world leaders. In these divisive times, songs like “Renegade” encourage people to come together and share in their differences. For Anik, who grew up humble as the son of a freedom fighter turned taxicab driver, is about embracing that struggle and identity in general, and learning to appreciate the struggles and identities of other people.