DHL Fast-Track returns with British-Punjabi artist Raf-Saperra bringing fans an exclusive live pop-up experience which celebrates South Asian music from its roots to a global stage.

Taking place in London, the event will offer a rare glimpse into Raf’s creative world, exploring the influences, stories and cultural connections that shape his sound. The intimate conversation will be followed by a special performance from Raf-Saperra, produced exclusively for fans.

DHL will play an integral role in bringing the event to life, transporting traditional instruments from India to the UK and helping connect musical heritage across continents. Attendees will also have the chance to get their hands on limited-edition merchandise created for the event. Together, these elements highlight DHL’s role in enabling global creative exchange and bringing artists and fans closer together.

A mini-film will document the journey leading up to the event, telling the story of Raf-Saperra’s rise from DHL courier to globally recognised artist. Having previously spent two years behind the wheel for DHL, Raf often used his time on the road listening to and developing the music that would eventually shape his own career. The film will explore how those early experiences helped fuel his creative ambition, charting his path from local talent to international artist. Alongside showcasing the cultural influences that shape Raf’s world, the film will highlight the unique full-circle nature of this partnership with DHL who are supporting an artist who was once part of its team.

DHL FAST-TRACK is our music programme created in collaboration with Universal Music Group and Abbey Road Studios, aimed at shining the spotlight on exceptional artists and fast-tracking their rise to global stardom by leveraging both companies’ local and global expertise. DHL is supporting the hottest artists by accelerating their local to global journey, by helping connect their distinctive sound with audiences across the globe through unforgettable music moments.

Raf-Saperra is at the vanguard of a cultural renaissance. UK-born and globally rooted, he merges the visceral soul of Punjabi folk with the uncompromising edge of contemporary hip-hop. His genre-defying sound, marked by raw vocal delivery and sharp lyrical presence, has carved out a lane all his own—bridging centuries-old traditions with a modern street ethos.

With an undeniable global presence, Raf has headlined sold-out tours across the UK, USA, Canada, and Australia, while collaborating with legendary South Asian artists such as Ustaad Dildar Hussain and Sukshinder Shinda, as well as East Coast rap royalty Ghostface Killah and Conway the Machine.

This year, Raf released his highly anticipated album Venomz Vol. II and was nominated for a JUNO Award. he also underwent a sold-out world tour, playing in the biggest venues of his career to date, culminating in a sold-out homecoming show at Somerset House in London this July.

2026 also saw Raf return as a featured artist on “Bass Dhol” alongside Ahadadream and Skrillex. a club-forward EDM record built around traditional Punjabi folk vocals reaching number 1 on the official British Asian chart. While the collaboration signals international reach, the real story is structural: Punjabi-language vocals and folk traditions are being positioned as the primary hook within modern dance and bass music.