Ivan Khatchoyan is an Armenian-Canadian drummer, producer, and songwriter based in Melbourne, Australia. He is best known as a founding member of the funk trio Cookin' on 3 Burners, where he plays drums and contributes to production. The group, formed in 1997, has gained international recognition for their dynamic blend of R&B, soul, and funk.
In addition to his work with Cookin' on 3 Burners, Ivan runs Choi Records, a label he established in 2015 to showcase his musical projects and collaborations. Through Choi Records, he has produced for acts such as The Traffic, Big Words, Thando, Fulton Street, La Hazel, and Candice Monique & the Optics.
Ivan's production skills were highlighted in the global success of "This Girl," a track by Cookin' on 3 Burners featuring Kylie Auldist. Originally released in 2009, the song was remixed by French DJ Kungs in 2016, reaching number one in multiple countries and amassing over a billion streams.
In addition to his work with Cookin' on 3 Burners, Ivan runs Choi Records, a label he established in 2015 to showcase his musical projects and collaborations. Through Choi Records, he has produced for acts such as The Traffic, Big Words, Thando, Fulton Street, La Hazel, and Candice Monique & the Optics.
Ivan's production skills were highlighted in the global success of "This Girl," a track by Cookin' on 3 Burners featuring Kylie Auldist. Originally released in 2009, the song was remixed by French DJ Kungs in 2016, reaching number one in multiple countries and amassing over a billion streams.