Rophnan entered into the mainstream recognition after his debut album Reflection, which pioneered electronic music in Ethiopia.

When he was 10 years old, Rophnan started recording tapes in his classroom, singing and improvising drums to entertain his friends.

The mixtape became an instant success, and in a market lacking local producers, DJs were playing it all across the country.

The remix showcased Rophnan's ability to translate traditional melodies and rhymes into powerful electronic anthems.

Rophnan continued to DJ in clubs and venues in Addis Ababa while creating and developing his own sound, a fusion of Ethiopian cultural elements and his vocals.

I want to say to my younger brothers and sisters, use the computers, internet and smartphones you have in your reach for bigger things.2018 also saw world-famous music group Major Lazer feature the track "Get To Work" on their "Africa To The World" compilation, highlighting Rophnan's place in the forefront of contemporary African music.

[6] At the end of the 2018 Rophnan participated in Coke Studio Africa in Nairobi, where a collaboration with Zambian Rapper Chef 187 resulted in an original track named "All The Way".

[7] The powerful track and the use of ancient African instrumentation, together with cutting-edge sound design, drew positive feedback across the continent and became one of the season musical highlights.

Rophnan gained a sweeping number of fans (stylized as Phans) by being a representative of a new generation's creative force in Ethiopia.

Rophnan released a 16 minutes long three song compilation called SOST (Amharic stylized as ሦስት III) on 17 May 2021.