them . And there are so many different avenues like DMs , Instagram Live , etc through which one can speak to fans . And if your fans are happy , you will be happy , that ’ s what I believe matters to an artist . I am delighted that I have the opportunity and the privilege of having an audience .
Do you think you have to do things differently as a musician ?
I think what music has brought to my life is a little bit of discipline . Actually , I started focusing on my singing during the first lockdown , and it was a way of dealing with what was happening around me and also because I wanted to make music a bigger part of my life . I understand that you reach a certain level of maturity and expertise , one needs to work hard and I give music that respect and effort . It has made life even more hectic , but I am loving it ! Music makes my heart happy .
Tell us 2 things you like and 2 things you dislike about the Indie music scene in India .
There have been times that I haven ’ t been comfortable with the way some things are in the industry but I don ’ t know enough to have an opinion . I have been a content creator since I was 16 , and I ’ ve seen a lot of different sides and scenarios but I haven ’ t achieved enough I think to pass an opinion just yet .
Name 3 artists you love to collaborate with in the Indian Indie scene and why ?
I don ’ t have a wishlist because if one is on the same / similar wavelength , then I would like to work with everyone ! A true collaboration is the coming together of two artists minds . I listen to a lot of hip-hop and I would love to work with Indian hip-hop artists . I love what acts like Hasan Raheem , Shamoon Ismail , When Chai Met Toast , The Local Train are doing and I really vibe with their thought and work . I would love to understand the way they approach their music and create music .
What are your upcoming projects and plans for 2022 ?
I have been so busy and involved with releasing music for Dastaan that I haven ’ t really got the time to think about 2022 . But one of the most important tasks for the new year is building my studio where I will write music and learn production . Manzeel will release more music . My head is full of new songs that need to come out . But Dastaan releases in early 2022 and I am fully pumped up for that . And the response from fans has been overwhelming . I feel like I need to find that Tanzeel sound as well . I have been open to different sounds and ideas and now I would like to zone in on what really makes me tick as a musician .
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