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RISING MUSIC STAR RAHUL JAIN ON HIS SONGS, SUCCESS AND STUNNING LIVE PERFORMANCES

by ASJAD NAZIR


RISING star Rahul Jain has delivered a remarkable array of music in projects ranging from TV serials to superb solo songs.

Recently released song Badnaam has added to his growing list of hits and clocked up millions of views on YouTube in a short space of time.

The singer, songwriter and composer is also an impressive live performer with an ability to connect with audiences.

With more songs on the way, Rahul is a music talent who is set to rise further, and he was happy to get in the Eastern Eye hot seat before going interstellar to answer some key questions.

What first connected you to music?

The beauty of music and its diversity connected me to it from a young age. That musical connection has been there for as long as I can remember and gets stronger by the day.

Which of your musical projects has given you the greatest joy?

Honestly, every single project I have worked on gives me joy so I cannot select just one. Each piece of music has a part of me in it.

Are you able to tell if a song will be a hit while recording it?

Yes, I can sense it, but the final boss will always be the audience. They will decide what will be a hit or a miss, and I am thankful for their support.

You are a versatile artist, but which genre of music are you most drawn towards?

I love rock, folk and experimental, but will always remain open to all musical genres.

You have also done some stunning cover versions. Which has been your favourite?

Tere Jaisa Yaar Kaha is my favourite one. I had actually created that for a friend and it became viral quite unexpectedly.

You put a lot of emotion in your songs. Where does that come from?

I just try to feel every word in the lyrics, so the emotion comes organically, I guess. You have to really feel a song if you are singing it, whether it is happy or sad.

Who is your own musical hero?

Everyone I come across who are doing good music is my hero, as I learn new things from everyone. I feel that I have been fortunate enough to meet a lot of such heroes on my musical journey.

How much does performing live mean to you and what would you say has been the  most memorable event?

That’s the best part of my musical journey. You feel at the top of the world when people come in numbers to listen to you and sing along. It really is just an amazing feeling. My most memorable one is when I performed solo for a concert in Durban, South Africa, where people came in large numbers for me.

What kind of music dominates your own personal playlist?

My playlist is mainly dominated by Bollywood music, but as I said, I am open to all kinds of music.

What is the master plan going forward for your music?

I am just planning to make something which I like myself and hopefully, even the listeners will have an equally strong connection to it.

Whom would you love to collaborate with?

Some international collaboration would be lovely.

What inspires you?

Every sound I come across or every situation that inspires me musically.

If you could learn something new  in music, what would it be?

I would love to learn more of western music.

Finally, why do you love music?

Music is just so beautiful and has actually given me everything in my life. It is my sense of peace.

Instagram: @rahuljainofficiall

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