Singer-songwriter Zaeden on his new song ‘Raaz’ and what inspires his music

Singer-songwriter Zaeden’s first song of the 12 months ‘Raaz’ is impressed by journeys; not simply his, however of the many individuals round him. 

“My journey is a bit of a ‘Raaz’, a secret,” Zaeden laughs. “But there are so many other stories around me of people who love in secrecy and in silence, and these stories never really turn into proper partnerships owing to a host of reasons. Subconsciously it just sparked something in me, about a song,” says the younger Mumbai-based musician. 

Having begun his journey in music at 14, Zaeden, born Sahil Sharma, has donned many hats; as a DJ, music producer, songwriter and singer. While he shot to fame with the song ‘Tere Bina’ in 2019, he launched his debut album Genesis 1:1 in 2021, and has since launched impartial singles that embrace ‘5 am’, ‘Aa Mil’ and ‘Dooriyan’. 

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In the lilting, melancholic ‘Raaz’ composed by The Rish and Zaeden and written by Shayra Apoorva, Zaeden and Shaiyla Taneja, a educated ballet dancer, twirl and sway in a wood-panelled bar, framed by sepia tones. Working on the song took almost six months, one thing Zaeden says has been a studying expertise. “I had to make sure that this comes out in the best manner, and for me to balance out every department which includes music, dance, and writing has been a learning,” he says. 

Zaeden’s model of sentimental electronic-pop music and lyrics that predominantly focus on romance is an thrilling style to be part of, given how pop music appears to be having fun with the highlight world over. Back residence as effectively, a gradual however certain motion is constructing, with boy bands seemingly making a comeback by younger boy teams First5 and Outstation, lady group W.i.S.H and extra. 

“I think all eyes are on India right now, and we see how amazing overall fan engagement is. We’re seeing how Punjabi music has been accepted by fans, and Hindi pop music too is slowly but surely gaining traction. It is about time we see an independent Hindi song on the global charts and I really hope this happens soon, given that we have everything to support this rise,” he says. 

While there are thrilling developments within the pop music area Zaeden is hoping to discover however stays tight-lipped about, he’s additionally prepping for a stint on the silverscreen. “Looking back, I feel my biggest strength has been transitions. I  started touring at the age of 18, dropped out of two colleges, was a DJ, dabbled in singing, dance music, songwriting and more. I have put my family under a lot of pressure but they have also been supportive,” he says. 

While he started the 12 months with his debut dwell present in Singapore and adopted it up with two reveals in Australia, Zaeden is now knee-deep in selling ‘Raaz’ which included a go to to schools and partaking with his followers there, all whereas strumming on his guitar and singing onstage. 

“I’m going to be doing a writing camp soon and hopefully something sparks from there. I think I should be a bit more consistent with songs, and in December I hope to work on an EP if the writing camp does turn out productive. I really also want to work on a dance song again,” he sings off.