Aneesa Sheikh: “Bad Thing” (Exclusive Interview)
What inspires your music?
Experiences inspire my music. Songwriting is using your imagination and telling a story through lyrics. Music to me is a language I speak Fluently that is foreign to many people.
How did you start your recording career?
I began playing guitar when I was eight years old and songwriting at fourteen. Since then I have gone on to perform at live shows and record a couple of original songs. Last year I decided to attend IMTA New York 2019 where I won awards: most Sought after Female Talent, Female Junior model of the Year and a scholarship to record an original Song.
That is when I cowrote my single "Bad Thing" and recorded it. I wanted a song that appealed to a younger crowd and displayed myself for what I am: a teenager, both in the music video and the lyrics.
What is your genre and influences?
The style of my music would be singer-songwriter, Pop-folk. My biggest influence would have to be "Jewel" along with so many others such as: Santana, The Black Keys, etc.
How do you define success?
To me, Success is working so hard at something that you begin to obsess over it and when you naturally stop caring what others say about your passion because you want it that bad.
What can we expect from you in 202?
MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC is how I see my 2020 unfolding. I plan on continuing to develop my music and releasing an EP of original songs.
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Youtube Music video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KER9r2f_xw