Imran
Imran is a 21 year old Singaporean (in 2001) singer/songwriter who mixes r&b/soul with traditional Asian elements to create his own brand of music. He was originally from the band called, Shouldn't, and now pursues a solo career in music.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
1999 - Shouldn't was formed, first performance at Zuma Pub, then first hiphop gig Rhythm&Poetry 99.
2000 - Started recording demo.
2001 - Started performing fulltime Solo.
2002 - Recorded for Triple Noize & TTC from KL
Demo completed.
2003 - Embarked on Gig organizing too.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yea, live instrumentation rocks, but hiphop gigs are cool too. It doesn't drain you out as much as performing with a live band.
Your musical influences
I listen to R&B and jazz, traditional Indonesian, Malay and Indian, country and pop, and i like hiphop beats alot.
Anything else?
"It took me 5 years and I'm still goin nowhere with this shit, but the important thing is that you don't freakin' give up."
