<p>Mumbai-based rapper Loka says that his debut album <em>Autobiography</em> is a celebration of his struggles as a singer and highlights his views about the 'world around him'. In an email interview with <em>DH</em>, he added that it is not easy to be an independent performer as the Indian hip-hop market is not too strong. He also highlighted that an artist can survive only if he has command over the technical aspects of the craft. </p>.<p><strong>Edited excerpts from the interview:</strong></p>.<p><strong>What encouraged you to work on your debut album <em>Autobiography</em>?</strong></p>.<p>My listeners and the world around me encouraged me to write (work on) by autobiography. It deals with my journey while highlighting my feeling towards the world. My musicality ( musical preferences) is another aspect of the album. </p>.<p><strong>Why is the album titled <em>Autobiography</em>?</strong></p>.<p>The album is titled <em>Autobiography</em> as it revolves around it my journey while focusing on the people around me. It talks about the way in which I made a name for myself while touching upon my struggles in the music industry. </p>.<p><strong>The most challenging song in the album?</strong></p>.<p><em>OOH </em>was arguably the most challenging song from the album. It took me a while to get the melody and the lyrics right. I had not worked on a song even while collaborating with other artists. <br /> <br /><strong> How easy or difficult is it for an independent artist to find an audience?</strong></p>.<p>It is difficult because the Indian hip-hop (scene) is still evolving and not many artists have made it (big)). In fact, a lot are still struggling. You need to be good at it with the technical aspects and the writing. </p>.<p><strong>As a musician, how did you find the movie Gully Boy?</strong></p>.<p>I'm not aware of it because I have not watched it.</p>.<p><strong>What are your future plans?</strong></p>.<p>I would really want to drop albums and collaborate with artists. The idea is to do more music. </p>
<p>Mumbai-based rapper Loka says that his debut album <em>Autobiography</em> is a celebration of his struggles as a singer and highlights his views about the 'world around him'. In an email interview with <em>DH</em>, he added that it is not easy to be an independent performer as the Indian hip-hop market is not too strong. He also highlighted that an artist can survive only if he has command over the technical aspects of the craft. </p>.<p><strong>Edited excerpts from the interview:</strong></p>.<p><strong>What encouraged you to work on your debut album <em>Autobiography</em>?</strong></p>.<p>My listeners and the world around me encouraged me to write (work on) by autobiography. It deals with my journey while highlighting my feeling towards the world. My musicality ( musical preferences) is another aspect of the album. </p>.<p><strong>Why is the album titled <em>Autobiography</em>?</strong></p>.<p>The album is titled <em>Autobiography</em> as it revolves around it my journey while focusing on the people around me. It talks about the way in which I made a name for myself while touching upon my struggles in the music industry. </p>.<p><strong>The most challenging song in the album?</strong></p>.<p><em>OOH </em>was arguably the most challenging song from the album. It took me a while to get the melody and the lyrics right. I had not worked on a song even while collaborating with other artists. <br /> <br /><strong> How easy or difficult is it for an independent artist to find an audience?</strong></p>.<p>It is difficult because the Indian hip-hop (scene) is still evolving and not many artists have made it (big)). In fact, a lot are still struggling. You need to be good at it with the technical aspects and the writing. </p>.<p><strong>As a musician, how did you find the movie Gully Boy?</strong></p>.<p>I'm not aware of it because I have not watched it.</p>.<p><strong>What are your future plans?</strong></p>.<p>I would really want to drop albums and collaborate with artists. The idea is to do more music. </p>
