Raman Negi unveils new song “Kismet” and gives a preview of upcoming album

Singer and songwriter Raman Negi has become a household name among rock music fans across the country. His time with the popular band The Local Train has made him an iconic voice in contemporary Indian rock music. Raman is an independent album old (Shaksiyat — will be released in 2023) and is now preparing to release the first single, Kismetfrom his second album. We spoke to him ahead of today’s release to find out what themes he tackles in this song, how his second album will stand out, and more.

“The sound of this new album will be different from my first, Shaksiyat. Kismet will be the single that introduces this album that we plan to release in September. It will have eight tracks and this song captures the feeling of being grateful when you meet cool people – those who support you on your journey and in your life,” he says, adding: “After that ShaksiyatI haven’t stopped writing. I’ve kept writing new material and focusing on this album. With the song, I’m trying to explore new sonic spaces for the album and that’s something I’ve never done before.” Raman further reveals that this song and album represent the culmination of his identity as an independent artist.

When asked how this album will differ from the first, he explains: “Shaksiyat was very inward-looking. Through the album, I found out what my true voice is. With the second album, the themes I’m exploring are more outward-looking. It’s about how I see the world and how I view people, fame, society, relationships and moving on. I feel like with this album, I’ve gotten into a different kind of songwriting and in that scenario, while I’m exploring the world, I’m also looking at where I stand in it and what I think about what other people think about an artist.” He assures us that the album will explore a different kind of storytelling and sounds, which are his main motivating factors.

As Raman continues to explore himself as an artist through his projects, we ask him how much more aligned he is with his goal now, a few years after his exit from The Local Train. He replies, “My only reason for striking out on my own was to explore my voice as an independent artist, to discover my potential. Alignment can only come when you put yourself in different situations as an artist. You will only grow as an artist when you step out of your comfort zone,” he adds.

Kismet appears today on Youtube and other audio data

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