shanti raya

I've been writing and producing music in my bedroom since i was fifteen, and i'm doing it still. I have a deep admiration for all kinds of musical styles, such as jazz and soul, but also hiphop, pop and all kinds of electronic music. Some of my biggest influences are Jack Johnson, Jimi Hendrix, Jordan Rakei, the Isley Brothers, Marvin Gaye, Disclosure and Mac Miller. I have done a few solo gigs already, and finally got a band together to give my music the dynamics it needs for a live performance. With them i had my first performance during ESNS 2025, the renowned international music festival in Groningen. I'm very passionate about playing guitar and bass, and am an absolute nerd for learning new vocal techniques. I produce myself, but one day i'd like to work with other producers so i can focus on playing my instruments, composing and writing lyrics. My music is unique because it is deeply authentic. I connect deeply with my lyrics, and only want to make music that I feel is beautiful. Since the themes i cover are very diverse, so is the music. I go from groovy politically conscious rap mixed with r&b, to heartbreak Indie pop, to upbeat punk-rock, to aggressive Hiphop about standing up against homopobes. Who knows what's next.