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Spotlight Interview With Rising Pop Star Raqs

by Out Now Staff
March 20, 2022
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Out Now Magazine Spotlight series featuring pop music rising star Raqs for an interview

Tell us about you:
My name is Raqs, I’m 24 years old and I’m a singer/songwriter from Toronto, Canada. I am currently working at a bank but that’s just to help pay the bills. The real dream is kicking off my music career!  I’ve loved singing ever since i was little, i always dreamed about being a rockstar. I never thought of having a career in music  because I felt I wasn’t good enough or that it wasn’t a realistic goal. It wasn’t until 3 years ago that I started seeing a vocal coach who then I started writing music with. I’ve released a couple songs that didn’t do so well and decided to go back to the drawing board. Since the pandemic, I really took the time to figure myself out and figure out what type of artist I wanted to be, which is why it was important for me to have “Mrs. Monotone” be my first single in a while.

Where are you from?
I was born and raised in Toronto, Canada

​When did you start making music?
In highschool i learned to play the bass guitar and fell in love with it instantly! Around 2019 is when I started writing music and I’ve been working on that ever since. 

​How do you describe your music?
I would describe my music as pop/rock pop/punk 

​Favorite moment from your career?
In the studio listening back to an unreleased song in complete tears with my producer Justin because I couldn’t believe that I was able to create something so raw, vulnerable and emotional. It was like an out-of-body experience. It was weird but so amazing at the same time.

​Who is your biggest musical inspiration?
Amy Winehouse, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus for sure! I feel like I have a huge range of inspirations, Fall Out Boy, Nirvana and Queen were also huge inspirations growing up.

Raqs
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What is your producing software? 
I actually don’t produce my own music! I’ve been working super closely with Justin Toito and Luca Liberatore on quite a few projects! 

What is your favorite track of all time?
Damn, that’s so hard!!! I’d have to say Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen. My mom and I go HARD when that song comes on! 

What is your best-producing tip? 
I wouldn’t know LOL – I still haven’t quite mastered the art of producing and rely on my producers to work their magic! But I will say, I think being a part of the production process is important. I like being there while making the music so you can see it turn into what it is and give your input on the spot instead of waiting for a mix to be done and giving the feedback then. 

Why did you start making music? 
Music has been extremely important to me ever since I was little. When I was sad, happy, mad, embarrassed I would listen to music and know that I wasn’t alone, that there was someone out there that could relate to the things I was going through. And as I got older, the things I didn’t hear in music I would write so other people could listen and know that they weren’t alone either.

Also it’s a great way to relieve stress and anxiety, I feel like artists are mini therapists. In writing sessions I pour out my heart to other writers and it feels GREAT because not only do I have a killer song, I also feel so much better after venting ahah!! 

​What are your goals for the future?
To keep on releasing music, grow my fanbase and go on tour. 

What advice can you give for young music producers/DJs?
DO NOT GIVE UP !!!! There have been sooooo many times that i really wanted to give up… “i’m not good enough, this isn’t realistic, it’s too expensive, i’m getting old ” IGNORE IT!!! One piece of advice i got that i say to myself any time i feel like that  is “you’ll never know unless you try, and if you don’t try you’ll regret it” 

​Please write a message to your fans.
Hi everyone!! I am so excited to release new music, meet new people and start doing some shows!!  This year is gonna be a really great year, I can feel it!! 

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