Nirmika Singh
Nirmika Singh | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 June 1987 Delhi, India |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Performer, Lyricist, Speaker |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Nirmika Singh (born June 7, 1987) is a singer-songwriter, lyricist and music critic based in Mumbai[1] She has to her name a solo album, two singles and multiple collaborations.[2] Nirmika currently holds the position of Executive Editor, Rolling Stone India, the Indian edition of the International music magazine[3] Nirmika is one of the voices in music journalism in India and is also the youngest person to have a leadership role at Rolling Stone.[4]
Early Life[edit]
Nirmika was born and raised in New Delhi.[5] She attended St. Anthony's Senior Secondary school, New Delhi and studied Journalism at Lady Shri Ram College for Women.[6] She did her M.A. in Political Science at Jawaharlal Nehru University. Her mother, Karuna Singh, is a former senior administrative officer who served in the central government.[7] While studying in Lady Shri Ram College for Women, she also fronted her own retro band and performed three nights a week at a local club.[8]
Career[edit]
After a stint with The Indian Express as a trainee journalist, Singh moved to Mumbai in 2011 to join Hindustan Times as a music writer. During her first few months, she formed her first rock band in the city, Nirmika & The Few Good Men, and played club gigs and corporate shows before going solo in 2013. [9] As the editorial head of the company, Singh is credited with rebranding the Indian edition to reflect a more youthful, contemporary and pop culture-centric approach in both its print and digital avatars.[10] Under her leadership, Rolling Stone India has boasted exponential growth on social media and has become the only print magazine to have exclusive official partnerships with Twitter India and Facebook India.[11] A young, influential woman in the music industry and an outspoken feminist, Singh is much sought-after as a speaker at music conferences and business conclaves.[12]
Debut Album ‘Jhoothe’[edit]
In 2016, Singh released her debut album "Jhoothe" along with two music videos that premiered on MTV Indies: the title track and “Khilauney”.[13] On the album, Nirmika wrote, composed and sang all the songs and collaborated with award-winning flautist Naveen Kumar (musician) and Canadian cellist Jake Charkey.[14] “I make a living doing what I love most. Writing allows me to be an observer, thinker, analyst and a journalist.Singing brings out the performer in me, and demands an instant connect with people, without any barriers of literacy or language. I enjoy having the best of both worlds!” she said in an interview with Deccan Herald." [15]
Music collaborations[edit]
As a lyricist, Singh collaborated with award-winning composer Clinton Cerejo and Bollywood playback sensation Arijit Singh in 2016 for a viral song, “Drive Mein Junoon,” which raked in over 11 million views. [16] A frequent collaborator with Clinton Cerejo, her other notable songs include “Anjaana” and “Calling Your Name” from the former’s new project Shor Police. [17]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Personal Chords".
- ↑ "I am playing to my strengths no".
- ↑ "Stand up and be heard to change mindsets".
- ↑ "Journalism course at LSR".
- ↑ "Nirmika Singh".
- ↑ "Journalism course at LSR".
- ↑ Singh, Karuna (2007). "PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE : A CRITICAL ANALYSIS". The Indian Journal of Political Science. 68 (3): 629–640. JSTOR 41856360.
- ↑ "In The Mix".
- ↑ "She's the music maker".
- ↑ "Nirmika Singh".
- ↑ "Rolling Stone India is Back With Its Music Series #RollingWithNexon, in Partnership With Twitter and Tata Motors".
- ↑ "We Don't Realize The Range of Issues Women Have to Deal With".
- ↑ "Singer-songwriter Nirmika to release debut EP, 'Jhoothe".
- ↑ "A finesse with folk and fusion".
- ↑ "She is the music maker".
- ↑ "List of songs recorded by Arijit Singh".
- ↑ "Second Phase of Kar Mumbai".
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