An Interview with Keanu Askar
In a world where music serves as a universal language, Keanu Askar is making his voice heard. At just 18 years old, this talented producer, songwriter, and artist has already spent six years refining his craft. In this interview, Keanu shares the story behind his creative beginnings, his challenges, inspirations, and what fans can expect next from this young innovator.
Tell us a little about yourself.
I’m an 18-year-old music producer, songwriter, and artist. I started producing music six years ago and began writing lyrics when I was 13. I play guitar and have been releasing music for two years now. Initially, I released music under the name Nick Vegas, but later changed it to my actual name, Keanu Askar. Everything I release is entirely produced, written, and recorded by me. I’ve also had one feature on another artist’s song, Good Life, which I produced and wrote as well.
Who or what inspired you to start making music? And, when did you start?
I was inspired by Juice WRLD when I was younger. My older brother also got me into music production—I used to watch him DJ, and it looked so cool to me. My mother pushed me into playing guitar when I was just three years old. At the time, I wasn’t thrilled, but looking back, I’m incredibly grateful for it.
What is your biggest challenge as an artist?
I had to push myself out of my comfort zone to release music. Getting used to hearing my own voice and performing in front of an audience were big hurdles for me.
What is your favorite project or single you have released?
My favorite release so far is my latest song, Not the Same.
Who are your inspirations? What artists or bands are you listening to?
I draw a lot of inspiration from Juice WRLD, Iann Dior, The Kid LAROI, Polo G, and Lil Tjay. I’m into melodic rap and love exploring that sound.
What’s the process behind working on a song like?
My process starts with finding a beat that resonates with me. I create the beat first, find a topic to write about, and then dive into writing lyrics. Once that’s done, I record and mix the song, and it’s ready to go.
Tell me about your upcoming music and what inspired you to create it!
I have a lot of unreleased tracks that explore a variety of topics. The most common theme is breakups and personal experiences that other young people can relate to.
Keanu Askar’s story is one of determination, growth, and raw talent. With his unique ability to translate personal experiences into relatable, melodic tracks, he’s carving out a space for himself in the music industry. Whether he’s tackling themes of heartbreak or overcoming the challenges of performing, Keanu continues to prove that his passion and dedication are unstoppable. Keep an eye on this rising star as he gears up to close the year strong and sets his sights on even greater heights in the future. Tune in on Spotify or wherever you stream music digitally.