Ananmay 'Azazel' Narain
As cliche as it may sound, I analyze data by day, and make music by night. I wish to bridge the gap between these two worlds at Spotify by innovating new ideas and collaborating with likeminded individuals, bringing together both the perspectives of a creator and a consumer. Here is a glimpse of my artistic side and journey.
World Beatbox Championship
Took a terrifying yet life changing solo trip to Berlin at the age of 18 to become the first Indian to compete against his idols at the triennial World Beatbox Championship.
Watch PerformanceIndian Beatbox Champion
Became the youngest national beatboxing champion of India at the age of 17.
Watch PerformanceVerified Spotify Artist
Took a deep breath and tried something new by uploading my first song, 'Parwa' on Spotify, rapping in my native language - Hindi. The literal translation of 'Parwa' is 'Care'. This song is really close to my heart and it took my friends shoving me into the recording studio to get this done. I am glad they did.
Listen on SpotifyNo Comment A Cappella
Being a beatboxer, it was only natural for me to want to see what A Cappella was about at university. Let's just say that it was a humbling and an extremely fun experience to make music and compete against other groups. Check out our song with me on vocal percussion. Please note that it isn't a lot like Pitch Perfect, it's quite impossible for 15 people to freestyle and sound good at the same time.
Listen on SpotifyInterview and Beatboxing Showcase on MTV
I was stoked when MTV reached out to me to represent the Indian beatboxing community and do a 50-minute interview. Imagine my excitement when the interview and showcase hit more than 33,000 views on Facebook. Brilliant times!
Watch InterviewPerformance Highlights
Notable Performances and Accolades
- Opened for Trippie Redd and Borgore in Illinois, USA, and performed in front of a nerve-wracking and exciting crowd of 5000+ music lovers.
- Performed at the Summer Camp Music Festival in Illinois, USA with a footfall of over 20,000 fans and artists alike.
- Placed among the top 8 beatboxers at the Open Asia Beatbox Battle held in Malaysia
- Accumulated over 15,000 beatboxing lovers and followers on TikTok and got featured in FYGU Fest's TikTok profile hitting over 3.2 million views!