We recently connected with N’shai Iman and have shared our conversation below.

N’shai Iman, appreciate you joining us today. Are you happy as a creative professional? Do you sometimes wonder what it would be like to work for someone else?

I love being a creative but being able to use your passion as a job can have its ups and downs. When I first started writing my own music, I never thought my songs would take me where I am today. I always wrote to express my feelings or if I just heard a beat that had a nice sound. But now, in a way, I write for my audience. Sometimes I have to catch myself because when I am writing a song to appeal to my audience, the song began to lose its authenticity. With this in mind, I now try to be mindful of not writing a song for the wrong reasons. Separating my craft from the business side of music creation is important for me. I want my audience to understand where I am coming from and also relate to the music as much as possible. I don’t want to create music just for the money or the streams, I make music to express myself. I am also a graduate of Bowling Green State University, so I do plan to have a side job while also working on building my music career.

N’shai Iman, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

My name is N’shai Iman, I am a 22 year old singer-songwriter based in Columbus Ohio. I started writing music ever since I was little but really took it seriously in 2018 under my old artist name I M a N I. I decided to make the switch from I M a N I to N’shai Iman which influenced my first project Transition. I wanted anyone who listened to the ep to understand the range I have as an RnB singer. I wanted to add aspects of pop, funky, and rap within the ep to showcase the variety N’shai Iman truly has. Within my music, I am inspired by my environment and feelings. So within each song, there is a unique meaning involving my experiences and bits and pieces of other people’s experiences. This gives a relatable feeling for my audience when listening to my music.

Looking back, are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?

If you have the resources, learn to record your own music! You’ll be able to record in your own time and learn the way you want your songs to go. As an independent artist trying to find studio time and trying to find the money to do so can be very expensive. But if you are able to invest in an interface, a good microphone, and headphones, you’ll be good to go! All you need to do then is create a soundproof space for yourself and familiarise yourself with a DAW that works for you. Do this and you’ll be able to work on your own time without worrying about a time limit when working in a studio.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

The most rewarding aspect of being an artist is the influence it has on my supporters. Like I said before I want my songs to relate to my supporters as much as it relates to me. I want people to feel something when they listen to my music. So when I get DMS or messages about how much a song meant to someone, it is one of the most rewarding feelings being an artist.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://linktr.ee/Nshaiiman
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nshaiiman/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nshaiiman
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5kYvl-HPNnbylrxUu5jDg

Image Credits
Jacob Sanders Haven Conn