Singing Through His Struggles, Rapping Through His Problems

This is my first collaboration on the blog. Introducing a friend turned performer and giving his few seconds of fame. 

Struggle gets a man pull up his socks. Left with very little money to spend, Abhinandan Gaikwad who has now created his own identity of AVG Own Style, found his path through lyrics. He wasn’t good at writing essays in school but today his song compositions get people to groove. Started just about a year back into full-fledged performing, I got him talking about how he created his own style. Read on...

How did you get into rapping? A little about your background...

I never really decided into this profession. I would say I started my career as a performer. From my school days I had some creative element in writing and singing, be it poems or just songs. I was also in the school’s band as a head. Along with it came dance and entertainment. So somehow I knew I would get into this field.

Naturally with main steps in all this, I was two steps behind when it came to studies. My talent lay in entertaining others in the classroom more than books. I used to fail in 3 subjects sometimes thus passing in 10^th was a major struggle. I opted for commerce and again was more active in college events. I got myself medals in dance, singing, fashion shows and other activities which only gave a boost to my confidence. I did my graduation as well.

Like an expected pass out, I got a job but couldn’t stick around to it for more than 15 days. Struggles had begun as there was no money in my pockets. I could not ask at home for money so I had to do something, I began with anchoring some events. During this time I wrote my first rap song Marathi Katta Rap, since then there is no looking back. I have written more than 100 raps today, working towards my dream of a performer.

I am not just a rapper, but a playback singer now.

Who is your inspiration?

My only inspiration were my difficulties. I had to rise and then I took to write. In this period I found my lyrics, thus began my compositions. I met a lot off demotivating people as well. Not many look at it so respectfully but I was confident, that itself became my inspiration. 

Your best composition and why?

Without doubt it would be my first song KATTA RAP. I remember I was sitting idle, i did not know what to do. I spoke to a friend of mine and he said why don't you write something. I was fond of poems from the start. I did not know what to even write on so I actually noted down what I was doing. (http://youtu.be/tBljh8suXaw)

How much time do you usually take to compose a track?    

It totally depends on the concept. While it may take me 2 minutes or it may also take me 2 days. At times I have scraped my compositions because I did not feel faithful towards them. At the end of the day it is all about how creative you can be and to feel the concept at the same time.

I work for quality over quantity. I want it to be loved by people so it has to be well prepared.

Tell us something about your projects.

I have done Take It Easy a Bollywood movie in 2015 as a lead rapper performer. (http://youtu.be/i6uB0WkePe8)

Recently I did the film Carrom Queen title song and also performed in the same with the likes of Prathamesh Parab, Arun Kadam, Sachin Bhangrai. It has just released.

And I am currently working on the Ekvira rap, it is my own song and the shoot is in process. I am looking to collaborate with many other artists in days to come.

Besides I have also done a TV serial track with an awesome hunk Mr. Universe. It is a little early to give in more details as I think it is better for it to officially release. The shoot is done, it is in the post-processing stage.   

And yes I have my live stage shows going on and about. (http://youtu.be/hqyIGExkHlE) 

Rapping usually uses alcohol and drug and girls reference in songs.. What is your idea about it?

See, honestly the youth of this country knows everything that goes on, but all they need is guidelines. I opine that you can provide entertainment but with also some social messages.

I don’t like to show the wrong things just for fame. I too write lyrics which are based on these subjects but I haven’t hurt anyone or given wrong cultural references. I try to provide subtle entertainment. The youth knows, but they lack guidance or the understanding of the effects.

                                 

He has his achievements and is climbing steps further in an arena that he fits in. He exhibits the confidence and it always ready to sing for you and he signs off with AVG Own Style Baby!! You’ll can follow his work on  https://m.facebook.com/AVG-OWN-STYLE-551191388351196/