Each Measure Feature: Kamakshi Khanna

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Mumbai-based singer/songwriter Kamakshi Khanna establishes herself as one of indie music's leading female figures in India, blending pop, R&B/Soul, and folk influences with her stunning vocal delivery and emotive storytelling. Trained in both Hindustani and Western classical music, Kamakshi's crossover versatility has seen her perform across the country in 14 languages. Her intimate songwriting on themes of love and heartbreak resonates strongly with her audience. Most recently, her Hindi single 'Qareeb' released in 2020 became an overnight success with millions of views within months and was awarded 'Song of the Year' in Rolling Stone India. Her crossover with OAFF on 'Duur' saw her mainstream success with spins on Netflix India's 'The Fame Game' and Lionsgate's 'Jugaadistan'. Kamakshi's YouTube and Instagram series 'Green Room Sessions' gives an organic look into her unreleased music with over 300K+ views. With appearances at major festivals and collaborations with musical legend AR Rahman, Kamakshi Khanna continues to make her mark.

Kamakshi Khanna kicks off her second studio EP with the explosive single, ‘Love Is Not A Fucking Game.’ A brutal takedown of modern romance, the track details the pain of feeling cast aside in a relationship, exploring the mind games, mixed signals, and power struggles that have overshadowed the purity of true love. With her unforgettable live performance at Lollapalooza India 2024, now is the time for her to release this single, accompanied by a powerful music video. The intense visuals, directed by Vasudha Rungta and animated by Rahul Unadkat and Crispin Cardoz, depict a woman trapped within a video game as she battles heartbreak and an overarching feeling of manipulation. As she manages to escape the game, the video transforms into a damning statement for anyone who has ever felt trapped in a losing battle of a relationship, showing Khanna’s journey and evolution as an artist and a collaboration with some of the best musicians.

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Spending years writing and performing as a child, Long Beach native Naomi Cheyanne was recognized for her talents early on. Immersing herself in RnB and Pop genres, Cheyanne’s distinct vocal melodies and intuitive lyricism was easily admired by listeners. Fueling her passion for writing and recording, Cheyanne started an independent music production company known as Smug Sounds in 2020 helping thousands of independent artists through songwriting, music production, marketing and playlist curating.

https://www.naomicheyanne.com
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