The journey of NYLEZ K begins in the heart of Vancouver, British Columbia. Neil K Pranjivan was born into a family who had an obsession for music, but it was the impact of his father who inspired him to become a male vocalist. By inheriting the sounds of bollywood music at a very young age it taught him how to expand his kaleidoscopic range of emotion and depth that he uses in his music today.

Using YouTube’s platform catapulted Neil from making covers in his own bedroom, to redefining himself as an artist, and becoming NYLEZ K. In order to achieve this, he decided not to continue his mundane studies as an accountant, instead learned how to create music from the ground up. Inspired by the likes of Drake and The Weeknd he connects with his audience through the use of dark tones and trap rhythm, swaying them with harmonious melodies, and engaging them with his dynamic lyrical flow. 2018 is where he exemplified this work by the release of his first single “2Myself” followed by “Remind Me” later that year and headlining his own show downtown Vancouver in 2019.

Entering the next phase as a refined producer, singer-songwriter, and engineer, NYLEZ K is ready embark on a new journey, to show his true potential.

I’m Asad Khan — a producer, musician, singer, and DJ.

Formerly known as Khanvict, I built a career as a high-energy DJ — a path that reflected one part of me, but not all. My many parts didn’t always seem like they could exist in the same room,
let alone the same person.

Born in Pakistan, I’m deeply influenced by mystic Sufi philosophy, the listening traditions passed down from my grandfather, and my mother’s poetic sensibility. I was fortunate to be exposed to the greats of Pakistani music — Mehdi Hassan, Noor Jahan, and Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan — from a very young age.

When I moved to Canada at 13, I was swept into the world of electronic music and its immersive soundscapes. I became both an engineer and an artist, rooted in heritage and modern innovation. For a long time, I felt I had to choose between tradition and experimentation, art and science, the East and the West — which left me feeling isolated and misunderstood. I didn’t quite belong anywhere, because I belonged to all of it. I now understand these worlds aren’t separate — they’re connected through my own, and our collective, existence.

My sound is about reclaiming that truth. I blend cinematic textures, rich low-end frequencies, and live instrumentation, drawing from Qawwali, Ghazal, and Indian classical forms. Committed to high-fidelity sound, I work to bring depth and clarity to classical and folk-rooted music. For me, it’s not about performance — it’s about connection: to self, to spirit, to others, and between worlds. I aim to create work that is timeless, ever-evolving, and deeply human.

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