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a south-asian immigrant with roots in both pakistan and germany, only to later settle in the greater toronto area of canada, ayz conjures a blend of hip hop, trap, electro-pop, world, alternative and film score influences, all coming together for a rather smooth landing in memorable sonic ear candy via dark pop songs with minimalist production wrapped around cinematic soundscapes, further empowered by lyrical themes of self belief, over-coming heartbreak and exploring a modern masculine psyche in the context of fading hollywood iconography, an idea best represented by the first chill-pop style single THE GUNFIGHTER + THE WAR DOCTOR, which hit spotify’s VIRAL 50 INDIA chart and is best known for its driving 808 and empowering lyrics.

ayz is also an indie writer/director who had a short at the SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL, and has his first feature film is available in full for streaming. he’s currently working on a new original screenplay for his second film. 

in rotation rn:

russ
kanye
quavo
$kinny
nirvana 
chris miles
travis scott
post malone 
johnny drama 
nine inch nails
ennio morricone 
johnny yukon 
playboi carti
matt citron
daft punk 
iseeblue
croosh
halsey
banks
m.i.a.

https://koji.to/ayz

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