Life, Values & Legacy: Our Chat with Imran Ahmed of Los Angeles , CA

We recently had the chance to connect with Imran Ahmed and have shared our conversation below.

Good morning Imran, it’s such a great way to kick off the day – I think our readers will love hearing your stories, experiences and about how you think about life and work. Let’s jump right in? When was the last time you felt true joy?
When I was told that I’m selected for the position of Executive Co-Director of The International Singer Songwriters Association Awards (One of the prestigious award shows for indie artists around the world www.issasongwriters.com)

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I am Imran Ahmed, the creative mind and performer behind Project X, where music, poetry, and storytelling converge to inspire and connect people across the world.

My artistic journey began with a deep love for expression and a belief that creativity has the power to heal and unite. I gained my first international recognition when my poem “Choose the Hard Way” was selected by the Hollywood Artist Record Company USA, marking a defining moment in my creative evolution. Since then there was no turning back , I’ve released singles with Bongo Boy Records and my English album “Alive and Hated” was recently released on all digital platforms around the world each project allowing me to reach new audiences and explore fresh dimensions of sound and emotion.

One of my proudest milestones was performing at the Royal Albert Hall in London before 6000 cheering audience, the concert was a charity show for the earth quake victims back in Pakistan. It was an unforgettable experience that stands as a testament to the power of perseverance and purpose through art. I also composed “Believe in You – Believe in Me,” which was featured in the U.S. mini-series “Hunting Jessica.” with numerous awards under my belt I’m also the Executive CO-Director of ISSA Awards USA (www.issasongwriters.com)

My work has been highlighted in international and local media, including Clouzine Magazine, Dawn Newspaper, and several other global publications. Through Project X, I continue to create music and poetry that celebrate resilience, hope, and the human spirit.

For me, every lyric and melody carries a message — to believe in yourself, embrace the hard way, and turn challenges into inspiration. Creativity, after all, isn’t just expression — it’s transformation.

Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
I was a musician long before the world knew my name. Inside me, there burned a raging fire of melodies and lyrics, fierce and untamed, waiting for their moment. No one had to show me who I was — I felt it in my bones, in every pulse of rhythm, in every word that danced on the edge of my mind. Music was my first language, my oldest companion. Even in silence, I could hear the songs rising, shaping me, calling me forward. I didn’t choose this path — it chose me. I was always meant to create, to perform, to let the world hear the fire that had lived inside me long before anyone could tell me who to be.

When you were sad or scared as a child, what helped?
When I was sad or scared as a child, music was there for me.
It was my escape, my comfort, my safe place — the one thing that never judged me, never left me, never stopped listening. When the world felt too loud or too quiet, music became the language my heart used to make sense of everything I couldn’t put into words.

I remember sitting alone, letting melodies wrap around me like a blanket, feeling understood without ever having to explain myself. The rhythm became my heartbeat, the lyrics my thoughts, and the sound — my shelter. Music didn’t just heal me; it taught me how to express pain, how to turn fear into something beautiful, and how to find strength in vulnerability.

While others found comfort in people or places, I found it in sound — in every chord, every note, every echo that whispered, “You’re not alone.” Those moments shaped who I am today. They taught me that even in darkness, there’s always a song waiting to be written — and that sometimes, the greatest healing comes not from being heard, but from learning to listen… to your own heart through music.

Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes — I am who I am. I’m not a pretentious rockstar or some poser playing a role for the spotlight. What you see is what you get. Every lyric I write, every note I play, comes from a place of truth. I’ve never believed in hiding behind masks just to fit an image or please expectations.

The public version of me is the same person offstage — someone who feels deeply, dreams wildly, and lives for the music that flows through me. I carry my struggles, my triumphs, my doubts, and my passions openly, because that’s the only way I know how to be. I believe in being real, being raw, being unapologetically yourself, no matter who is watching. Music isn’t just what I do — it’s who I am. And when I share it with the world, I’m sharing all of me, not just a highlight reel or a curated image. That’s the power of authenticity — it connects, it heals, and it reminds everyone watching that they, too, don’t need a mask to be seen or heard.

Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What do you think people will most misunderstand about your legacy?
What people might misunderstand about my legacy is that they’ll see me as just another musician trying to make it big. On the surface, it might look like I was chasing fame or recognition, but the reality is far from any misconceptions about me as an artist or the purpose behind my music. My journey has never been about titles, charts, or applause — it has always been about creating something that matters, something that resonates long after the sound fades.

Every song, every lyric, every performance is a piece of my soul, a message I hope will leave a lasting imprint on those who hear it. I not only just want to be remembered as someone who played music well but also I want my work to speak to people’s struggles, hopes, and dreams, to inspire courage, resilience, and belief in themselves. My legacy, to me, isn’t measured in social media likes and comments— it’s measured in the impact my art has on the hearts of those who connect with it.

I hope that long after I’m gone, people remember that I used music as a bridge between hearts, a voice for emotions that words alone can’t capture, and a reminder that creativity and passion can leave something eternal. Misunderstandings may come, but my purpose as an artist will always shine through the work itself.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://imranprojectx.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imranprojectx/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/imran-ahmed-05317917/
• Twitter: https://x.com/imranprojectx
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/imran.ahmed.334/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpe_Tb1EiASwQmIE5Toy3SA

Image Credits
Zainab Khan , Tom Martinelli