Today we’d like to introduce you to Zeek
Hi Zeek, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Music wasn’t supposed to be my story. Growing up, I was just a kid in Mumbai, with hip-hop and Bollywood humming in the background. I never imagined music would become my life. In college, I went through this heartbreak—the kind that rips something out of you and leaves you wondering who you even are. I was lost, and somehow, my friends convinced me to go to Sunburn, this huge EDM Music festival in Goa, India, this was back in 2013. I somehow ended up loosing my friends and landed up at this stage where I saw Axwell from Swedish House Mafia, something inside me came alive. It was as if music had found me.
I went home half-joking to my friends, saying, “Maybe I’ll be a DJ.” That’s when a friend handed me this DJ/MIDI controller and said, “Here, give it a shot.” I had no clue what I was doing, but I couldn’t stop. I spent nights messing around with sounds, trying to create something of my own. Then, as if fate knew I needed someone to show me the way, another friend introduced me to Amaal Mallik, a huge Bollywood composer. I sent him a message, just admiring his work, and all he said was, “Come over.” Just like that. Suddenly, I was in his studio, watching him breathe life into music, learning by watching him work. He gave me the space to experiment, to find my voice. Those early days were raw, full of mistakes and discovery. They had lit a fire in me that’s never gone out.
I always felt a pull to do something bigger. While working for Bollywood was incredible, the work-for-hire model made it hard to explore the full potential of my creativity. I’d always wanted to blend Indian sounds with Western influences, so I made the leap to Los Angeles.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
The journey’s been anything but smooth. Coming from a deeply cultural and religious background, I had this constant voice in my head telling me music wasn’t the “right” path. In my family, and in our faith, entertainment isn’t the expected way to make a life. I was torn, questioning whether I was betraying something bigger than myself. There were days when I was ready to give up because the weight of those questions was too much.
But even when I finally stepped into the industry, new challenges surfaced. Bollywood is incredible, but it’s a world of work-for-hire contracts, limited creative freedom, and a lack of royalties. I felt like I was pouring my soul into music but only scratching the surface of what I wanted to create. That’s when LA started calling to me.
Moving to LA was a leap into the unknown. The visa process was long and grueling, and it meant tearing myself away from the network I’d built. But my wife, Ami, was my anchor. She poured her whole heart into getting me here, pushing through every obstacle, holding me up with her faith and love. Without her, I wouldn’t have made it. Here in LA, it was like hitting restart—but for the first time, I could feel the freedom to create in a way that felt real and true to me. It’s been a road full of challenges, but every setback, every question, every late night spent figuring out my path—it’s all led me here. And I wouldn’t trade this journey for anything.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I’m Zeek, and I make music. I specialize in blending Indian instruments and melodies with Western arrangements, combining different languages to create something that feels limitless. Back in India, I became known for my bouncy, trendy beats and grooves, and for instrumentals with a contagious energy. Since moving to LA my work is all about creating a sound that resonates beyond borders, blending Pop, RnB, and Melodic Deep Tech with rich South Asian influences. Starting out as a DJ, I learned early on how to connect with audiences through music, which paved the way for a shift into full-time production. Now, I am reimagining traditional sounds, like infusing Rajasthani folk in Jeeya Mora, my DEBUT SINGLE releasing on 15th November into immersive, modern tracks. Through global collaborations and a focus on strong visuals, my work will tell stories that bridge cultures and bring a fresh, captivating vibe to the world of music.
One project I’m most proud of is a song I produced with Armaan Malik, a Indian pop star known as the “Justin Bieber of India.” Our song, Sun Maahi, is a true crossover between English and Hindi, reflecting the fusion of cultures we both believe in. During production, an unintentional element—a mistake, if you will—ended up becoming a key part of the final track. That accidental touch gave Sun Maahi a unique quality, something raw and unexpected that made the song even better. It’s moments like those, where creativity surprises you, that I’m proud of.
What sets me apart is my relentless urge to keep learning and experimenting. I didn’t grow up studying music, so every day feels like the first day of school. I’m not afraid to embrace those unplanned moments because I know they often lead to something fresh and real. That openness to surprises and the willingness to explore is what keeps me reaching for that next sound and always ready to create.
What sort of changes are you expecting over the next 5-10 years?
I think music is at both its best and worst time right now. On one hand, it’s incredibly accessible and can work wonders for many people, while on the other, it’s tough to stand out because the sheer volume of content can drown voices. But no matter what, music is always evolving. The sound, the technology behind it, the quality—it’s all moving forward.
AI has already been woven into the industry for years, especially in the plugins and VSTs we use. But in the next decade, I see it shaping music creation even more, making the process more accessible and breaking down the mystery that once surrounded production. More people are discovering what goes into making music, and they’re seeing that it’s within their reach.
Yet, despite all the tech advancements, music remains something deeply personal. To me, it’s a form of storytelling—an emotion, a feeling that’s as timeless as humanity itself. Trends and technology will come and go, but music is fundamentally about connection. It’s a feeling, and that’s not going anywhere. Whether it’s recorded on a tape machine or produced on software that simulates it, great music will always find its way forward.
So, when I think about the next 5-10 years, I believe it’s less about where the industry is headed and more about where we, as individuals, are going. I think it’s about prioritizing who we are and what we want to share with the world through music. That’s where the real evolution lies.
Right now, I’m working with a new publishing company called Desi Drill, started by Shabz Naqvi and Tyran Smith who’s a (co-founder of Roc Nation). They’ve come together with a vision that resonates deeply with me—bringing Western influences and Indian music together. It feels like fate brought us together to build something that I came to LA to pursue. This is the next chapter of my journey, and I’m thrilled to see where it leads.
The incredible part of this journey has been connecting with a group of friends who quickly became family. We call ourselves The Indian Connect, and it includes Aman Moroney, Subhi Khanna, and Natania Lalwani. Each of us came to LA from India with our own Bollywood backgrounds and respective careers, but everything shifted one night at Subhi’s housewarming dinner. That gathering sparked a friendship and a shared musical journey, and now we’re collaborating on some amazing projects together. One of the biggest is a Hollywood film with Paramount, set to release next July, and we have some exciting collaborations with major artists lined up.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zeeksound
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@zeeksound
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/zeeksound
Image Credits
@goldn_charmr
