Listening to music is arguably one of the most pleasant human activities. Music has the power to take you through a journey of emotions, relieve your pain, and make you feel happy. Many people also listen to music to enhance their memory by increasing concentration and attention.
Tarik, a Canadian LA-based singer, songwriter, and actor, is taking listeners on a journey to a world of simplicity with him. Tarik shares one of the least complicated artistic personalities and doesn’t look at life from a complex perspective. He loves approaching everything with ultimate easiness, and he often sees life from a child-like point of view. This is largely evident in the captivating lyrics that carry his fans away with him down a path of nostalgia to a time where love reigned supreme.
Tarik also shares a profound passion for writing music that sets him apart from the competition. He has mastered the art of expressing himself, including his most authentic self through his music such that his listeners draw from his energy. Incredibly, Tarik manages to visualize his emotions through his lyrics, coming up with an amazing piece of art. This passion for songwriting also keeps him up at night, where he can craft melodies that inspire his fans to travel to a world of simplicity.
Inspired by some of the greatest names in the music scene, Tarik has borrowed a leaf from some legendary songwriters’ and artists’ books, such as Elton John, Michael Jackson, and George Michael. He is also a huge fan of the sensational chart-topping artist Ed Sheeran. Actually, Tarik’s music sound and writing skills follow this line and would be appreciated by those with a taste for these legends’ music.
This unique and captivating music sound blended with sweet smooth lyrics has earned Tarik numerous accomplishments in the industry. He has also received vast recognition amongst his listeners for his nostalgic music. With this, Tarik creates space for people to return home and reminisce. He feels that it’s a significant achievement to be there for people as they have also been there for him. He also draws lots of musical inspiration from his fans’ experiences, which he intertwines with his to create songs that warm his listeners’ hearts.
With a timeless approach and taste of music, Tarik does not typically listen to the trending sounds or try to catch up with the latest in the industry. He constantly creates his sound and builds a world for those that want to live in those moments. Tarik believes in making music that many will find easily resonates with them and that they can find solace in. To him, writing songs that will encapsulate moments in time is more important than having them reach the top ten in a music chart. This has by far been his music identity, and he aspires to continue doing the same.
“As I mentioned, there is a lot of nostalgia in my music, and I love that I get that feedback quite often. Taking my listeners on a journey back to what feels good in their hearts is what I enjoy best about my work; it is the purpose that drives me forward,” says Tarik.
