Before Music, THIS Is What King Was Interested In

Whenever we talk about talented new-age singers in India, one name that we cannot miss is Arpan Kumar Chandel, professionally known as King. This Indian singer, songwriter, rapper, and music producer has given us hits like ‘Maan Meri Jaan’, ‘Tu Aake Dekhle’, and many more. On a recent episode of Tere Gully Mein, our Editor-in-Chief, Kamiya Jani, met the fabulous and talented singer for a drive around Mumbai. This episode was a great opportunity to dive into King’s life, his love for music, his favourite spots to hang out in Delhi, and much more. To learn all about it, watch the full episode on the Curly Tales YouTube channel.

King Used To Play Football In School

After discussing King’s favourite hangout spots in Delhi, Kamya Jani mentioned that she had heard he was interested in football as a kid, to which he replied that he very much was. In fact, he played under-17 football when he was in school. Curious, Kamya Jani asked how music entered his life and if anyone in his family had influenced him.

He revealed that nobody in his family was involved in music. In fact, he never even openly sang at home. However, while playing football, a thought lingered at the back of his mind: what if he tried getting into music? When he finally did, he compared that moment to a candy bursting open in his mouth. He felt the spark and realised that this was what he wanted to do. As for football, he still loves it. While he cannot play professionally anymore, he wants to get back on the field and play with his friends.

Also Read: This Is How King Decides On Which Songs To Release!

She Started His Career On YouTube

King’s journey to becoming a well-known singer hasn’t been a cakewalk. Looking back at his initial days, he revealed that he first started uploading his videos on YouTube. He credited the platform for supporting kids like him who did not have access to resources to produce their music. Since uploading videos on YouTube didn’t cost anything, that became his channel to reach people. Not only did he love the videos he put out, but the audience also loved them. Eventually, opportunities came his way, and his journey turned into a success. 

Later in the episode, King revealed how he decides which songs he will release and which ones he won’t. Watch the video to learn all about it.

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