Rhythm of Love: In conversation with Asiantrooper

Nguvishe Zhimomi, popularly known by his stage name Asiantrooper, is a talented young upcoming singer and song writer from Nagaland who has released many originals.

He is also working on a new EP (extended play) for this summer featuring Psycho K4 and Z world, which fans can look forward to.

He has his own YouTube channel named ‘Asiantrooper.’

Read to know more about him…

Eastern Mirror: Can you tell a bit about yourself to the readers?

Asiantrooper:  My name is Nguvishe Zhimomi, and I go by the name Asiantrooper. I belong to Sumi community and I am 24 years old. I have completed my bachelor’s degree and am currently focusing on music.

Eastern Mirror: What inspired you to get into music? Please you tell us about your musical journey.

Asiantrooper: I grew up listening to a lot of music but as I grew older I felt more attached to it and started trying to rap and make music. My musical journey has been good so far and as I am still trying to learn and gain more experience, I am excited about it.

Eastern Mirror: What genre do you feel best represents your artistic expression?

Asiantrooper:  I don’t have a particular genre that I stick to or consider as my favourite but when it comes to expressing my feelings and thoughts, I feel pop genre does the job better.

Eastern Mirror: From among the nine originals you have released, which is your favorite and why?

Asiantrooper: Out of nine originals, it is probably ‘Count your blessings’ because it’s all about appreciating the love and blessings we get from God and whenever I re-listen to the song, I am reminded to praise God and do better!

Eastern Mirror: What inspires you while writing lyrics?

Asiantrooper: It is kind of hard to say or express what inspires me to write my lyrics. I can be inspired by anything I see or hear but there’s so specific thing that inspires me.

Eastern Mirror: Is music a full time goal or just a hobby for you?

Asiantrooper: As of now, I’m doing it part time, trying to experiment with new things and trying to find out what is best for me. But I hope and wish to make music my full time career and I am hoping for the best through music.

Eastern Mirror: Is there a dream collaboration you have in mind, with a fellow Naga artiste?

Asiantrooper: I have said it in other interviews too but I would love to work with Temsu Clover in the days to come.

Eastern Mirror: What is the best advice you’ve been given?

Asiantrooper:  “Don’t listen to the nay sayers but focus on your dreams, pray to God, look for improvement and hustle!” That was the best thing a good friend of mine advised.

Eastern Mirror: What are some of the challenges you face as a rising artiste?

Asiantrooper: I faced a lot of challenges in these past few years but if I were to put it into simple words, it would be “Production and promoting the song.”

Eastern Mirror: Any projects in the offing?

Asiantrooper: I’m doing a lot of features this year also. I have an EP coming up for the summer featuring Psycho K4 and Z world.

Eastern Mirror: Any message you want to share with the readers?

Asiantrooper: I have always been thankful to you all for always helping me out and supporting me through thick and thin. God bless you all. And if I’m new to you, please do check out my work.