Welcome to today's episode of the podcast where we have the pleasure of introducing you to Bader, also known as llunr, a multitalented artist who is a singer, songwriter, producer, composer, and musician.
But what makes Bader's journey unique is the fact that he initially studied Risk Management at university. It was during his time there that he got the opportunity to be a radio host, and that's when music showed itself to him. Bader had always been a fan of writing, but he never had the outlet until he picked up the guitar and taught himself how to play. This became a way for him to express how he was feeling, and he fell in love with presenting on the radio.
After his time there, he joined a another company as a copywriter, but as time went on, things became redundant, and Bader felt drained by his full-time job. He realized that it was hindering his creativity and decided to quit his job to become a full-time artist.
Of course, any significant change comes with its own set of challenges. Leaving a stable job, especially in our Arabic culture, can be daunting. But Bader emphasizes that struggles definitely cause some form of creativity and encourages aspiring artists to be themselves. He believes that if you try to be someone else, you won't be able to keep up with it.
One of the critical things that Bader discusses is promoting your work and creating the mood with each track. He emphasizes the importance of being yourself That is where I challenge him and ask him "Who he really is?" (P.S loved his genuine answer there)
Bader also shares some tips on how to build a following and gain an audience to listen to your music. We also talk about the mindset that he had to build up to get to where he is now. He admits that he thought about quitting many times, but it was his passion for music that kept him going.
Finally, Bader answers the well known question by now, which is what success means to him and how he defines it in his life.
If you want to know more about Bader's journey and follow his work, you can find him on Instagram (llunrmusic)
Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the podcast, and we hope you enjoyed getting to know Bader and his inspiring story!