HIKAYA – A New Artist Arises in the Pop-Music Realm

With a vocal range that reaches four octaves, expansive pop-rock hits and over 25,000 monthly listeners on Spotify, HIKAYA makes his entrance as an independent solo artist. HIKAYA, born in Sweden July 1994, with roots from Lebanon, first unlocked his musical abilities when he started playing guitar and composing his own songs at the age of 16. He thereafter taught himself various instruments, vocal techniques, and music production, while creating a distinctive sound that resonates with his own unique personality and aura.

The artist’s name HIKAYA means “story” in Arabic. According to the artist’s musical rhetoric, the songs should be based on different philosophical narratives, providing different emotions, expressions and experiences. This is clear as day and night in the debut album “Wonders,” released on November 4, 2022. The album creatively blends pop-rock aspects with neoclassical elements, which creates a unique sound that is rarely comparable with what yet is mainstream. On top of that, HIKAYA followed up with a second album, “Miracles,” exactly a year later. A sequel which expands on the themes and sounds of its predecessor. But lo and behold – the artist recently announced that a third self-produced album is in the making on TikTok and Instagram.

The artist’s versatility is further demonstrated with a side project including Japanese music. Growing up while listening to the band MALICE MIZER, a previously famous Japanese band during the late 90’s, HIKAYA released a cover album as a tribute to their 30th anniversary. The album made a success on Spotify, and has now reached over 1 million listeners worldwide. Furthermore, his successful interpretations and performances has contributed to reintroducing the band’s music to the new and exploring generation on TikTok.

With a discography that currently contains over 30 songs, HIKAYA is a name to watch in the pop-music world in the future. The artist’s independence, passion of storytelling and strong vocals offers a wide variation of vibrations and styles that are unique. Listeners will notice that HIKAYA’s voice can reach both the male and female spectrum of notes, while maintaining a sound that only connects to his own specific persona and presence. Inspiration and creativity aren’t enough to describe the talent of combining all these elements, while maintaining the original signature.

Don’t hesitate to look up HIKAYA on social media and listening to his music on Spotify or Apple Music. Without a doubt, this new and independent artist has something coming up behind his sleeves, and something unique to provide in the musical realm.