Rhythm of Love: In conversation with Kekhrie Ringa

Kekhrie Ringa has made a mark in the music industry in Nagaland with her soulful voice.

Eastern Mirror’s Rhythm of Love has got all the details, from her love for giant evergreen plants to her upcoming album Bohème!

Read on to know more…….

Eastern Mirror: How have you evolved as a person and artiste since you debuted in music?

Kekhrie Ringa: Growth is a lifelong process and music has contributed so much to my personal growth.

I have found myself in the most unique, imperfect and authentic way through the music I’ve put out and also will be putting out in the days to come.

I have always been a boho by default and having the chance to portray it via music and songs have been a reward in itself. I’ve also learnt to let go of some stereotypical thinking and beliefs I had absorbed by mistake.

Eastern Mirror: Any hobbies or interest that keep you busy when you are not into music?

Kekhrie Ringa: Giant evergreen plants are something I’ve always been fascinated by so I have been nurturing a few of them with so much joy.

Eastern Mirror: What is it about music that makes you want to do more?

Kekhrie Ringa: I was born to sing and that is something that makes me want to just put out all the songs I have in me for the audience to enjoy and vibe to. I hope that even after I’m dead and gone, my songs live on.

Eastern Mirror: How would you describe the feeling of performing live on Stage? Any memorable moment or embarrassing incident you experienced?

Kekhrie Ringa: Aaaah! the adrenaline. I still have the nerves kicking in often but then once I’m up there, I’m just me.

Embarrassing moment is once the audience never noticed but I felt it. My heel snapped.

Memorable ones are too many…however it was a pleasure singing to the Princess of Thailand…

Allow me to mention one more, I sang at a fashion show and mid performance, the audience started cheering me up more and more as I sang a Broadway piece called The Girl in 14 G. I had a good time.

Eastern Mirror: How was your experience working with artiste Sunep Lemtur in his music video “The Coffee Shop”?

Kekhrie Ringa: The first idea was to put out a song in Nagamese but I am more fluent in English so we dropped the former idea. I am not ashamed of not being fluent in Nagamese. He is very ambitious and has a world of his own. It was something different from what I usually do so it was fun reaching out to his audience. I’m grateful for the love and support the video and song brought along.

Eastern Mirror: Do you feel pressured to live up to the expectation of your fans who look up to You?

 Kekhrie Ringa: I am grateful to even say that my fans exist.

I would advice them to take the good and forgive the bad that’s in me. I am only a human who loves to sing and is trying to make a living out of it.

Eastern Mirror What is your take on harsh criticism meted out on artists on Social Media platforms?

Kekhrie Ringa: Cowards are always the loudest anywhere and everywhere.

I actually feel sorry for the ones who just troll and insults artists especially on social media. Is trolling the only talent you’ve discovered in yourselves? Is it the one thing you want to be remembered for when you’re dead and gone?

I don’t think anyone would get up at their funeral and say “he/she was so good at trolling others.”

Eastern Mirror: Does change of musical taste amongst the younger generation worry you?

Kekhrie Ringa: My taste in music is my personal choice. So I don’t have any problem with what the younger generations are listening to. However I wouldn’t encourage any music that glorifies Satan.

Else, just vibe to what makes you “you”.

Eastern Mirror: Tell us about your upcoming project.

Kekhrie Ringa: My album “bohème” has been my baby I’ve been nurturing slowly for a while now.

To be honest, the lockdown helped me slow down and not rush the album release.

I’m shooting the second video from my album this week. I’m also really enjoying the interviews I’ve been doing including this one. Thank you!!

Eastern Mirror: What advice would you like to give to upcoming musicians in the state?

Kekhrie Ringa: Fame is lame if God ain’t your fan.

Always put God first, work hard as if failure is never an option and success will follow you.

Never sell yourself for fame and money.

You cannot please everyone.

Be bold,

Be authentic and,

Make hypocrites uncomfortable.

Phil 4:13 is a verse I live by; I hope it encourages you too.