Matrix Report
Zoe Viccaji is a music sensation. She has been showering industry with her mesmerizing voice and fiery music. She has made a remarkable impact on music industry; her style mixes new-age influences which leaves her fans enchanted. Her upbeat music with catchy lyrics makes people of all ages wants to sing along. She is a bottomless barrel of musical ear candy, with high energy and good vibes. She worked in stage musicals Mamma Mia! And Chicago, she released her debut single Thinking about You in 2009. She joined Coke Studio in 2010 and collaborated with Strings and Bilal Khan and released the singles Mera Bichra Yaar and Anjane. Zoe released her debut album Dareeche in September 2014 under Universal Music India. She won the Best Mixed Album award at the Indian Recording Arts (IRA) in India and Lux Style Award for Best Album in Pakistan. Also another enduring track “Phir Mili Tanhai”.
Q1. What is your idea of a best music?
A: Something that transports you emotionally or physically, in a good way 🙂
Q2. What does music mean to you?
A: Music is something that just makes life better- can you imagine what it would be like if there was no such thing as Music!? When I’m down good music makes me happy, when I need motivation to work out good music makes me push myself harder- and so much more.
Q3. Are you planning on continuing your music?
A: Yes most definitely. I love making music, the bigger question I have is what kind of Music I want to keep doing. I have been feeling a bit jaded lately and think it’s time to shift gears!
Q4. If you got an offer from across the border would you go for it?
A: Most definitely. I don’t see why political issues should get in the way of human beings wanting to connect on a peaceful level.
Q5. How was your experience with Coke Studio?
A: Always great- this year I am a main featured artist and while I’m super happy I was part of the line up, I really miss being part of the house band and being part of all the songs as a backing vocalist!
Q6. What drew you to the music industry?
A: The Love for Music- I just love singing and making music. I think our music industry has a long way to go.
Q7. What do you enjoy most about being a singer?
A: I Enjoy being on stage. I’ve always fed off the energy of an audience.
Q8. Do you have any mentor in music industry?
A: I’ve always loved Sajjad Ali.
Q9. If you didn’t become a musician what would you rather be?
A: I’d rather be a vet.
Q10. Which song of your albums is close to your heart?
A: Phil Mili tanhai-it’s where it all started.
Q11. Who do you see as your tough competitor?
A: I don’t like seeing anyone as a competitor- we are all just on different levels.
Q12. Which instruments do you play?
A: The guitar and novice on the piano.
Q13. What cheers you up?
A: Friends and family being together. If they’re not around, cleaning the house.
Q14. Have you ever dealt with performance anxiety?
A: Yes it’s a regular part of the job! It’s less now than in the beginning but it always pops in to say hello at the oddest of times.
Q15. What is in your project pipeline next?
A: Lots of collaborations and new songs. And finally completing the disco EP which I’ve had writers block on too!
Q16. One message you would like to give to your fans?
A: To do what you love doing, And do it well. Don’t settle for the mundane.
