Keeping up with Avneesha Martins

from shabad kirtan to pop, hiphop, R&B, TikTok and now her very own radio show

Western market.”

In defining her sound, she points to local talent like A.GIRL among some of her favourite musicians, along with international artists like Drake and The Weeknd. From India, she highlights AP Dhillon (“the production and styling of his music reminds me a lot of Drake,” she noted), Badshaah, Micky Singh, and upcoming musician

“We’re getting there bit by bit in terms of diversity, but it’s definitely important for us to fight for each other and boost each other

Last year, the TikTok star had the chance to co-host the TikTok Trending show on iHeartRadio alongside G Flip, Tannar, She’s recently joined Western Sydney’s new hip-hop/R&B youth radio station CADA to present her own show, Keeping Up with Avneesha.

“TikTok changed my life!” Avneesha said. “I really put myself out there and I’ve been getting these amazing opportunities to present events, work with brands, and share music.

I’m so excited that we now have a specific radio station for hiphop and R&B in Australia, it’s an amazing way to showcase all the incredible local talent here.”

up cLose and personaL with avneesha

Currently reading Atomic Habits by James Clear

Currently watching I love a good romcom! The last movie I watched was Marry Me starring Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson.

Currently listening to Kanye West’s Donda 2 and Jack Harlow’s new album Come Home the Kids Miss You

Advice for others trying to build a social media presence

Just do it! I know it’s scary at the outset, but it’s so worth it if you love what you’re doing. Stay persistent and consistent and it’ll work out.