Naisha Is Bringing Thoughtfulness Back

image

Naisha crossed paths with Skrillex at a London rave around 4 in the morning. By the following afternoon, they were already making music together in the studio, which perfectly captures the restless creative energy of the Indian born singer. Before pursuing music, Naisha worked as a model and trained at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in New York. She has always allowed her artistic instincts to guide her wherever they lead. That journey has now resulted in 911, her first EP without musical boundaries. Across the project, Hindi melodies blend with Caribbean patois, rave inspired sounds, and the theatrical spirit of Bollywood. Meet Naisha.

What’s on your mind?

Aliens and my EP, 911.

What time do you wake up?

My dad said the early bird gets the worm, so I am that bird.

What’s your summer about?

It’s all about dropping my music.

What does it feel like to be you?

Overwhelming at times, but iconic.

What’s the last thing you cooked?

Chicken ghee roast.

Naisha stands straight gripping the hem of periwinkle dress

Dress and Shoes AMIRI. Tights Wolford.

What do you do when you’re nervous?

Pretend I’m not.

What’s a hill you’ll die on?

Authenticity.

What are you over?

Being nonchalant. Bring back the chalantness.

What doesn’t make sense?

The cycle of life.

What do you love?

My family and the people who found me by chance and stayed like they were meant for me.

Naisha lays on her stomach on a white bed with wind blowing in her hair and a black bag covering her chest.

Bag and Skirt Prada.

Who makes you happy?

My sister.

Who do you miss?

My grandmother, all the time. And to be honest, I miss everyone close to me, even when I’m with them. It’s this weird awareness I have of not having enough time with people, because life doesn’t make sense.

What’s your favorite taste?

The taste of class.

What are you running from?

Empty promises.

What are you ready to let go of?

Nothing. I am intense and a Taurus. I hold on for sport.

Naisha sits on a white table wearing a latex coat with a fox fur trim.

Coat, Bra, and Shoes Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello.

What’s your greatest temptation?

Comfort.

What are you allergic to?

Inauthenticity, and maybe pollen.

How do you get around?

This way or that way.

What’s the last thing you bought?

Groceries from Erewhon.

What happens when we die?

I like to think we reunite with our loved ones and then run it back.

Naisha sits on the back of a coach wearing a black midi dress

Dress Balmain.

What are you ignoring?

My expectations from people.

What do you drink too much of?

Saffron water.

What do you do with a free day?

Unwind and chill.

Naisha sits on the carpeted floor wearing zebra print boots while gripping the collar of a red leather jacket.

Jacket and Shoes Isabel Marant.

———

Hair: Amber Duarte using amika.

Makeup: Anna Kato.

Nails: Michelle Tran.

Photography Assistant: Rilo Yamagata.

Fashion Assistant: Brooke Dodderidge.

Production Direction: Alexandra Weiss. 

Photography Production: Georgia Ford.

On-set Production: Richard Knickerbocker.

Post-production: Xander Diecks.

COMMENTS

Leave a comment

RELATED STORIES

Today's Top Hits

LET’S TALK