Jasleen Royal on being the reigning queen of wedding songs: ‘As long as I’m the queen of something, it’s fine’

As long as I’m the queen of something, it’s fine.

Considering there are so many artistes in the industry, how do you manage to be on top of your game?

I just enjoy music, and if there’s a good song that has come out, I always praise it by texting the people who’ve made it. I never see anyone as a threat. As long as I’m being honest about what I’m putting out, if I love what I put out, then I’m fine. Now, I’ve stopped worrying about the numbers because my journey has taught me that some of the songs, like Dil Shagna Da, were not instant hits. They became hits after three-four years. So, if a song is good, it will chart its own way; I just focus on putting them out for the audience.

 

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How do you manage to strike a balance between your professional and personal life?

My family and friends are going to complain about that; I’m still trying to figure out a balance. I am told that I have zero balance and am always working. But in my defence, I tell them that I’m a music composer and do not have a nine-to-nine or a nine-to-five job. Sometimes ideas just strike in the middle of the night, and I also often work with people who are night birds. Sometimes, I’m working with people internationally, so then I’m up at six o’clock. So they think I’m crazy and have no work-life balance, which I’m going to change this year. I’m going to be very sorted.

What, according to you, is your USP?

I believe it comes from my dad — the drive to do something constantly, try something new, or even dream about achieving things many people would be scared of doing. He always tells me to just ‘go for it’. So, in life, I always try before rejecting an idea completely. And I think that has worked for me because I’m a self-taught musician; I never knew music. So, I believe that if you put your mind and heart into something, it usually works out, or I’m blessed.

 

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The pandemic was a massive setback for the music industry. Now that it’s picking up the pace, how does it feel?

The pandemic was a setback for everybody in the world, I wouldn’t just say the music industry — that would be insensitive. But I’m happy that things are now getting back to normal for some of us. The concerts are opening up and people are also travelling now, so the world is becoming what it was. But, I think, there’s acceptance of the fact that life is very uncertain. The pandemic taught us a lot of things; like, in my experience, I’ve become closer to my family and friends. I’ve started taking them seriously and not for granted.

In terms of music, how was it during the pandemic? Has the workload changed in the post-Covid scenario?

The workload has been crazy; touch wood. I am happy to be a very busy artiste. But in the pandemic, I was not complaining about it either as there was so much uncertainty. The only thing you were worried about then were your parents, your families, and your close ones. So, no complaints. However, I’m happy to be back on the track and working.

 

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Tell us about your recent show; were you nervous?

I’m always nervous before a show. Earlier, I never realised the nervousness, but then I realised the signs of my body reacting. But I just block it. And once I get on stage, I feel very good, everything just changes. It is only about two hours before the performance that I’m always like, ‘I don’t know, what am I doing with my life’.

Virtual concerts or live ones — and why?

Virtual is good because you can reach out to more people. But, obviously, live concerts any day because there’s this instant connection with the audience. The energy you feel is larger than life.

Any tips for an aspiring musician?

Be honest. Just don’t be afraid to put out what you love. Don’t follow the trends or someone else’s journey. It should be what you like, not what other people feel or what’s working or not. Also, it has to be very honest. If you connect with it, I’m sure people will connect with it too.

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