Bakar

Bakar is a singer and songwriter from London. In 2018 he put out his first release, Badkid. A year later, he put out the EP, Will You Be My Yellow?, and this September, he’s releasing his second full-length album, Halo. One of Bakar’s tracks from the EP and the upcoming album is a song called "Hell N Back," which went platinum, and hit number one on Billboard’s Triple A Charts. For this episode, Bakar told me how he wrote "Hell N Back," and all the unexpected twists and turns it took before it became a hit. For more, visit songexploder.net/bakar.

Bakar, a genre-blending musician known for his hit 'Big Dreams', teams up with innovative producer Zach Nahome, a long-time collaborator. They discuss their creative process behind the album 'Halo', sharing insights on spontaneous songwriting in various locations, from hotel rooms to iconic studios. Listeners learn why old beats should be preserved and how unexpected influences can shape a track's sound. They also explore the balance between inspiration and routine, illustrating how collaboration and setting can ignite creativity.