Hemaiko, coming from the city of dreams, embarked on a remarkable journey from the slums of Mumbai to the eclectic art scene that is music production and marketing. Hemaiko believes that life is a constant journey and that every day is learning and unlearning, and this belief is influenced by his humble beginnings. His trials and hardships in life have helped him thrive and grow in the music industry.
Hemaiko claims that his outlook on life is shaped by his mother’s stretches and resilience, his, family, and the things that truly matter to help him prioritize things in life. Entering the industry with this mature mindset gave him the ability to decide what was wrong or right at that very moment, until the time came that music and art could be put at the forefront of his life.
Disillusioned with the business side of cricket, Hemaiko made an astonishing transition from a career in cricket to pursuing music production. His talent, creativity, and passion for sports were not always recognized and rewarded. He believes that rewards are simply a natural consequence of talent, skill, and effort, and as per him, the primary drivers are constant expressions of creativity and flair, which he keeps himself involved in.
Starting with the basics, getting involved in the music scene wasn’t a cakewalk. Hemaiko started his journey of self-learning and acquiring skills in the music industry, particularly in public relations, by distributing flyers and promoting parties on the street. He learned these skills through hands-on experience, talking to new people, and learning new things the hard way as he went. He continues this practice to this day.
When we asked Hemaiko about the funniest moment he came across while playing at an event, he said that he was once asked by a bouncer to pay an entry fee to a party where he was headlining the show. Showing a positive spirit, he realized he still has a long way to go to have his stage name widely recognized and be humbled in the process.
He took inspiration for his stage name “Hemaiko” from the Japanese term Maiko,” which roughly means “an apprentice of art.”. Hemaiko is an artist who believes that he is a student of art and life, and that is why this name suits him the best.
He has a unique style of music, particularly in the genres of underground melodic house, deep house, and techno, which creates a very atmospheric, warm, inviting, and uplifting vibe at the same time. Creating a hypnotic vibe that makes it irresistible for one to stop nodding their head or tapping their feet to the textured sound with deep progression and timeless tunes.
Moving along the journey, Hemaiko created a party concept called “SEND IT,” which offers a different sound, something truly distinctive from what is currently available. A platform like “SEND IT” would also encourage more artists to venture into the niche.
What sets “SEND IT” apart from other electronic music events is that it is a very high-energy party concept that will take the audience on a journey of sound and space through a combination of underground progressive house music and carefully selected artists. An experience of a dreamy night of high-energy dance music that keeps the party going all night long. The electrifying party phenomenon that is rapidly surging at monthly events is an exhilarating fusion of pulsating sound. Performing at music festivals around the world and getting global experiences have influenced Hemaiko’s music style and his approach to promoting India’s underground music scene and shaping “SEND IT” into what it is. “I want to popularize house, tech house, and mainly progressive house culture in India. Even if these genres are not immediately identified by the listeners, as long as they enjoy the music and want more, I am happy,.” expressed Hemaiko.