From viral TikToks to genre-blurring tracks, Ansar A isn’t waiting for permission—he’s building a path no one saw coming. Based in Pakistan, with roots that span across continents and influences, Ansar merges sharp lyricism with digital satire, offering a voice that’s both globally aware and fiercely personal. While the internet plays catch-up, he’s already working on what’s next—refining his Urdu flow, experimenting with bossa nova beats, and staying loud about what matters most.
What’s Inside
- TINDS: Where did you grow up and what was your childhood like?
- TINDS: How would you describe your vibe in three words?
- TINDS: What sparked your content and music journey?
- TINDS: When was your first creative moment?
- TINDS: What’s something people always ask you about your work?
- TINDS: What are you currently building or working on?
- TINDS: Has there been a moment that stands out in your journey so far?
- TINDS: What’s a hard part of the process people don’t usually see?
- TINDS: How do you stay grounded online?
- TINDS: What’s one lesson you’ve had to learn the hard way?
- TINDS: Go-to comfort food or self-care rituals?
- TINDS: Who inspires you—personally or professionally?
- TINDS: What’s something unexpected or quirky about you?
- TINDS: If you could meet anyone past or present, who would it be?
- TINDS: One word that defines your creative work?
- TINDS: What’s next for you—and how can people support your journey?
- TINDS: Your advice for someone just getting started?
TINDS: Where did you grow up and what was your childhood like?
Ansar: I grew up in Pakistan and also spent a few years in Canada. I went to an international school in Pakistan in Pakistan, which exposed me to different cultures, teachers, and ideas early on. At the time, I didn’t realize how privileged that childhood was. But looking back, being surrounded by that diversity really shaped how I see the world.
TINDS: How would you describe your vibe in three words?
Ansar: Overthinker, reserved, creative.
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TINDS: What sparked your content and music journey?
Ansar: TikTok started out as a joke, just inside jokes jokes with friends after I finished uni. But when I saw how Pakistan was being misrepresented online, I felt like someone had to say something real. But music—especially rap—has always been my core. It was never a trend for me.I started that journey in high school way before Tiktok.
TINDS: When was your first creative moment?
Ansar: My friends knew before I did. One of my early videos blew up—I panicked and went private. They told me to stick with it. Same with music. They believed in me way before the internet did. I’m quiet in person—totally different from what people expect when they see my content. But I light up when I’m in creator mode.
TINDS: What’s something people always ask you about your work?
Ansar: Everyone wants to know how much I make, which is wild. But lately, people are more curious about the music—what I’m dropping next, when the next show is. That shift is really fulfilling.
TINDS: What are you currently building or working on?
Ansar: I’ve got 10 tracks in the vault—hoping to release 5 or 6 soon. I’m experimenting with sounds: indie pop, bossa nova, alt-rap, even Urdu rap. I’ve been working on my Urdu writing too—it’s pushing me in the best way.
TINDS: Has there been a moment that stands out in your journey so far?
Ansar: Opening for Young Stunners. During soundcheck, Jokhaay, a top producer, was nodding along. Later, he DM’d me that he loved my set. That moment still doesn’t feel real.
TINDS: What’s a hard part of the process people don’t usually see?
Ansar: The hate. Especially when I started with English rap—people told me to “just stick to funny videos.” That burned. But I stuck with it—and now I don’t let anyone’s opinion mess with my music.
TINDS: How do you stay grounded online?
Ansar: I read a lot, especially around politics and social issues. I lean left, and that shapes how I show up. Also—I don’t chase trends. I know what I like. I’m not here for the algorithm’s approval.
TINDS: What’s one lesson you’ve had to learn the hard way?
Ansar: Time management. I used to wait for opportunities to come to me. Now I plan everything out—monthly goals, weekly breakdowns. My fear isn’t failing, it’s not trying.
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TINDS: Go-to comfort food or self-care rituals?
Ansar: Sushi, hands down. And Sundays are my self-care days—nail trims, skincare, hair oiling, exfoliation. I listen to audiobooks while doing all that. It’s therapeutic.
TINDS: Who inspires you—personally or professionally?
Ansar: Ka, the late NY rapper. His lyrics were mind-blowing and he made a massive impact underground. Socially, I’d say Lenin. His writings pulled me out of a really dark place. It reminded me that change is possible.
TINDS: What’s something unexpected or quirky about you?
Ansar: I write and eat with my left hand—but I throw and kick with my right. Apparently, LeBron James is the same way.
TINDS: If you could meet anyone past or present, who would it be?
Ansar: Malcolm X. I just finished his autobiography and was blown away. I’d love to have a conversation with him.
TINDS: One word that defines your creative work?
Ansar: Lyrical.
TINDS: What’s next for you—and how can people support your journey?
Ansar: I’m moving deeper into music—both performance and production. If I’ve ever made you laugh or think, support my music. But more than that—support your local scene. Listen beyond the algorithm.
TINDS: Your advice for someone just getting started?
Ansar: Be consistent. Be authentic. You can chase virality, but it won’t last. Build your own lane and stick to it. That’s how legacy’s made.
Ansar A isn’t just another artist riding the wave of viral content; he’s creating his own current. From carving out his place in the rap scene to pushing cultural boundaries with each track, he’s rewriting the playbook in real-time. Through the noise of digital saturation, Ansar stays committed to his roots, his voice, and the raw art that keeps him grounded.
What’s next? Only he knows—but it’s clear that the algorithm won’t dictate his next move.
