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India Today
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Exclusive: Music artist KSHMR explains how he makes money from royalty-free music
American songwriter, DJ, music producer, and musician KSHMR has carved a niche for himself with his music samples, which are used all across the globe. In fact, several K-pop fans would be aware that his samples are used widely by groups like SEVENTEEN and BLACKPINK. Oftentimes, these samples are royalty-free. So, how does KSHMR make money out of it? In an exclusive interview with India Today Digital, he explained what royalty-free actually just means that when you publish a song, you don't have to keep paying me if the song becomes a big success. You don't owe me any of that money. All samples that people download and purchase are royalty-free; just about all of them," KSHMR told us in an exclusive added, "Where I make my money with samples is when people buy them from me. Now, people buy them for very cheap. I guess, you just spend the equivalent of a few cents of a dollar every time you buy my sample on Splice, for example." "So I'm not looking to get rich off of them, but the money does add up, so it still is good money, even though I'm not participating in the income of a great big hit. The little bits add up as more and more producers use my samples, and it also gives me a great sense of pride that I'm making some impact on the new wave of producers who are creating the music that influences the world," KSHMR his roots in India, KSHMR also makes an effort to integrate it into his creations. "I've integrated my Indian roots in a lot of ways, from the instruments and scales in my songs to the artists that I've collaborated with, to the dancers and musicians that join me on stage." He added, "If your passions and your inspirations are multifaceted, meaning they're not limited to one region or one genre, I think that's a really big asset as you're creating. You can draw from so many different types of inspiration and make really interesting hybrids. And of course, you know, my family being where they're from. I was hugely inspired by Indian music, and I think that creating hybrids of Indian music and dance music and hip-hop music just allows me to keep going and not hit a wall by the limits of only drawing from Western inspiration and Western tools. You know, like synthesisers and guitars and all that stuff is great, but the options become limitless. The potential becomes limitless when you start combining that with instruments from around the world. And for me, specifically India."KSHMR has often performed in India, including last year's Sunburn Festival.
Newsweek
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Misha Agrawal's Cause of Death Revealed
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Misha Agrawal, an influencer in India, died two days before her 25th birthday. Her sister confirmed her cause of death via social media, that Misha had taken her own life. The Context Agrawal was an entrepreneur and influencer, who had 359,000 followers on Instagram and an additional 239,000 followers on Facebook. She also sold hair care oil through her cosmetics brand called Mish Cosmetics. The 24-year-old's YouTube channel, The Misha Agrawal Show, had over 21,600 subscribers and 188 videos. Her YouTube bio read: "Spoofs, vines, roasts and everything nice." Misha Agrawal is pictured at the Sunburn Festival, an electronic dance music festival in India, in an image dated December 10, 2023. Misha Agrawal is pictured at the Sunburn Festival, an electronic dance music festival in India, in an image dated December 10, 2023. Misha Agrawal/Instagram What To Know Agrawal died on Thursday, April 24, and would have celebrated turning 25 on April 26. On Wednesday, Agrawal's sister shared an update on her death, revealing that the social media star had a goal of "reaching 1 million followers" on Instagram. "When her followers started decreasing, she became distraught and felt worthless. Since April, she had been deeply depressed," her sibling said. "I tried to console her, explaining that this isn't her entire world, it's just a side job, and if it doesn't work out, it's not the end." Agrawal had a law degree with hopes of one day becoming a judge, and her sister advised her "to view Instagram as mere entertainment and not let it consume her." "I urged her to focus on her happiness and let go of anxiety and depression," she said. "Unfortunately, my little sister didn't listen and became so consumed by Instagram and followers that she left our world forever. Tragically, she became so overwhelmed that she took her own life, leaving our family devastated." Agrawal's death was initially announced last week in a statement posted to her Instagram: "It is with a heavy heart that we share the heartbreaking news of Misha Agrawal's passing. Thank you all for the love and support you showed her and her work. We are still trying to come to terms with this immense loss. Please keep her in your thoughts and continue to carry her spirit in your hearts." Mish Cosmetics also released a statement via Instagram: "We are heartbroken to share that our founder, Misha Agrawal, has passed away. She built and Mish Hair Oil with love, passion, and a dream to make a difference," they wrote. "As we navigate through this difficult time, we kindly ask for your patience with our orders. We promise—everything will be processed and delivered soon." What People Are Saying Bollywood actress Taapsee Pannu reacted to Agrawal's death in a note shared to her Instagram Story. Indian newspaper Times of India captured her message in a screenshot: "This is something I long feared seeing the obsession of a lot of people around. Fear that a day will come the numbers here will overpower the love to live. Fear that the desperate need of virtual love will blind u toward the real love around you. And this instant gratification and validation of likes n comments will overtake the degrees which make u worth much more. It's heartbreaking to see this." Harjas Sethi, a content creator featured in "India's Top 100 Digital Stars 2024" list on Forbes India, wrote in a comment via Instagram: "I spoke to her many times, she truly believed in herself and was headstrong and confident. She knew she would achieve this number. This seems like a cover, she seems to be going through something on her personal front. The family should probe further, I saw some of her close stories in the past and it seems like she was affected by her emotions due to a person. This is so devastating." If you or someone you know is considering suicide, contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text "988" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to
