Meet Nim K.

Today we’d like to introduce you to Nim K.  

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
Music has always been a huge part of my life. My father is a musician, so I was pretty much born in the studio. That’s how my parents met, so it’s always been there. 

Ever since I could remember, I’ve been on stage and making little songs. I would force my friends and family to listen to the songs I made, and I always felt in my heart I would be an entertainer. I’ve been in choirs and musicals since a young age, but initially, I started getting into the scene by interning at a local studio. I would record and write for other people. Eventually, I figured I should just make my own music. 

I didn’t start to take this whole independence artist journey seriously up until about a year ago when I dropped my first music video. It was a lot of work, but it was so rewarding, and I became addicted, and I’ve been going hard ever since. 

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not, what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
As far as the music scene goes, I haven’t had too many issues. I think I’m my toughest critic, so nothing anyone can say or do really bothers me, and I am always open to constructive criticism so I can continue to rise in my craft. 

I do have to say I’ve had to minimize the people I am around as I have grown in the industry. You never really know people’s true intentions. 

I’ve been bullied my whole life, so at this point, I bully the bullies and just brush off the hate. I don’t let it bother me. So safe to say it hasn’t been too bumpy. I am enjoying the ride. 

As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar, what can you tell them about what you do?
Well by day, I am an artisan framer. Most people don’t know that about me. I am an art lover. I am always a visual artist, so I am a true creative I create in all aspects. I must create, or I don’t feel right. It keeps me alive. 

By night I am a performer. I have a full-time job, but music is the goal. It went from a hobby to a side hustle, and now I could say I have paid gigs weekly. 

I think I am most proud of my dedication and perseverance through everything. I haven’t had a hard life, but yet again, it hasn’t been easy. I am autistic, I have PTSD and synesthesia, amongst other sensory disorders. I’ve found how to balance it all, and I am proud of that for sure. 

I think what sets me apart from others is that, yes, I am naturally gifted. This is a gift from God that I have been blessed with, but I know that talent only gets you so far, so I work very hard, and I don’t depend on my talent. I also noticed that most people my age don’t take this for what it is. It is a business. Yes, I have made plenty of friends along the way, but at the end of the day, we are competitors. We have to remember we can’t take things personally. That’s something I have carried with me. 

I continue to stay true to myself even if it prolongs the process. I want to be a role model to little girls and young women, so I stay true to my morals. Nim K. isn’t just on stage; she is in the community as well. Nim K. isn’t a character; she is me. I’m not playing a role. I am as raw as it gets. 

What do you think about happiness?
Love. Love is what makes me happy, so I tread softly on this earth, and I choose to wake up every morning and love God’s creatures. “If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it.” 

Happy is a choice, and I choose it every day. We have to remember we create our own happiness. 

Contact Info:

• Website: https://linktr.ee/Nimboujee
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nimboujee/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069538897885&mibextid=LQQJ4d
• Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCIbH4y63b6Ykwl_FsK7-Gyg
• SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/VGSMNHyUNFX8eY1Z9
• Other: https://youtube.com/@nimboujee

Image Credits
Kristopher Carter
Nimnajee Ka
Rachel “Zhuzh” Johnsen