Zakhar talks signing to JAE5 at 16 years old, quitting football to pursue music, and his new project

Zakhar joins me for another episode of TashTalk where he discusses quitting football to pursue music full time, getting signed to JAE5's label at 16 years old, and the importances of consistency in the music industry. You can now listen to his new project "Choco" available on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/43zXfo... _______________________________________________________________________________ If you're new here... Welcome to TashTalk 🎙️ — a video podcast for creatives, freelancers, and anyone chasing a life less ordinary. Each episode, we sit down with artists, makers, designers, writers, and all-round creative legends to unpack real stories, practical tips, and hard-won lessons from life on the freelance frontier. Whether you’re building your dream career, navigating client chaos, or just trying to get paid to do what you love — you’re in the right place. At TashTalk, we go beyond the highlight reel. Expect honest convos, actionable advice, and a little inspiration to keep you moving (and creating). Hit subscribe if you're into: 💎 Freelancing tips that actually help 💡 Creative business insights 💼 Artist and entrepreneur interviews 🎥 Behind-the-scenes of building a creative life ❤️ And a reminder that you’re not in this alone ✨ Come join the talk and keep up to date on Instagram and TikTok www.instagram.com/tashtalkpod www.tiktok.com/@tashtalkpod