a BLESSING IN DISGUISE
RIŻIK is my brainchild—or maybe my truest self. This project is about exploring wonder, fragility, and the endless path of self-discovery through sound. I create in real-time—no safety net, no overthinking, mistakes included. Music isn’t just what I do; it’s how I make sense of existence.
The name RIŻIK comes from the Arabic word for “blessing” (and my mom’s maiden name—my biggest supporter). Music has been my blessing, my anchor, my way of navigating the unknown. It’s saved me more times than I can count, and now, I offer it to you.
If you’re here, it means we’re connected in some way. Maybe you’re searching for something too. Maybe you just feel the vibes and let them take you somewhere. Either way, I’m grateful you’re here.
LATEST RELEASE
shapeshifter
I called this track Shapeshifter because… well, I’ve finally accepted that I am one.
For so long, I thought being anything other than an artist meant I was losing. But the truth is, I’ve always been many things. And in a world that tells us to specialize, I’ve learned to embrace the beauty in evolution.
My path has been winding, nonlinear, and at times even chaotic—but it’s what made me me.
This song is about shedding old identities, stepping into the unknown, and having the courage to evolve. The repeating synth motif in this live performance mirrors that journey—constantly shifting, transforming, unfolding.
And the final piano part? Feels like my heart whispering to my mind:
“You’re gonna be alright. What’s meant for you won’t pass you.”
out now
ALSO AVAILABLE
In Your Absence (feat. Malayka)
What does it mean to be seen? To be felt? To be understood?
I wrote In Your Absence at a time when I was wrestling with these questions—both as an artist and as a person. For so long, I believed in my music, in my ability to create, yet I often felt like the world wasn’t responding. This song became my way of processing that feeling. But this song isn’t just about me. I invited Malayka bring her own perspective—her own story of being unseen
I don’t see my songs as “finished products.”
They are moments of discovery—fragments of self-exploration that I capture through sound. I compose, perform, and produce purely by instinct, allowing the music to reveal itself to me in real time. Every track is a lesson, every performance a moment I’ve lived. This live performance is me, in real time, connecting with my instruments and feeling every note as it unfolds.
No click tracks, no safety nets—just me.
out now
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SHEET MUSIC AVAILABLE
“By popular demand, now transcribed to sheet music to fill your room. Enjoy!”
— Rizik
Purchase the sheet music for ‘Alone Together’ by RIŻIK. This downloadable sheet music offers detailed notation for piano, allowing you to recreate the hauntingly beautiful, emotionally-driven soundscape of ‘Alone Together.’ Ideal for intermediate to advanced players.