Biography

Street Rat is the moniker of New Zealand songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Imraan Paleker. While working for years as a session musician, collaborator and producer for others, Paleker has always written and recorded his own music in his spare time. His debut EP “ This Dance ” (2016) entirely written, performed and produced by Paleker himself, set a blueprint for his multi-faceted artistry, combining cross-genre sensibilities with ferocious talent to deliver an intricate, warm and authentic sound. London-based since 2019 to join his long-time friend and collaborator Jordan Rakei on his “Origin” worldwide tour, Imraan is now ready to deliver his most accomplished offering yet, showcasing his growing abilities and confidence as a genuine artist in his own terms. “ Nothing As It Seems ” is a powerful blend of modern soul and alternative rock, with jazz & electronic sensibilities. Imraan pairs candid songwriting with heavy orchestrations, unpredictable melodic shifts and a whimsical pop flavour. The music is soulful and full of shamelessly adventurous chord progressions, yet it exudes love for the spiraling tapestry of alternative rock, giving it a unique raw and direct feel.