For his debut album, electronic artist Ritviz—known for his clubby, yet melodious tracks such as Liggi and Udd Gaye—has decided to take a more eclectic, personal route. He has written songs about and with his mother. 

In a world full of songs about club bangers and romantic love, where does a comparison between maternal love and adoration from fans fit in? 
 “As long as the expression is relatable, the genre doesn’t matter,” says the 26-year-old musician. “Real, honest emotions always work. I have never looked at music as a career, or job; for me, it’s pure expression. These are basically conversations with my mother, and it’s very fresh. My debut is sort of like a snake shedding skin. It’s also a homecoming for me.”
 
We are talking to Ritviz and his mother over Zoom from Pune, and you can tell they are in sync with each other. The nine-track album, which will be out on September 2, carries his mother’s nickname, Mimmi. It is not only inspired by his childhood reminiscences, but also pivots around the close bond he shares with her. 
Together, the Pune-based duo navigates their unique perspectives and notions of love via individualistic musical sensibilities. Mimmi makes an attempt to establish how life has come a full circle for Ritviz, who has always attributed his success to his supportive parents.