POETWAVES

Akelay Records is an independent record label founded in April 2023 by M from Karachi, Pakistan. A self-taught music producer, multi-instrumentalist, musician, visual artist, videographer, photographer, writer, and documentarian. who faced a period of deep depression, isolation, and drug-abuse due to personal schisms, a difficult childhood growing up led M on journey

The name Akelay means "alone" in Urdu, and the label was founded with the belief that even when you are alone, you can still achieve your dreams. M recalls, "In April, all I had was a list and nothing else. A list of everything I once wanted to achieve.I was about to turn 36 on April 23, 2023 and had nothing to show for it. Something drastic had to be done. I felt like there were only two options: give up or give it my all to pursuing a long-abandoned dream. I had nothing to lose except another dream, but this time if I failed, it would be in public....and it would be my last time....that was the head-space I was in"