Zamir Stills

Zamir Stills is an Atlanta-based music composer and songwriter by way of Washington, DC. Always being an avid fan of a wide range of music, he strings together influences in his works that range from electronic to jazz to orchestral. No matter the point of influence, Stills is able to display his own unique personality in his songs. Zamir also works as a DJ and displays his eclectic musical taste with his sets.

Previously licensing beats to hundreds of artists through the YouTube "type beat" scene, Zamir now looks to release original music under his own name as well as work closely with other creatives on their projects. In May 2023, he released his first rap EP, "Character", which sees him assume the persona, MEANRUSE. The project is drawing praise from critics and fans alike, likening the lyricism to MF DOOM and the production to Björk.

Zamir is very well-known for his remixes and covers of music from video games and anime. He breathes new life into the songs in a way that tastefully pays homage to the originals but also ushers in his signature vibrant sounds. Stills' remix of songs from the "Persona 5" and "Sonic The Hedgehog" soundtracks have particularly received high praise from many of the games' fans. 

Outside of music, Zamir is also known for his love of video games, especially fighting games and RPGs. He used to stream games on Twitch before deciding to commit to his musical career. He still competes now and again at local tournaments, where he actually earned a DJ gig from winning tournaments for multiple games!