Review chats with Indian teenage singing sensation Yatharth Ratnum about his upcoming EP, his musical influences, success on the Indian talent show “Lil Champs” and his hopes for the future.

A heart throb in India, Ratnum is ready to take the United States by Storm.

Review Fix: Can you tell us about the about the writing process of “I Love You?”

Yatharth Ratnum: To tell the truth, “I Love You” is the first song written by me. At the time I wrote it, I actually knew nothing about songwriting. But I had this beautiful girl in my school whom I loved like mad! We became friends and eventually I expressed my feelings I had for her. After which I got to know she was already with another guy. But knowing about her guy didn’t make any difference to my love for her. It was her birthday and I had to gift something, so to make it priceless for her, I wrote my heart out in this song, “I Love You.”

Review Fix: How difficult was it to write?

Ratnum: It wasn’t difficult at all, I wrote it like in 2-3 hours. It was really easy ‘cuz at that point of time, I was going through the same feelings “I Love You” is written in. I just had to write my heart out. And that’s what I do in every song I write.

Review Fix: Adele had a ton of success writing about a lost love. Are you hoping to have similar success? Do you think your experiences are alike?

Ratnum: I think Adele is very good at writing the songs she writes and I really admire her. Our experiences might be alike. I think my songs are cool enough to go out there and mesmerize people and make them happy. So fingers crossed for that. I hope people will like me and my music.

Review Fix: Tell us the last five songs you listened to on your iPod.

Ratnum: “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door,” “Whenever, Wherever,” “Billie Jean,” “In The End” and “That’s the way”- Santana.

Review Fix: Who are some of your musical influences?

Ratnum: Guns n Roses, The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Shakira, Bee Gees, Linkin Park, Santana, Agnetha Faltskog. I just love good music and good musicians.

Review Fix: What are your long term goals in music?

Ratnum: It really excites me to see so many varieties of music in the world. I want to learn different styles of music. And yes, I want to be a great pop-star .

Review Fix: How do you think the early part of your career and your success on Lil’ Champs will help you as you move forward?

Ratnum: Yes, Lil’ Champs was a great journey. And as I have been moving forward, it has always helped me. Step by step, I guess. Everything is going to work.

Review Fix: What do you want people to remember you for?

Ratnum: I want people to love me, and give me the chance to love them back. I want them to remember me as a good person- a cool pop-star and an Insane Lover.

Review Fix: How are you different from other singers?

Ratnum: Listen to my songs and you’ll know.

Review Fix: How do you want people to feel when they listen to your album?

Ratnum: My album is me spreading love, fun and joy to the people out there. Every song in my album is very different. Each one has its beauty. I want people to feel that in the album. And I want them to feel good when listening to my songs, enjoy life and spread love.

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