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. April 2024 saw the release of "ZGM, Vol. 1", a cover album Zamir describes as a love letter to his favorite video games and their soundtracks. 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' remixes of songs from the "Pokémon" and "Guilty Gear" soundtracks have particularly received high praise from many of the series' fans. In May 2023, Zamir released his first rap EP, "Character", which sees him assume the persona, MEANRUSE. The project drew praise from critics and fans alike, likening the lyricism to MF DOOM and the production to Björk. While the alter ego has been dormant since, Zamir recently announced that MEANRUSE is undergoing a "character arc" and will have more information in the future. Outside of music, Zamir is known for actively competing in and commentating fighting games under the moniker, Zohma. He's placed well in multiple titles as a player in games such as "Granblue Fantasy Versus Rising" and "Guilty Gear Strive". As a commentator, he's given a voice to high-profile events in various games.