July 21, 2026
Read about Zahir’s latest interview with Almost Becoming, a publication dedicated to multidisciplinary artists on the verge of breaking through into their fully realized persona. They talked about his upcoming album, life's surprises, taking space between making art, and artists he think deserve some love. Read all about it at the link below!
https://almostbecoming.co/field-notes/zahir
Below are excerpts from interviews and articles chronicling Zahir’s foray into the visual direction, filmmaking, and musical spaces.
Billboard 
NLA 2023 graduate Zahir Muhammad, a 21-year-old rising film/music video director and senior at LSU, says the entire experience has been incredible for him. “I love learning [and] it’s been great having no limit on how much I can learn from everybody here,” he shares.
Black Enterprise 
And that they did. From exchanging contacts with the likes of Bloody Osiris and Saba to exercising physical, mental, and emotional muscles, Muhammad’s expectations were exceeded.“Now that I understand directing is my brand and I use songs to market that brand, it’s very easy to move forward with it,” he said, adding that he’s coming hot off his off-season to work with some of his favorite artists and to release his debut EP, Chaos St., this month.
Additional Press
Almost Becoming: Field Notes - "The Oasis Between Projects with Zahir"Balamii Radio [South London, UK] - “Dotwavnotwave w/ Annabelle Kline, Kiwi & Turich Benjy - Featuring Look Out! by Zahir”Norbu Magazine - “Exploring Zahir's Multifaceted Artistry” OkayPlayer - “Building a Reputation as a Talented Video Director” Nuance Magazine - “Polished Music Video Director & Lyricist” Canvas Rebel - “Meet Zahir Muhammad” Home Grown Radio - “Emerging Artistic Icon” Anthony Fantano - “Best Tracks” Colors Studios - “Rhymes” Nuance Magazine - “Creative Force to be Reckoned With” 
