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(popularly dubbed the "Mingle Song") and featured in the popular Netflix original series, Squid Games. These songs, combined with his electric stage performances, make one wonder how he can maintain his piano endurance. "I've come to discover that traveling and being away from the piano for a handful of days immediately recharges me," NGXB said, elaborating that it's no easy feat to keep the energy constantly high. "I'm very fortunate that my career grants me the opportunity to travel to various parts of the world. When I get those opportunities where I have a mini vacation with work involved, that's perfect." ere aren't many piano entertainers with a similar éclat as NGXB, causing him to contrast against an otherwise saturated music market. "It took me a while to accept the kind of entertainer I am," he said. "Being unique is a double-edged sword and understanding that my style of playing varies based on the vibe of my audience, I am very good at reading the room, which is important. I learned quickly which venues I would succeed at being myself, which is a showman, versus the ones that want background music." He clarified that he particularly thrives while performing at country clubs, private and corporate establishments, high-end active adult communities, house parties, and the like. "In those spots," he continued, "I am able to really let loose, and people appreciate who I am not just as an artist, but as a person." And performing for NGXB isn't simply a side gig—literally. "A lot of people who meet me for the first time, and don't know exactly what makes me unique, oen ask me if I have a 'day job' or if I perform in a band or accompany a singer," NGXB said. Since graduating in 2020, he's had the opportunity to make his entire living doing gigs where the main act is himself, if not a complete solo performance. "During the day, every day, I plan new opportunities for myself for the future." VUE ON | NGXB 90 VUENJ.COM