Category: Music

  • TRANSFORMASI INDAH RUHAILA MENERUSI ‘INDAH’

    TRANSFORMASI INDAH RUHAILA MENERUSI ‘INDAH’

    Siapa sangka perjalanan seni penyanyi cantik bersuara lunak ini sudah pun menjangkau 15 tahun lamanya, terbaharu, berbekalkan semangat dan cintanya terhadap bidang nyanyian, Indah Ruhaila kembali menghadiahkan single terbaharu yang dinanti-nantikan peminatnya berjudul ‘INDAH’ hasil ciptaan komposer terkenal tanah air, Firdaus Rahmat, manakala diterbitkan oleh label hiburan paling berpengaruh di rantau ini, Rocketfuel Entertainment.

    “Alhamdulillah, saya masih lagi giat memperjuangkan bakat yang dikurniakan Tuhan dan masih lagi aktif menerima undangan nyanyian di sana-sini.

    “Syukur di atas kelahiran single terbaharu ini dan yang pertama seumpamanya di bawah naungan Rocketfuel Entertainment, saya berasa terharu berbaur gembira kerana sudah lama tidak muncul dengan mana-mana lagu baharu.

    “Secara jujurnya, saya agak memilih dalam penghasilan sesebuah karya kerana hendak pastikan ianya betul-betul bermutu, menepati citarasa saya dan yang paling penting, dapat menarik perhatian halwa telinga peminat dan juga pendengar di luar sana,” ujar pemilik nama sebenar, Siti Ruhailah Hussein, 36.

    Single INDAH merupakan buah fikiran Indah sendiri yang mahukan kelainan dalam komposisi melodinya, dan seakan transformasi bagi dirinya yang merupakan penyanyi berpengalaman dan lebih matang dalam berkarya, ditanya apakah maksud single ini buat dirinya, ini penjelasannya, “Jalan cerita lagu ini datang dari saya, setelah berbincang dengan komposer Firdaus Rahmat, hasilnya sebuah karya yang lain dari lain dan kedengaran sedikit ‘fresh’ dan lebih kepada ‘feel’ masa kini.

    “Ia menceritakan tentang kemampuan seorang wanita yang pasti beroleh kebahagiaan jika mereka mencintai diri sendiri dahulu, kiranya seperti ‘self-love’, seterusnya perasaan ‘indah’ itu akan datang dengan sendirinya.

    Single INDAH berjaya dirakamkan dalam masa 2 jam sahaja di Studio World Peace, dan kali pertama mendengarnya, pendengar pasti terhibur dengan karya bernuansa pop dansa ini kerana ada patah di dalamnya yang dinyanyikan secara rap oleh Indah sendiri, menyuntik elemen kelainan yang dimahukan selain menjadikannya lebih ‘tersendiri’, tambah Indah lagi, “Setelah sekian lama saya tidak hadir dengan mana-mana lagu baharu, saya anggap ini sebagai hadiah melepaskan kerinduan peminat yang sudah lama menunggu, serta jangan lupa menyaksikan MV INDAH di YouTube nanti yang berkonsep minimalis dengan elemen yang ‘indah-indah’ sahaja.

    “Saya berharap supaya INDAH dapat diterima oleh semua, terutamanya peminat saya dan pelbagai penggemar muzik tanah air, tidak mengira peringkat umur.

    Lagu ‘INDAH’ boleh dimuat turun di iTunes serta dijadikan nada dering panggilan menerusi ke semua syarikat telekomunikasi tempatan dan boleh didengar pada bila-bila masa melalui aplikasi penstriman atas talian seperti Joox, KKBox, Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music dan juga YouTube Music.

    Manakala muzik video single ini boleh ditonton secara eksklusif hanya di saluran YouTube Rocketfuel Network.

  • ‘PENTAS’ single terbaru Bil Musa

    ‘PENTAS’ single terbaru Bil Musa

    Kini, Bil Musa kembali ke pentas muzik dengan single terbaharu bertajuk ‘PENTAS’. Lagu ini tidak hanya menampilkan suara unik Bil Musa, tetapi juga menggabungkan kehebatan komposisi daripada dua komposer terkenal, Iqie Hugh dan Firdaus Rahmat. Kolaborasi ini menjanjikan sesuatu yang segar dan menarik dari segi muzikal.

    “Sebagai insan kreatif, saya perlu mengambil masa untuk menghasilkan sesebuah karya seni, sejurus lagu Pantang dilancarkan, sebuah kolaborasi bersama Noki, ramai yang agak ‘terperanjat’ dengan arah tuju muzik saya, rata-rata mengatakan lagu tersebut ‘catchy’ dan sedikit lari dari genre saya. “

    “Sudah tentu, peminat lebih mengharapkan saya kembali kepada stail yang terdahulu dengan komposisi lagu-lagu ‘healing’ yang lebih sinonim dengan saya sebagai seorang pengkarya muzik,” jelas Bil, atau nama sebenarnya Nabilah Musa, 30.

    Lagu PENTAS yang berunsurkan kerohanian merupakan idea Iqie Hugh dan Firdaus Rahmat, kata Bil, “Idea asal lagu ini datang dari komposernya sendiri yang mahukan sebuah karya tentang hubungan manusia dengan Sang Pencipta dalam perjalanan hidupnya.

    “Kali pertama mendengar demo lagu PENTAS, hati terus terpaut padanya, rasa sebak pun ada juga. Bagi mereka yang sudah lama mengikut perjalanan seni saya faham bahawa laluan saya bukanlah ‘linear’ kerana walaupun mempunyai peminat tegar, muzik saya seakan tidak ‘sampai’ di Malaysia. Agak susah bagi penyanyi indie seperti saya untuk menyentuh jiwa pendengar secara umumnya. 

    PENTAS bagi saya sangat ‘relatable’ kerana ia menceritakan tentang perjalanan hidup seseorang yang ‘lost’ atau kehilangan arah dan terpaksa menghadapi cabaran, namun dengan kuasa iman, beserta sifat tidak mudah menyerah kalah, dan kepercayaan yang masanya akan tiba suatu hari nanti.

    Lagu bernuansa balada pop ini dinyanyikan Bil dengan stail ‘signature’ yang tersendiri dan kedengaran nyaman walaupun padat dengan maksud yang mendalam mengambil masa selama tiga hari untuk dirakamkan kerana memerlukan konsentrasi serta penghayatan yang tinggi, kata Bil lagi, “Saya mempunyai lingkungan vokal yang tidak terlalu besar, jadi kadangkala susah untuk mencipta kepelbagaian, kini saya mula konsisten dalam mengambil kelas vokal untuk memperbaiki diri. Tambahan lagi, untuk menjadi seorang artis yang dikenali di Malaysia, kita perlu mendedahkan banyak aspek dari kehidupan peribadi supaya bisa mendapatkan cerita ‘insani’, akan tetapi saya seorang yang ‘private’, jadi inilah cabaran saya. 

    Selain single, lirik video juga turut dilancarkan pada tarikh yang sama dengan konsep ‘breaking-fee’ yang penuh simbolik, dengan maksud abstrak yang mempunyai estetika tersendiri.

    Ulas Dato’ KK Chua, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif AEG, “Bil Musa adalah penyanyi masa kini yang berbakat bukan sahaja dalam bidang nyanyian bahkan dalam bidang penciptaan lagu juga kerana minatnya yang mendalam terhadap muzik, semoga lagu PENTAS dapat memberi lebih ‘exposure’ buat dirinya agar terus dikenali dan disukai ramai.

    Bil yang sedang dalam proses merakamkan sebuah EP, bakal dilancarkan pada tahun depan berkata, “Saya berharap pendengar dapat menerima PENTAS kerana dalam lagu ini saya dedahkan semuanya, segala kelemahan dan kekurangan yang ada pada diri, semoga peminat dapat menghargainya dan cuba hayati bait-bait lirik yang saya sampaikan.

    Lagu PENTAS boleh dimuat turun di iTunes Store dan dijadikan sebagai nada dering panggilan menerusi ke semua syarikat telekomunikasi tempatan serta boleh didengar dan nikmati pada bila-bila masa melalui aplikasi penstriman atas talian utama seperti Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, KKBox dan Deezer.

    Manakala lirik video ini pula boleh ditonton secara eksklusif di YouTube Armani Entertainment.

  • Together with Rebel Asia, Amir Hasan amazes fans with TANGO

    Amir Hasan, a 27-year-old singer-songwriter known for his melodious vocals and happiness-infused pop songs since his debut in 2014, has embarked on a new venture by creating fresh hip hop music with his latest single, titled “Tango.”

    ‘Tango’ is a testament to his artistic flexibility and evolution in the realm of music. His deep interest in hip hop music was cultivated 15 years ago at the age of 12, where the international male hip hop artist, Eminem, served as his main inspiration. As he grew older, his passion for hip hop deepened, leading him to further explore and draw inspiration from local hip hop figures, including the iconic duo of the group Too Phat, Joe Flizzow and Malique. From there, Amir honed his freestyle singing talent, diving into this dynamic genre.

    Amir Hasan is excited to take on this challenge in order to broaden the spectrum of his musical identity. ‘Tango’ represents the voice of his alter ego and showcases his distinct musical style. This bold move not only demonstrates his evolution in the music industry, but also reflects his determination to explore hip hop even further.

    The song ‘Tango’ is set to provide a positive experience and valuable lessons to listeners, encouraging them to live life with vigor and dedication towards achieving greater heights in the future.

    “The song ‘Tango’ is about proving to ourselves that everyone is capable of overcoming challenges in life. It’s not about where we come from, but our success is measured by the effort and determination we put in. Don’t doubt yourself, as self-doubt is a negative aspect and a hindrance to progress,” explained Amir about the meaning behind ‘Tango’.

    The song-making process began with a spontaneous freestyle session with Rash, a member of the Lawalah group. Amir only took five hours to meticulously prepare the song ‘Tango’ perfectly. Nevertheless, Amir Hasan acknowledges that he might face some challenges ahead due to his transition from a pop singer to a hip hop artist. This might spark doubts among fans and netizens. However, Amir is determined to face these challenges boldly in the entertainment world.

    “Through our spontaneous meeting with Rebel Asia, we freestyled based on our musical journey and experiences. Eventually, the song ‘Tango’ emerged on its own, and we decided to release this single under Sony Music Malaysia,” he described the process of creating ‘Tango’.

    “Although I’m likely to encounter challenges such as the acceptance of listeners and fans towards ‘Tango’ due to its different genre compared to my previous songs, I am also very confident that this song will win hearts and receive a warm reception from the community. This work not only maintains relevance with current trends but also caters to the taste of present-day listeners, especially on social media platforms like TikTok,” he added.

    Furthermore, Rebel Asia also shared his feelings of excitement upon getting the opportunity to collaborate with Amir Hasan on the song ‘Tango’.

    “I’m definitely thrilled to be involved in the song ‘Tango’. We worked hard to create this meaningful offering while following current trends that have a catchy hip hop vibe, and we hope that listeners can relate with the song,” Rebel said with a sweet smile.

    Amir Hasan is on the brink of an extraordinary evolution, and he is ready to captivate listeners with his dynamic lyrical transformations and energetic singing. Hopefully, this bold move will have a positive impact.

    Listen to ‘Tango’ now on streaming platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, KKBox, YouTube, and YouTube Music. It is also available for download on iTunes.

    Amir Hasan’s Social Media Accounts:

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amrhsn_/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amirhasan_

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJfhiib6i5tVWVwEla-2K6w

    Credits:

    Artists: Amir Hasan, Rebel Asia

    Title: Tango

    Producer: Rebel Asia & Madebyartin

    Composer: P4Pi, Rebel Asia & Madebyartin

    Lyricist: P4Pi, Rebel Asia

     

     

     

  • Konsert “Apa Khabar Teman?-Estranged” hadir dengan Bunyian Baru, dan Perkasa Warisan Etnik Borneo Beraksi”

     

    Kembali dengan projek yang penuh teliti, Estranged membuktikan bahawa kecemerlangan dalam muzik tempatan adalah matlamat utama mereka. Dengan kemenangan di Anugerah Juara Lagu sebagai pengiktirafan, kini saatnya untuk mengetahui apa yang bakal mereka bawa kepada peminat dalam konsert “Apa Khabar Teman?”.

    Kini setelah tujuh tahun tidak aktif di semenanjung, Estranged punya sesuatu yang baharu untuk diperkenal lalu diraikan bersama peminat mereka.

    Lewat Konsert Estranged Apa Khabar Teman? kumpulan rock yang dianggotai Rich (vokalis), Din (gitar) dan Hanafi (gitar) akan mengembalikan keghairahan dan mengisi dahaga untuk melihat persembahan secara langsung mereka.

    Membawa tema Hancur Aku yang diambil dari hit lagu sama menerusi album Sepenuhnya Vol.1, Konsert Estranged Apa Khabar Teman? akan dilaksanakan pada 3 Februari 2024 diPersada Johor, Johor Bahru.

    Konsert Estranged Apa Khabar Teman? merupakan inisiatif yang digerakkan olehKementerian Komunikasi dan Digital (KKD) dengan Estranged menjadi salah sebuah kumpulan yang dianugerahi DKD menerusi Estranged Sdn Bhd oleh MyCreative Ventures SdnBhd.

    Inisiatif DKD oleh Kementerian Komunikasi dan Digital (KKD) dilaksana untuk memudahkandan menggalakkan penggiat industri kreatif dalam penghasilan, penerbitan dan penyebaran kandungan yang kreatif serta mengoptimumkan potensi industri kandungan kreatif dalam pasaran domestik dan global.

    “Selepas tujuh tahun tidak aktif terutama di Semenanjung,kembali menyapa peminat kamidengan Konsert Estranged Apa Khabar Teman? adalah momen yang sangat dinantikan.

    “Ada banyak perkara yang kami ingin kongsikan. la lebih daripada sekadar pertemuan biasa tetapi tentang nilai persahabatan yang telah terjalin di antara kami serta peminat Estranged.

    “Menerusi Konsert Estranged Apa Khabar Teman? kami mahu memperkenalkan imej atau bunyian baharu dari Estranged kepada semua.

    “Inilah (bunyian baharu) yang kami usahakan sepanjang tidak aktif termasuk sewaktu dunia dilanda pandemik dan akhirnya sedia uituk diperkenalkan kepada semua.

    “Kami juga mahu Konsert Estranged Apa Khabar Teman? menjadi medan pertemuan Estranged dengan peminat lama dan punya keinginan atau misi mengumpul peminat dalam kalangan pendengar baharu.

    “Justeru besar harapan kami agar’misi’ pada 3 Februari 2024 nanti terlaksana dan terimakasih kepada DKD atas inisiatif yang dilakukan sekaligus membawa Estranged kembali ke Selatan untuk bertemu peminat di sana,” ujar Rich.

    Pada pertemuan penuh bermakna itu juga,Rich memaklumkan agenda istimewa yang akan dipersembahkan selain sesi nostalgia bersama untaian lagu Estranged adalah sesi’berkenalan’ dengan instrumen instrumen tradisional dan kebudayaan serta warisan etnik keluarga Borneo.

    “Kami juga sangat teruja untuk memperkenalkan instrumen instrumen tradisional dan kebudayaan serta warisan etnik keluarga Borneo serta sahabat sahabat barisan artis dariSabah dan Sarawak.

    “Ini sesuatu yang sangat istimewa untuk kami tampilkan pada Konsert Estranged Apa Khabar Teman? di Persada Johor nanti,” kata Rich lagi.

    Untuk itu jangan sampai terlepas temu janji anda bersama Konsert Estranged Apa Khabar Teman? yang akan diadakan pada 3 Februari 2024 di Persada Johor.

    Tiket-tiket akan mula dijual pada 27 November 2023 di www.ticket2u.com dengan harga early bird untuk minggu pertama sahaja-Itu Kamu (139) dan Odoi (RM89).

    Manakala harga normal iaitu kategori ltu Kamu (RM149), Odoi (RM99) serta Meet&Greet +merchandise (RM300)-100 pembeli tiket sahaja.

    INFORMASI

    ACARA:KONSERT ESTRAVGED APA KHABAR TEMAN?

    LOKASI:PERSADA JOHOR

    TARIKH:3 FEBRUARI 2024

    TARIKH PENJUALAN TIKET:

    PLATFORM TIKET:

    HARGA TIKET: Early bird Itu Kamu (139) dan Odoi (RM89)-minggu pertama sahaja.

    Harga normal Itu Kamu (RM149) dan Odoi (RM99)

    Meet & greet+ merchandise (RM300)-100 pembeli tiket Sahaja

  • DOLLA’S HIGHLY INTERESTED FIRST ALBUM, CALLED ‘NEW CLASSIC’

    The debut album by DOLLA under the Universal Music Malaysia label, titled “New Classic,” will be available digitally starting today. The album, which features seven (7) tracks—five (5) new and two (2) previously released—was produced by both domestic and foreign producers, most notably South Korean producer Hyuk Shin. The album deftly combines several genres, including dance-pop and R&B. The album highlights the range of emotions and musical styles possessed by each member, showcasing their ability to produce both upbeat and soulful tracks at different speeds.

    Comprising of Angel, Sabronzo, Syasya and Tabby, DOLLA burst onto the Malaysian music scene in 2020 with their debut single, ‘DOLLA Make You Wanna’ and have been making waves ever since. Known for their dynamic, compelling, ambitious, and unapologetic approach towards their music and visual expression, DOLLA truly embodies the vibe of the current generation. To date, the group has released seven (7) solo singles and five (5) collaboration songs that have managed to capture the attention of local music fans and a global social media following.

    The album is set to redefine the essence of a classic bringing with it a new attitude, a fresh perspective of DOLLA’s unique sound and the narrative of empowerment honing on female strength. According to Tabby, other than being a highly entertaining album, ‘New Classic’ is ultimately about making a statement, “The new generation has a responsibility to make songs that will be the classics of the future. In that sense, DOLLA is on a constant mission to push the boundaries and put out songs that can be considered as ‘the new classics’ for generations to come”.

    She further explains, “We had about a year on average to work on the album. DOLLA as a group are heavily involved with the album’s creative process. For example, the song ‘drip’ is the first song that witnessed DOLLA members writing lyrics and composing the melody. For the album, we worked with some of the best writers and producers in the industry and collaborated with the producers to make the songs more customised to DOLLA. In short, we collectively ‘DOLLA-fy’ them, thus making the album a lot more personal to us”.

    As further asserted by Syasya, the youngest member of the group, “The recording process is pretty challenging as all songs in the album are very different from each other and have their own vibe that requires specific attention by each member of DOLLA. Thankfully, everyone that we worked with during recording process helped us a lot”.

    The seven (7) tracks that made up ‘New Classic’ are ‘CLASSIC’ (Title track), ‘DAMELO’, ‘MASA’, ‘drip’, ‘best side’, ‘BO$$ UP’ and ‘DAMELO (English version)’. The title track, ‘CLASSIC’ and ‘BO$$ UP’ are produced by Hyuk Shin, an A-list multi-platinum South Korean producer and songwriter. He has worked with global superstars such as Justin Bieber, Anderson Paak, Blackbear, Dean, NCT, Super Junior, TXT, Exo, Monsta X, Shinee, Girls’ Generation and many more.

    ‘CLASSIC’ in particular is written to set the tone for the album as a whole. Armed with an infectious beat and catchy lyrics, ‘CLASSIC’ is an empowering song about owning your power and standing out from the crowd. The music video for ‘CLASSIC’, also released today on YouTube, was fully filmed on location in Thailand. Essentially, this requires all four members of DOLLA to travel to Thailand and work with a production team made up of the country’s professional film crew.

    When asked about ‘CLASSIC’, Angel confessed that the song could be said to be one of her favourites from the album. She explains, “As a song, ‘CLASSIC’ truly represents DOLLA and where the group is currently heading. With lyrics that manifested a sense of dominance and power, it is also DOLLA’s first song with an anti-drop chorus and a 
cheerful bridge. I think it’s definitely a different approach to DOLLA’s usual type of song. On top of this, we are extremely excited for the release of the music video for ‘CLASSIC’. It’s a new experience for us to be shooting overseas for the first time and the production crew did not disappoint! Positively a remarkable work exposure for all of us”.

    Also included in the album is DOLLA’s most recent release, ‘DAMELO’, written and produced by Hard Lights. Meaning ‘Give It To Me’ in Spanish, it is a techno-Latin inspired track with a strong female empowerment message. Upon release, ‘DAMELO’ trended at #1 on overall videos and #2 in the music category on YouTube Malaysia. It accumulated over 200,000 views in 24 hours and over 500,000 views within 4 days. Since it was released three (3) months ago, ‘DAMELO’ has garnered 2.4 million views on YouTube. The song charted in Spotify Top 200 and Apple Music Top 200 within 7 days of release. These noteworthy achievements have cemented DOLLA’s status as one of the most impactful groups in the country’s music scene.

    Sabronzo says, “We think ‘New Classic’ perfectly represents the evolution of DOLLA and our signature sound. We’re excited to let our supporters in on what we’ve been brewing up this past year. Each member was super involved in the track curation as well as the creative process, which makes it very much our “baby” and we absolutely LOVE IT – and hope you all do too!“

    In acknowledging the writers and producers of the album, Sabronzo expressed, “We are truly honoured to have the opportunity to collaborate with so many talented and experienced individuals on this project who are true professionals. We learned so much from them and the experience has definitely encouraged us to be better artists, for ourselves and for our fans. We hope you would enjoy ‘New Classic’ as much as we have enjoyed creating it for you”.

    Kim Lim, Managing Director of Universal Music Malaysia, commented, “I am extremely proud of DOLLA’s achievements and at Universal Music Malaysia, we have high hopes that this album will take them further in the music industry both locally and internationally. They have proven to us that DOLLA is a force to be reckoned with and looking at their tremendous effort and tenacity, despite being new, I am confident that these songs are future classics, and DOLLA is well on their way to become icons of the new generation”.

    ‘New Classic’ is available now on all streaming platforms. DOLLA is also set to launch their album at #DOLLAVILLA on 21 November 2023. Built within the confines of a luxurious villa, #DOLLAVILLA will feature various immersive activations such as a stage built on a pool and a smashing performance by DOLLA for local and regional guests invited to the one-of-a-kind event. Also, to be revealed at #DOLLAVILLA is DOLLA X CERM Classic Perfume – a limited edition Huile de Parfum, marking one of DOLLA’s first-ever exclusive releases. This scent translates DOLLA’s Album beats into a beautiful scent, resulting in a uniquely modern fragrance, a true collector’s gem. A must have for enthusiasts of unique fragrances, and especially DOLLA’s die-hard fans. This fragrance will be available for purchase at cermskin.com/dolla from 30th November onwards.

    For DOLLA’s latest updates, follow them on social media as follows:

    Instagram

    https://www.instagram.com/dolla.official/?hl=en

    TikTok

    https://www.tiktok.com/@dollaofficial?lang=en

    Facebook

    https://www.facebook.com/dolla.official/

    YouTube

    https://www.youtube.com/@DOLLAOfficialMY