Zahid: After a three-year wait, Ahmad Zahid Baharuddin (AF winner in 2004) recently released his second album titled Baru ’08 and is currently dabbling in songwriting for other singers such as Bob AF2 and Syawal.
Zahid has also ventured into a couple of projects with his sister, including setting up a kindergarten and a wedding planning business.
Comprising eight songs (mostly ballads infused with R&B and rock) the long-awaited album, Zahid Baru '08, sees a detour from Zahid’s image as a hip hop/pop artiste.
Baru ‘08 is produced by Maestro Records and distributed by EMI (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.
It includes ballads such as Hadir Dirimu (self-composed by Zahid ) and Cintaku Untukmu (written by Ajai).
According to Zahid, the new album aims to correct the misconception that he is a hip-hop/pop artiste.
“I realise that people know me as a hip-hop artiste,” he said.
To further prove his point, he said songs which he performed at the Akademi Fantasia 2 concerts, in which he emerged winner for the show’s second season, also included pop.
“One of the songs that I sang in the final of AF2 was a ballad, so I hope people can see that I’m capable of singing other types of songs.”
Other songs in the album include a medley of two numbers Teratai and Istana Menanti, songs made famous by Ramli Sarip and Rahim Maarof respectively.
“I was lucky because the album’s music arrangement was done by Eddie Marzuki, a well-known musician,” said Zahid.
Of the eight songs in the album, two are infused with rock. They are Baru and Mr Automatic, composed by Audi Mok and Azzan Addin, respectively.
“I needed a change in musical direction for the new album. For Baru ‘08, I got to choose the composers I wanted to work with. Since I have always wanted to work with Ajai, who is famous for writing ballads, I decided to record his song.
“I try to understand what fans want. I notice that people enjoy listening to ballads, so I want to cater to that market. Besides, it will make me more marketable because artistes who sing ballads are in demand for evening and corporate shows,” he added.
During the interview, Zahid was also teased about his friendship with fellow artiste and singer, Nita, a finalist on Malaysian Idol.
“I’m comfortable with her. We understand each other well,” he said, refusing to elaborate.
When prodded further, he said: “For now, we prefer to stay as close friends, and an announcement will be made when the time comes.”
Fair enough.
Track List:
1. Baru
2. Hadir Dirimu
3. Kau
4. Secukup Rasa
5. Seperti Mereka
6. Cintaku Untukmu
7. M. Automatic
8. Medley Teratai & Istana Menanti
Download | Zahid - Baru08 (Full Album)
Download | Zahid - Baru08 (Full Album)
Download | OST Ayat Ayat Cinta (Full Album)
Ayat Ayat Cinta is a beautifully portrayed Islamic love story – a tale of a virtuous Muslim protagonist who overcomes all obstacles of life maintaining pure ideals.
Fahri bin Abdillah is a poor, intelligent student who wins a scholarship to complete his graduate degree at Egypt's esteemed Al Azhar University. Very disciplined and dedicated by nature, Fahri embraces his life in Cairo, completing his studies and translation of religious books with full enthusiasm, exactly according to pre-determined targets.
Only one goal is left unattempted: the pursuit of marriage.
For Fahri is innocent and pure, and doesn't believe in the concept of relationships prior to marriage. He is inarticulate and shy around women. All his life, only two women have been close to him – his mother and grandmother.
Life changes drastically in Egypt for he suddenly finds himself surrounded by four beautiful, distinctly different women.
Maria Girgis, a shy, open-minded Coptic-Christian neighbor who is attracted to the teachings of the Holy Al Quran, finds herself falling in love with Fahri (a fact she only reveals to her diary).
Nurul, a student at Al Azhar like Fahri, is the Muslim daughter of a renowned Indonesian cleric. Fahri feels unworthy of her and thus ignores his feelings for her, leaving her confused and guessing.
Noura, an abused Egyptian neighbor, develops strong romantic feelings for Fahri, who in turn simply sympathizes with her situation. His romantic rejection destroys her and eventually leads to a false accusation of rape.
Aisha, a German Turkish student in Cairo haunts Fahri with her beautiful eyes. Following an incident on the metro where Fahri defends her against narrow minded bigoted Muslims, both immediately develop feelings for each other.
As the story unravels, the protagonist makes the audience face the daunting decisions he himself faces, and forces us to marvel at his undying loyalty to the true ideals of Islam as he ultimately makes the choice of a lifetime.
Track List:
01 Ayat Ayat Cinta - Rossa
02 Jalan Cinta - Sherina
03 Takdir Cinta - Rossa
04 Tercipta Untukku (Acc. Version) - Ungu Ft Rossa
05 Andai Ku Tahu (Original Master) - Ungu
06 Opening Scene (Music Scoring)
07 Letter From Noura (Music Scoring)
08 Thalagi (Music Scoring)
09 The Basket (Music Scoring)
10 Ayat Ayat Cinta (Minus One)
11 Jalan Cinta (Minus One)
12 Takdir Cinta (Minus One)
Download | OST Ayat Ayat Cinta (Full Album)
Download | Suki- Finally (Full Album)
Suki Low's debut album, "SUKI - Finally | Akhirnya" is launched on June 19, 2008. One In A Million winner Suki Low hasn’t been making much of a ripple in the last two years, but her recent win at the AIM 2008 awards and a newly-released album, Finally, prove that she is far from forgotten.
Nonetheless, the 19-year-old lass from Seremban proved that she still had her foot in the door of the local entertainment industry when she won the Most Promising Artiste award at AIM 2008.
Though busy putting the finishing touches to her album last month, Suki consented to an interview.
“I’m so sorry for the delay,” she immediately apologised before flopping into her seat, arriving late for this interview at the KLCC. Thankfully, she had no airs about her, and proceeded to talk about how busy she’s been, working on her long-overdue album.
The album, aptly titled Finally was officially launched yesterday.
Simple life
To many, she is the girl who won the first OIAM award, the teenager from SMK King George V, Seremban, who juggled studying for her SPM and the competition, as well as Pepsi’s latest ambassador.
The Sagittarian is pretty much a “laidback” girl who is devoted to her family, loves shoes and bags (“I shop for things that I really need, but I won’t say no if I could have a different bag every day of the week,” she giggles) and whose life before OIAM revolved around singing in the school choir, teaching music and participating in talent shows.
While she admits that she “never, ever” imagined being where she is today, she recounts with honesty the path she had taken in life in the hopes of being a performer someday.
“Winning OIAM is a dream come true for me, especially when my main intention of joining OIAM was to meet Paul Moss and hear his critique on my singing,” said Suki who speaks fluent Mandarin, Cantonese, English and Malay.
“Having said that, I have been working for this all along. I love being on stage, and I took whatever chance I got to go on stage and perform especially whenever there was a visiting artiste in Seremban. That’s how people would remember me. Still, if I hadn’t won OIAM, I wouldn’t be where I am today,” said the former Astro’s Kids Talent Quest 2002 winner.
She attributes her talent to her family, particularly her grandmother whose love of singing rivals her own.
“I remember since I was in kindergarten, my grandma was always singing away on the karaoke. She loved singing! Both my parents are very musical too.”
What’s most refreshing is the respect and gratitude Suki has for her florist mother and businessman father.
“They really motivated me. They advised me that if I wanted to do something, I must go all the way and not do a half-baked job. That’s why I put my heart and soul into OIAM.
“My family really supports me; they make me feel complete.”
1. Berdiri
2. Usah (feat. Daly - Ahli Fikir)
3. Painted Blue
4. Ku Teruskan
5. Hidup Ini
6. Rock With Me
7. G L B
8. Tak Sama
9. Tak Pernah Berubah
10. Never Say
11. Don't (feat. Head M)
Download | Suki- Finally (Full Album)
Download || AlanisMorisette - Flavors Of Entanglement - (Full Album)
I've been an Alanis fan since Jagged Little Pill in college. I identified with her music then, and I identify with Flavors of Entanglement today. She's come a long way since then, and yes, her music has changed, but I'm not the same person I was then, either. I found this to be an enjoyable listen from start to finish, and I'd have to say my favorites are "Not as We" and "Torch."
Flavors of Entanglement lyrics and music, expresses with such heart felt emotions that you feel them too. With the help of her producer, Guy Sigsworth, Alanis has put together a sole full album in Flavors of Entanglement. These songs have more edge and grit than anything she's released since the '90s. I have waited a long time for this album but it has proven to be worth the wait. . Alanis has repeatedly said in interviews that she had hit "rock bottom" upon her engagement ending to actor Ryan Reynolds and how that is reflected in her album "Flavors of Entanglement". The album certainly reflects death - in this case, death of a relationship. Never hiding her bruises, she moves forward in her career by releasing this soul full album. My favorite tracks were, "Citizen of the Planet" and "Straitjacket". I felt these songs were telling a story from heart. Morissette proves herself yet again, to be a poet with lyrics for this generation's contemporary singer and songwriters. She invites listeners along on her journey of her life as she helps them gain feelings of themselves. She is both enlighting as well as entertaining. I think this album proves beyond a doubt that Alanis Morissette is a voice to be reckoned with. I am eagerly waiting for her next album.
Track List:
1.Citizen Of The Planet
2.Underneath
3.Straitjacket
4.Versions Of Violence
5.Not As We
6.In Praise Of The Vulnerable Man
7.Moratorium
8.Torch
9.Giggling Again For No Reason
10.Tapes
11.Incomplete
Download - Flavors Of Entanglement ( Full Album )
Download || The Peanuts - Hidayah.mp3
Peanut Butter is still a new band which was only formed recently. The vocalist, Iqram had a song 'Emosi Cinta' which the guitarist, Sam later produced, arranged and played the music instruments the song for Iqram as a fun side project. The song soon found its way into radio stations such as ERA FM, XFresh FM and Suria FM.
It is only after that, that they decided to form a band. They called in Amy the bassist and Din the drummer for a jam session and so, Peanut Butter was born. Amy is an experienced bassist playing for many music competitions, Din the drummer has played plenty of gigs in Johor and Sam, besides doing music production, has been performing top 40 songs in bars and restaurants and was one of the bands for the Guiness road tour for most of 2007.
In February 2008, Peanut Butter sign in a contract with Gizmo Records where they met here in myspace. But then, Ismail, the manager advice to change the band name because people will get confius. So, they decided to choose The Peanuts as their band name and Peanutbutter is a nickname for them who support The Peanuts.
Then later, they found Johan. Johan approach himself to be interview and join the band. He is the youngest among all.And from there,a new faces and commited young tallents are born together fighting to support Malaysian music scene.
Download - Hidayah.mp3
