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Best of Indies & Hip Hop Compilation CD Review

May 26th, 2010, posted in Album Review, Music, Random rants, Shennanigans

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The title itself had got me very eager to pop the CD into the player, what more having to listen to the CD. This latest compilation CD by Sony Music Malaysia features the best in the industry from two different genre, Indies and Hip Hop.

1. Isabella – Joe Flizzow feat Amy Search
2. Oh Sizuka – Pop Shuvit
3. Cinta Gila – Grey Sky Morning
4. Aurora – Estranged
5. Mimpi – Altimet feat Ning Baizura
6. Ayoh Joget – Kraft
7. Si Murai Penipu – Stonebay
8. X-Ray – Nabila Huda
9. Aku Pelangi – Joanna & Co
10. Gadis Gedung Atasan – Brainhead
11. Biar Mati Chinta Ini – Maximus
12. Tentang Kita – Couple
13. Cuma Dia -Sonar
14. Osaka – Disagree
15. Diamonds – Kraft
16. Do It Duit – Joe Flizzow feat PhlowtronIMG_1969

To be very honest, i find the Indie tracks that were included in this album are below par compared to the Hip Hop tracks. It might be just me, but seriously hotter and way popular tracks from Couple, Estranged should be in. I have no complains for the Hip Hop tracks though.

Another thing to note is that the first track, Isabella is really a turn off to most people. Well the main important reason on why people got turn off by Malaysian music are the Rock Kapak style of music made popular by Search, Wings and etc. Making the track hip hop-ish would not help either. I’ve pop the CD into my player while my friends are around and when the first track played, the first thing they did was to complain. Just my 2cent.

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Pop Shuvit is one of the ‘attraction’ to the album.

All the Hip Hop track such as Diamonds and Ayuh Joget by Kraft, Do it Duit by Joe Flizzow, Mimpi – Altimet are the bomb! I really enjoyed listening to all of it especially Diamonds. I was hoping more hip hop tracks to be included to balanced with the Indie track though. Maybe in the next compilation.

For the Indie part, aside from what I’ve mentioned above, the remaining tracks hit the sweet spot. If you were to realized, most indie bands that are in the CD are uprising stars. Notably Joanna and Co, Maximus, Nabila Huda and Stonebay. All of these uprising indie stars are making waves in our local music industry and best of all, their songs are worth listening. You’ve got my words.

There are only two English song in the album, Osaka by Disagree and Diamonds by Kraft. I really wish in the next album more English songs are included too as it will reach out to a wider target market.

This album is a must buy for local indie and hip hop music lovers! Some songs might be a lil’ ‘outdated’ but nevertheless the indie track of upcoming rising stars are worth listening. If you are a hip hop lover, all the tracks will appeal to you as the beats dropped are done by Maestros! Flizzow, Altimet, Kraft. Its a bliss. Worth the bucks. So what are you waiting for, head down to your nearest record store and grab your copy for only Rm31.90

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My Verdict: 3.5/5

Spot on for : Local Indie and Hip Hop LOVAH! :D

Dump it if : You are not into local music. =’(

Fuzzy Feeling Factor : Fuzzy to my spine!!! :)

Fuzzy Feel Rating : Next please |  I feel tinges | Fuzzy to my Spine | Outta this world

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p.s: Everyone hates Isabella. :X

GLEE NOTEBOOK GIVEAWAY!!!!!! =) *UPDATED*

April 5th, 2010, posted in Album Review, Events, Fun, Music, Random rants, Shennanigans

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Here are the list of winners for the Glee Notebook Giveaway.

Lillian Teoh

Suresh Pandi =p

Jane Ng

Wen Yee

Michelle Siew

To those of you who have not win the notebook, dont fret, here’s your last chance to win it. Just hover to http://joshuaongys.com/2010/04/glee-exclusive-notebooks-giveaway/ and comment.

REMEMBER! It’s your LAST chance! And please please comment properly. Tell them WHY you love GLEE and not what GLEE stands for…=.= Oh yea, don’t give a one liner. Even if you do, make it hilarious. =)

I thank you for participating in this giveaway. Congrats to the winners and for those who did not win, faster head over to Joshua’s blog to get it. It’s your last chance.

-Out-

p.s: Winners, you will receiving an email/sms/facebook message in a moment. Stay tune.

Don’t stop believin’
Hold on to that feelin’
Streetlight, people……….

 

Familiar much? YUP! Its the same song that has been hitting the airwaves for the past few weeks. And the singers? GLEE CAST OF COURSE!

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Glee is actually an American Comedy-Musical TV series ala High School Musical. Only difference is that HSM is a movie, and Gleeeeee… is a drama series. I love watching American TV series but this is like one of the TV series that i did not get to watch. Nevertheless, the OST are awesome! And that enough is giving me to urge to watch the series. So fans, out there, tell me how the series is? Awesome? Nice? Funny? Oh for those of you who have not listened to the OST, here’s the list of the songs and go youtube them! Cuz its freaking awesome. =)

1. Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
2. Can’t Fight This Feeling – REO Speedwagon
3. Gold Digger – Kanye West
feat. Jamie Foxx
4. Take A Bow – Rihanna
5. Bust Your Windows – Jazmine Sullivan
6. Taking Chances – Platinum Weird
7. Alone – Heart
8. Maybe This Time – Liza Minnelli
9. Somebody To Love – Queen
10. Hate On Me – Jill Scott
11. No Air – Jordin Sparks with Chris Brown
12. You Keep Me Hangin’ On – The Supremes
13. Keep Holding On – Avril Lavigne
14. Bust A Move – Young MC
15. Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
16. Dancing With Myself – Generation X
17. Defying Gravity – Idina Menzel, Kristin Chenoworth and the cast of Wicked

This songs are from their compilation OST album “ Glee : The Music, Volume 1” featuring songs from the past and present. But all the songs are guaranteed sang by the cast of GLEEEE.. so expect so Gleeeeee feeling in the OST. huhuhuhuh.

 

Hehe. Well enough of the intros, i am sure you guys know what’s coming next right?

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YEP! GLEE’s NoTeBOOK for the DIE HArD FANS!

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So, die hard fans of Glee, do you wanna get your hands on this limited edition glee notebook? And no, its not a laptop FYI. =p

If your answer is yes, the impress me by completing the slogan below in the most Gleeeeeee’est way and stand a chance to call this notebook yours.

“I am the biggest GLEE fan because …………….”

Dont worry, you wont have any limit for this slogan. Just be as creative as the cast of Gleeeeeee and shoot me with an awesome comment. Seriously, make me laugh. I need some laugh. =)

I need 5 GLEE DIE HARD FANS! =)

Oh by the way, here’s the terms and condition >

  • Provide me with your contact details. Dont care your handphone, twitter, facebook or email. As long as i can contact you. =)
  • You must be a fan of facebook.com/sonymusicmy.. Choosen winners that are not the fan of SonyMusic’s facebook page can… errr just glee away. So go become a fan NOWWWWWWW!
  • Winners from Nigel, Ceddy, Hsu Jen, JenkinYat’s blogs are not entitled to take part in here again. Come on la.. other people also wanna win right? =)
  • You MUST be a Malaysians to be entitled to join this contest. PR, VISA’s, Tourist and etc.. all not allowed to participate. =p
  • Deadline for this contest would be 12noon, 6th April 2010.

So comment away and if you can MAKE ME LAUGH! =p But most importantly IMPRESS ME! Who knows, the notebook might be yours. =)

p.s: Become a fan of SonyMusic’s facebook page facebook.com/sonymusicmy or follow them on twitter at http://twitter.com/sonymusicmy because they are giving out lotsa stuff lately! Like at this moment they are giving out John Mayors album! hehehe… (wish me luck in winning the album =p)

 

 

 

ALIF SATAR – JANGAN NAKAL Album Review

March 12th, 2010, posted in Album Review, Music

“ PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE , Kamu Jangan Nakal…” This is part of the verse of his latest single, Jangan Nakal that got me thinking, hmm.. not a bad album. I was expecting more and here’s what i thought.

Alif Satar is a product of 8tv’ reality TV series, One in a Million that was once popular among Malaysians. He was the same batch as Suki, winner of OIAM and Faizal Tahir, runner-up. Appearing in style in the local music industry, Alif proved to be favorites among young fans especially the girls. After getting eliminated from OAIM, Alif is active in the movie line but recently released his second album, Jangan Nakal under the music label, SONY MUSIC.  

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A young esthetic 18 years old guy, his voice and talent maybe the selling point of his album especially for the Malay market. He proved himself with songs like Cinta Tergadai and Lagi Lagi Cinta which got me to sing along. To be honest, his songs in the album is not my cup of tea. When i first listened to the album, it does not appeal to me and i thought i was an ok album. It took me a few listens to actually figure out tracks that maybe worth listening. Thankfully for Alif, i manage to dig out a few songs that is worth listening.

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Cinta Tergadai is the strongest track of this album, demonstrating his maturity in his vocal as a young budding singer compared to when he first started in OAIM. Cinta Indah is a simple layback tune that will do enough good for those who are looking for a catchy tune an Lagi Lagi Cinta is even more ‘nakal’ than his single ‘Jangan Nakal’. I honestly think that Lagi Lagi Cinta should be the single instead of Jangan Nakal as that hit has a hint of his vocals and catchy tune all packed in one song. While Jangan Nakal is well received by his fans, that song does not have the package to be his main selling point.

In a nutshell, Alif has done his very best in producing this album, but it may not be enough to impress me. No doubt there are tunes that are worth mentioning like the ones above, but the rest of it falls short of glory. This album like I’ve said is not my cup of tea although a few songs are quite nice. It may appeal to others out there for such that they enjoy his ‘sexy’ voice as claim by some of his screaming teenage fans. I hope in his next album, he will lean more towards power packed vocal songs instead of just layback tunes. Overall, it is a good album considering he is still young. I’m expecting more improvement in his next studio album! :)

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My Verdict: 3/5

Spot on for : Those who likes him

Dump it if : You dont like him

Fuzzy Feeling Factor : I Feel Tingles

Fuzzy Feel Rating : Next please |  I feel tinges | Fuzzy to my Spine | Outta this world

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