KUALA LUMPUR: The annual Raya song “battle” is heating up once more as new festive tracks flood the industry even before Ramadan enters its second week.
Following last year’s viral hits, Alamak Raya Lagi by De Fam and Ketipak Ketipung Raya by Aisha Retno and Aziz Harun, this year’s lineup is equally exciting.
The excitement of Syawal is growing as the entertainment industry buzzes with the release of modern Raya songs, catering to contemporary listeners’ tastes.
Unlike previous years, this wave of festive songs isn’t dominated solely by younger artistes and new groups.
Singers like Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza and Dayang Nurfaizah have also embraced the trend.
Dayang Nurfaizah has released Jodoh Hari Raya, a classic R&B track, while other artistes have opted for more upbeat vibes, such as Hael Husaini and Nadeera (Meriah Lain Macam), and Fazura and Syasya Rizal (Raya Pum Pang).
These releases have left netizens wondering which song will dominate the festive season this time.
Eager to join the trend, rising singer and actress Daiyan Trisha debuts her first-ever Raya song, Jom Raya, featuring Alfie Zumi.
The track stands out for its playful use of pick-up lines, or flirtatious and witty phrases, designed to charm listeners.
Daiyan Trisha, who also composed the song, said that the idea stemmed from her observation of social media users who enjoy using these “pick-up lines” in their interactions, especially during the festive season.
“I’ve noticed that many people love using lines related to finding a soulmate on social media every Raya. These phrases always catch my attention.
“That’s why I wanted to bring Jom Raya to life by incorporating interesting phrases.
“My goal is to create a festive song filled with such pick-up lines that everyone would enjoy,” she told Bernama.
Released on Feb 28, the 31-year-old singer said her debut Raya song, co-written with Glowrush and Efry Arwis, comes in two versions: a duet and a solo.
The solo version will be available on all digital platforms on March 21.
“Jom Raya is a blend of modern and traditional vibes.
“We aim to cater to all listeners. I hope they enjoy the music,” said Daiyan Trisha, who started working on the song last year.
