Compiled by ALLISON LAI and RAHIMY RAHIM
POPULAR singer Aina Abdul, widely seen as the next Queen of Pop, says hitting the high notes and having a strong vocal range alone isn’t enough to win awards, reported Harian Metro.
While hitting high notes can impress, Aina, whose real name is Nurul Aina Abdul Ghani, said she disagreed with the view of a senior artiste who said one only needs strong vocal power to win awards.
“I believe everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and I respect the person who said it.”
The winner of four trophies at AIM24, including for Best Vocal Performance, said her success wasn’t just about hitting high notes.
Instead, she believes that the vocal skills she honed under renowned vocal trainers played a crucial role in shaping her musical foundation.
“I know what I’m doing because I come from a musical background. I’m not just screaming out high notes. Everything I do is backed by proper training.
“I’ve studied under some of the best vocal coaches in the industry, and I carry that knowledge and passion with me. I’m confident in what I do.”
Singer and actress Atilia Haron recently caught the attention of netizens when she compared the local music industry to international jazz stars Norah Jones and Sade.
Atilia questioned whether the two jazz singers would win awards if they were in Malaysia, pointing out that they don’t scream while singing.
Although Atilia did not mention specific names, netizens had linked her post to Aina.
> Just days away from entering Gaza’s waters, actress and celebrity activist Ardell Aryana revealed that she may not be able to continue with the humanitarian mission alongside the Global Sumud Flotilla due to health problems, reported Kosmo!.
Ardell, whose real name is Nurul Hidayah Mohd Amin, 35, urged the public to continue praying and supporting the other volunteers as they face numerous challenges ahead.
“Perhaps I won’t make it there, even though it’s about six days away.
“Regardless, we leave everything to Allah’s plan,” she said.
The convoy, which comprises over 40 ships with more than 800 activists including doctors from 44 countries aim to deliver food and medical aid to Palestinians.
The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a, it denotes a separate news item.
