This song is really special for Imran with his own story attached to it. Read here to know more!

“If your boyfriend asks, just tell him we were only dancing.” Haha!

I’ve been listening to the ‘Seribu Tahun’ flute and violin instrumentals prepared by Hafiz Hamidun and Abang Mohar for the ‘Kerana Cintaku Saerah’ drama since I came back last night, and I’ve had it on repeat like nobody’s business. I imagine that the series will be so sad since the backing track is so emotional. I teared a bit, because somebody so easily chose my song over a thousand other songs and made such a big deal out of it. I know I can be a little emotional when it comes to these things but I am entitled to. It’s beautiful.

Talking about feeling fuzzy on the inside, I’ve been on this online campaign subtly telling people not to be oversensitive. Oversensitive is when you being sensitive pisses people off, like you’re not treated the way you want to and yet the person doesn’t know it, or you receive much less than you expected, or you were shortchanged somehow. There’s a dozen ways I could think of that one would behave that way, but if you blog about it, and expect people to pick it up from there, and offer changes afterwards, sorry, you’re just pissing the shit out of me.

I played 3 roles yesterday; the one who saw somebody get overly sensitive with somebody else, the one who made somebody feel guilty for something, and the one who’s overly sensitive for experimental purposes. It turns out, we’re all the same and like L-Boogie says “knowing your condition is the reason you must change” then I shall. Do not piss people off because you have an insecurity. Nobody else is to blame for it, not even the people who caused your insecurity. You only have yourself to protect, to honour, to trust and to love, and if you think somebody’s words or actions can bring you down, damn, you’re an open field for people to practically stamp on every now and then.

Rise up to the spirit, people! If you know something’s wrong with yourself, CHANGE IT. Say no to oversensitivity. Say no to pissing good friends off.

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These videos are courtesy of Kevin Yeoh from Kuala Lumpur who came to support me and James Baum who appeared on Saturday’s set. It was the first time I didn’t fumble my “Hanya Menari” lyrics in my attempt to promote it as my latest single. Please request for it on the radio. Thank you!

Azab Ilahi – Irsyadee

“Irsyad’s 60th Anniversary promises to bring much fun for every family and members of the public, while not forgetting the charity element and Dakwah. “Forum Masyarakat” will be the main highlight of the events, the forum stats at 8.00pm during the day we’re working out with some Nasyid Performance and motivational talk be it a family matter or reaching out to the youth. The proceeds from the event will be used to fund for the new building of Madrasah Irsyad at a cost of $16 million To date, we manage to collect $8 million . With the support from the corporate and organisation, we hope to raise $50,000 from this event, with heavy promotion both Media (Radio Warna and BH) include the 1 hour live roving report at site, appealing to public support for the event and also thru Tele Irsyad (donation via phone).

For your information, Madrasah Irsyad has never had its own building since its inception in 1947. With the growing numbers of students, a new permanent building is indeed a necessity. The new school, expected to be completed by 2008, would have a bigger enrolment space and better facilities such as the school library, science and computer laboratories. Islamic Religious Council of Singapore-MUIS is committed to support such a Cause as this is in line with its mission of providing quality and progressive education for community excellence.”

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It will take place at Taman Warisan, Malay Heritage Center, Kampong Glam in the afternoon and I’m singing with Didicazli at 4.30pm and then headed off to Speakeasy for those who wanna come along! Check out Irsyadee above, boys from the Al-Irsyad school.

Imran Ajmain – Seribu Tahun (Live at Esplanade Powerhouse)

PS: Imran’s doing a concert with Sri Mahligai 7th November. More info here!

Last year alone, we spotted Akeem and Krazie Starr out of the Top 5 bunch and they’ve been so busy, especially Krazie Starr. He did the MTV Hiphop Countdown last November, the MTV roadshows, he’s opening for Arrested Development in two weeks time, and his EP “Black Wit A  Lil Bit Of Green & Purple” is so good, you have to look out for his upcoming album “King Kong Drumz”. I really hope the electro/electronic scene will pick him up.

This year, the system has gotten so much better. We’ll have the final 15 perform at the Finals, in which you are invited for. Check out the list of performers. You may book tickets in bunches of 4 at $10 each thru info@beats.sg, it will be $12 at the door. It’s no age limit, tudung-friendly, family friendly, no smoking, yada yada. Come support my search for the next Hiphop act.