Category: Music

las vegas, united states of america, night

Jimmy Ray – Goin To Vegas

Well, I hope to be able to be in Vegas the end of this year but let me take you back to the time when I was in the early stages of high school in Malaysia. I managed with a long lost friend, a weekly music chart of top hits similar to Rick Dees US […]

woman, man, water

Howie Day – Collide

It’s finally Friday and I can’t believe this song is 20 years old now! Howie Day, an American singer-songwriter, gained widespread recognition with his heartfelt ballad “Collide.” Released in 2004 as part of his album “Stop All the World Now,” the song resonated with listeners through its emotive lyrics and Day’s soulful vocals. “Collide” beautifully […]

sylvester, happy new year, sparkling wine

MØ – Final Song

I have selected this song to end the year. In reflection, it has been an amazing year, we have celebrated a year of being in Paris. We travelled to USA & Turkiye as a family. The kids are happy in school and work is treating me well. Now, back to the artist! MØ, born Karen […]

galata, tower, galata tower

The Four Lads – Istanbul (Not Constantinople)

I knew of the song that kept repeating the word Istanbul and tracked it down to this song by the four lads. It could not be more fitting as a tribute for my time in Istanbul. The largest city in Turkiye. I also finally read the lyrics and never knew that Istanbul was formerly known […]

trees, moss, forest

Yael Naim – New Soul

Happy Friday folks… In the vibrant world of music, certain melodies possess an ethereal quality that transcends boundaries, captivating listeners across generations and continents. Yael Naim, an artist whose mellifluous voice and soul-stirring compositions effortlessly encapsulate this enchantment, found herself in the limelight when her mesmerizing track “New Soul” became the anthem of an iconic […]

raven, crow, black bird

The Rasmus – In The Shadows

This track was approx 12 hours ago and I have shared apparently the original music video from the breakout hit by The Rasmus. They even recently represented Finland in Eurovision. The Rasmus is a Finnish rock band that emerged onto the international music scene with their unique blend of alternative rock and pop sensibilities. Formed […]

ninja, warrior, japan

Weekend Whip – The Fold

This song has made it to my playlist because of my kids. I knew of Lego Ninjago from the minifigures and lego sets but never watched the series. I still have a few super large box sets of Ninjago City which I have yet to build. Thanks to both my kids for following the series […]

teddy, love, romantic

Toy Box – Best Friend

Happy friday folks! This danish bubblegum and eurodance pop duo hails from Denmark consisting of vocalists Anila Mirza and Amir El-Falaki. Mirza was born on 8 October 1974 in Frederiksværk, Denmark to Indian-Iranian-Pakistani parents. El-Falaki was born 12 August 1973 in Copenhagen, Denmark to Moroccan parents. In 1999, they had some success in the Scandinavian and Dutch music charts with a song from the album Fantastic, named “Tarzan & […]

honey, syrup, pouring

Poetic Ammo – Pass The Honey

Poetic Ammo, the trailblazing rap ensemble hailing from Malaysia, has etched an indelible mark on the country’s music scene. Comprising members such as Yogi B, Point Blanc, and C.Loco, the group emerged in the late 1990s, fusing diverse influences to craft their distinctive sound. With lyrical prowess and a fusion of hip-hop, R&B, and local […]

Lemar – If There Is Any Justice

This song comes from a reality singing competition star that was constantly on our airwaves. I recall one of my housemate singing to this track when we live in Queensway in London. I can’t believe I was just a stone throw away from Kensington Gardens and struggle to wake myself up for a morning jogs […]