Category: Music

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Kristian Leontiou – Shining

Kristian Leontiou is a Londoner from a Greek Cypriot family which released his debut in 2004. This is the second single from his debut certified gold album Some Day Soon. This is my favourite track from him although it peaked at 13 on the UK Singles chart. He parted ways with Polydor a year after […]

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Otto Knows – Million Voices

This songs loops and loops but it is infectious. It is a track from the Swedish DJ known as Otto Knows. This song was released in 2012 and charted at number 6 in Netherlands which could be where I first heard this tune. The video of the song was filmed in Lésigny, France. Otto Knows […]

Asian Dub Foundation – New Way New Life

It is over 20 years now since this song was released. It is from the ground breaking group Asian Dub Foundation from London with their own unique genre of mixing rap, rock, dancehall and south asian music. The band and this track was fronted by Bangladeshi-British Rapper former member Deeder Zaman. Besides the song being […]

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CoCo Lee – Wherever You Go

In a tribute post to the late Hong Kong/American CoCo Lee with a track from her English Album, Just No Other Way released at the end of 2019. This song was the second single released and my favourite track from the album. I recall having a signed copy of the CD single somewhere in storage. […]

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Katy Rose – Overdrive

Happy Friday! I am sure I have posted about Katy Rose before but still haven’t manage to restore my older posts! I was instantly hooked when I first heard this track and am surprised she didn’t become as big as some other acts. Katy Rose is an American singer song writer and producer. She released […]

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Lillix – It’s About Time

Lillix is a Canadian band that emerged onto the music scene with their infectious pop-rock sound and undeniable talent. Comprising of four exceptionally talented musicians from Cranbrook, British Columbia, Lillix quickly gained recognition for their energetic performances, captivating melodies, and relatable lyrics. With their unique blend of pop sensibilities, rock edge, and powerhouse vocals, Lillix […]

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Hellogoodbye – Here (In Your Arms)

This song takes me back to the time when I started working in London and called Marlin Apartments in Mansion House home for months. This song somehow keep appearing on the music channel on loop for me to start my days. The song brings back memories of a time that I wish I would have […]

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Ratu – Teman Tapi Mesra

Thanks to Youtube’s recommendation, the song re-appeared in my memory. I can precisely recall when I first heard it but I recognised the chorus. Ratu was an Indonesian musical duo that gained prominence in the early 2000s. The duo consisted of two members, Maia Estianty and Pinkan Mambo (later to be replaced by Mulan Jameela). […]

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De Fam #Supergirls

By the time this scheduled post appears, I will be in Langkawi attending a wedding. De Fam is a Malaysian female singer group, which was established in 2015. The members of this group consist of Azira Shafinaz, Cik Manggis and Sophia Liana. I like the fact that the track uses both English and Bahasa. I […]

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Magic System – Magic In The Air

This song is almost 10 years old and made it to my playlist thanks to my son who heard it in a party. I recognised the rhythm but couldn’t precisely point where I first heard the song. The familiar track soon was on repeat on my spotify. This group has a special meaning to me […]