ARTIST ANTICIPATION : IDAYU (Previously AF3 Student)
Similar to major disappointments that I went through when great talents like Chris Daughtry and Michael Johns were eliminated in the early stages of American Idol, IDAYU was another smiliar case during the 3rd season of local reality singing competition, Akademi Fantasia. She is to me one of the most talented potentials we could ever have witnessed in the local music industry, but was unfortunely booted out in as early as the 4th week.
She has vocal capabilities of 5 octave range and could reach the whistle register which only few artists around could, including Mariah Carey. Some argued her singing style to be very similar to Mariah, but my thoughts here would be, many (and I do mean many) can try all they want to sing like Mariah, but can any actually succeed to even sound pleasant when they try on any of Mariah's almost-impossible songs? It takes a really capable talent to be able to do so, and I for one am quite sad Malaysians are not appreciating such a potential we have, and take the opportunity to groom any great artist-to-be in the local scene.
It's been sometime now since her leaving from AF, I've been waiting and waiting (or rather hoping) that some senseful producers would grab this opportunity to take her in, groom her and give her good songs to a decent debut album. But so far she has only been given two singles, Kasih Yang Terpisah and Paluan Rindumu. Kasih Yang Terpisah is one great piece of testament of how great her vocals can be, but again sadly failed to garner enough attention by the Malaysian public, or even decent amount of air-time over the radio. Well, you be the judge, here's one her performances during AF singing Tiada Lagi Tangisan just before her exit from the competition.
Lately Idayu is finally back with a new single titled Aku Tak Lupa. Friends who know me well were all excited to tell me about it, knowing how long I've been waiting. One even recorded the song over the radio in his handphone to let me listen to (thanks!!). This is promising, great song, I hope a debut album is already on the way soon for Idayu.
To listen to the song Aku Tak Lupa CLICK HERE
To download the MP3 of Aku Tak Lupa CLICK HERE (Take note link will only be available for download for 7 days from 7th July 2008)
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