Surprising isn’t it? Not really. For those who really know my big CD collection, which is rare, will know this is a possibility. It’s no surprise I bought this after watching Muzik Muzik and the fact that Ili has been feeding with awesome emo Malay tracks, this was a default mode for me.
Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza. Damn she has come a long way and has been and always will be Malaysia’s Pop Princess, whether you like it to not, she is our country’s music royalty. This woman is pretty phenomenal with her success, though she has been pretty quite lately, making ways for the newer generation, though she still takes the crowd in award shows. It’s like putting Mariah or Whitney in an award show, and knowing they will win.
My first memory of her was definitely her first single, ‘Jerat Percintaan’ which I was a big fan of that time. Also that very popular, bu now-sounds-awful song, ‘Kau Mawarku’ with now-thankfully-defunct group, 2 By 2. She was sweet and her voice was powerful. Even as a new artiste back then, she already had that star quality from day one, no one doubted she will make it big, and big is what she is now.
Of course there came that time when she was topping all charts, showing up on every show, on the cover of all the magazines, every channel on TV and winning every nomination. It was an overdosed of Siti, like how Amber Chia was ruling our life so much we wanted to hurl. People were wondering if Siti was working too hard and does she even rest? As annoying as her presence was, you can’t help but to take notice.
I always thought to myself. So yeah, she’s probably the most successful female Malaysian singer ever, but why were her album covers and music videos back then were so bad. She was local to her record label, Suria, which was awesome. Of course, I think Siti brought the label’s name to a higher level and things are looking much better for her. The new album cover and inlay are awesome. She was the epitome of a perfect sweet Malaysian woman. Yes, she definitely plays a big part as a role model to a lot of girls.
This is the first time I have purchased her album, and I did not hesitate when I saw it on the racks. I’ve always wanted to own a Siti Nurhaliza album, but did not have the courage to buy it. I am glad I got it. This new release, Hadiah Daripada Hati is a beautiful album. I’m so impressed, I wanna go get her previous albums! It’s a typical Malay album, mind you. It’s the selection of songs and story that makes it come together as a great package. Good job, Siti.
I’ve seen Siti twice, and both times in KLCC over the years. First time was in Topshop as I was with accompanying a girl friend, she was like 5 steps away from me. She saw me looking at her and I look away, because back then I didn’t like people know that I am staring at them. I want to beat that side of me up, because I should have smiled at her or shook her hand. I was a fanboy. After that, it was early this year when I was waiting for the lift to go back down from 4th floor, there were this group of people including security guards behind me, and I had no idea what was going on. I went in the lift, and they followed in. I look to the other corner, damn. It’s Siti. No wonder she needed the escort. It seemed like a family outing. But wow, I was star-strucked back then as well.
Siti is an internationally-known Diva with good manners. I give muchos respect to her and I am a fan again, unfortunately, even though she can’t pronounce ‘Vogue’ or misunderstood the question ‘How do I address you?’ and answered ‘Taman Tasik Titiwangsa’. Will someone please clear that up for me if that is true because it’s pretty hilarious. I let the bitchy things I’ve heard about her go too because hell, who ain’t a bitch anyways.
I don’t wanna talk about her marriage because it’s what it is, even though I find it hard to believe it’s true love. I’d expect to have a ‘younger’ taste. Probably the young ones won’t understand her life, and this was the best way. Whatever, I just talked about it. Damn it.
Siti, if you’re reading this, “Hai Siti! Apa khabar? Best album baru!”
