I am ashamed to admit that I am one of those Malaysians who have almost no appreciation for local musical talent. Not that I don't think that they're any good, but the way the local entertainment media hypes up an artist makes us know too much about them, instead of their music.
Hence, the few local artists that I have acquainted myself with have been some of the most under-covered individuals. And no, Siti Nurhaliza, as wonderful as her voice may be, is not one of them.
My all-time favourite has to be Sheila Majid. Her soulful music was complemented by how well she carried herself in public and how far she took her career. In the face of personal crisis, I never lost respect for her. She is a close ideal of what a woman should be.
Her latest song, "Inikah Cinta" (Is this love?) reminds me of the first time I met Sharizal. I wish her luck with her life with Acis.
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