In Case You Didn't Know...

This year’s Anugerah Juara Lagu is only a couple of days away and I think this is the best time to shamelessly talk about my own AJL exploits. Yes, I have indeed competed in the final of the most prestigious song competition in the land. Twice. Not bad for a part-time lyricist huh?

The first time was in 2004 when I co-wrote the lyrics with Siti Nurhaliza for her song Ku Milikmu. And I tell ya, not many other experiences could ever rival that very first time. It’s kinda like, you know, sex.

But seriously, it was indeed a surreal experience for me, having grown up watching AJL from its very first edition. And to be there with the country’s no 1 singer, and having 15,000 people cheer for you was simply awesomeness of the highest degree. To be honest, I didn’t want that night to end. And it was cool that Siti took home the Best Performance trophy for that song.

I made it the final again the following year. This time with Akademi Fantasia’s first champion Vince Chong with the ballad Mengapa Harus Cinta. There was less people in the stadium that year, but I’ve got to admit that I was equally nervous.

What’s also interesting was that I got to parade two different looks for both finals. The first time around I had my long hair on and very much looked like one of those arty types who didn’t have to try hard to look cool. Haha!

And the following year, I had chopped off the hair and went for the good guy in suit look instead.

I’m just waiting to qualify on an Irama Malaysia ticket so I can go crazy with the tengkolok and keris look…

ntv7 In Da House!

The ntv7 corporate office is now officially located at Sri Pentas and to celebrate this feel good occasion, the feel good channel threw a, um, feel good party for us...

For the record, I did wear a purple shirt today...

Even the food's "urban"

Cake by Coffee Bean (do i get paid for saying this?)

Speech by the dashing CEO (surely I should get paid for saying THIS)
Sri Pentas is indeed a big happy family!

Youth '08 Day 2

Joe Flizzow in the house! And if you're a Too Phat fan, take note that their new single will be dropping in early May. Word!

With Malaysiantalents.com mastermind, Douglas Lim

With world-famous blogger and one of Malaysia's Coolest People, Kenny Sia (who made me feel terribly underdressed)

But no, I also don't know why I'm always pointing at stuff!

Come On Down!

Definitely YOUTH '08 is THE event for everyone to check out this weekend. The doors open at 10am and admission is absolutely free. I was truly impressed by what I saw today; from the variety of booths, the colourful people and the professionalism of the organisers. So far so good good guys!

The humble GUA booth. Open auditions begin tomorrow.

So all you fame-seekers, I mean, talented souls, do check it out : )

B-Ballers in GUA T-Shirts. I used to be them 10 years ago. Ok, ok - 20 years ago

There's also grafitti and stuff

Juwita Suwito and Dzoff of Popiah Pictures also dropped by (could have been by accident tho)

Also managed to catch some really cracking bands perform, including this one that had the coolest gendang player I had ever seen!

Be A Star With GUA at Youth08!

Peeps, starting today (Friday), there'll be this massive youth event held at PWTC called Youth 08.

The event "is a collaborative effort in bringing together youths from all walks of life to engage in trendy, healthy youth programs. With the theme ‘We Are The Trendsetters’, it is jointly organised by YouthMalaysia.com, VoiceMedia.com.my and The Youth Intelligence. Over 100 exciting youth activities have been planned throughout the three-day event including Battle of the Bands, Extreme Street Dance Challenge, 1 vs 1 Caged Futsal, Youth’08 Expression Photography Challenge, Voice of the Youth: The Voice Talent Search, Graffiti: Write It Out Loud and Trendsetting Fashion Extravaganza."

And the great news is, GUA will have a booth at the event as well! Non-members can register and get free merchandise and we'll also be selling the much sought-after GUA T-shirts as well as new stuff like this cool cap.

In addition, there'll be open auditions for those who're interested in becoming hosts.

PLUS! We'll also be having a VIDEO-MAKING CONTEST! Those interested are required to shoot a three-minute (minimum) montage of the event and submit it within a week after the event. The champion will win RM1,500 while the second and third place winners will go home with RM1,000 and RM500, respectively.

So, drop everything else this weekend and head on down to PWTC for a cracking time with GUA!