Let's Legally Download: The Best of Malaysian Music on iTunes Store

If any of my friend would ask, who are the among Malaysian artist I currently listen to, besides going to local record store to purchase CD or buy from online? I have lots, since some of them are my friends who I had the privilege to work with or met:

Here are my recommended albums available from iTunes Store, and guys, show some love to them by supporting our local Music:

• Sudirman - Terunggul > http://itunes.apple.com/my/album/terunggul/id323523340
  Note: The late (Arwahyarham), Sudirman is the one and only legendary to break through records with his outstanding showmanship. He is indeed the Malaysian version of Michael Jackson, too young to die, yet his music lives in each and every one of us. He's the definition of big brother of unity in Malaysia
• Malaysian legendary Queen of Jazz, Sheila Majid
  http://itunes.apple.com/my/artist/sheila-majid/id42422788
  Note: She is now, then and forever... a mega superstar, an ultimate graceful star in the Malaysian Music Industry. Never in my playlist I miss out any of her song especially the songs from 'Emosi',  and the highly anticipated album produced by my fav, fav producer, Roslan Aziz, 'Ratu' especially 'Embun' with Nathan East on bass. 
• The legendary, Zainal Abidin - Terang... Sang (1995) > http://itunes.apple.com/my/album/terang...sang/id214981104
• Alleycats - Koleksi Perdana 20 Hits > http://itunes.apple.com/my/album/no.1-koleksi-perdana-20-hits/id539875377
  Note: They are the most amazing legendary group ever, like the Earth, Wind and Fire.
• M.Nasir - No. 1 Dulu dan Kini > http://itunes.apple.com/my/album/no.1-dulu-dan-kini-m.nasir/id457336249
  Note: M. Nasir is one of the most admirable, respectful talented Malaysian musician/producer of all time. Every music that he produces/produced for local recording artist will always turn best song or a hit.
• Najwa (Mahiaddin) - Innocent Soul (2011) > http://itunes.apple.com/my/album/innocent-soul/id542102156
  Note: Her amazing soulful vocal reminds me of Faith Evans. She's international!
• Poetic Ammo, the best Rap group in the late 90's, early 2000.
  'The World Is Yours' is one of my fav (2001) > http://itunes.apple.com/my/album/the-world-is-yours/id324948618
  'Monay, Monay' (Single) > http://itunes.apple.com/my/album/monay-monay-single/id42430381
  'Everything Changes' Feat. Lady D (Single, 2004) > http://itunes.apple.com/my/album/everything-changes-feat.-lady/id323734039
• Ferhad (Best Singles on iTunes) > http://itunes.apple.com/my/artist/ferhad/id42430601
  Note: Ferhad is energetic, creative and awesomely inspiring. Privileged to work with him on his website project (his first album 'Tubed').
• 3 Suara (2012) - Jacyln Victor, Ning Baizura, Shila Amzah > http://itunes.apple.com/my/album/3-suara/id545207890
• Anuar Zain (2011) > http://itunes.apple.com/my/album/anuar-zain/id539501609
  Note: He's the brother to the talented Malaysian Pop Diva, Ziana Zain. Anuar is a legendary male singer and enjoyed listening to his previous album produced by my fav Indonesian young producer/composer, Andi Rianto.
• Ziana Zain - Best Of (1998) > http://itunes.apple.com/my/album/best-of-ziana-zain/id537603628
  Note: Malaysian Queen of Pop, she's one of the best hardworking and best-selling female, and her humbleness and random jokes on stage made me enjoy her show.
• Siti Nurhaliza - All Your Love (2011) > http://itunes.apple.com/my/album/all-your-love/id466626765
  Note: The only english album by Siti Nurhaliza which I thought it was good. The cover art was designed by a good friend of mine, Shazwan Taib ('Boy'). Nevertheless, Siti is a sweetheart, she is one of the most humblest person I met and she have such a big heart.
• Ning Baizura > http://itunes.apple.com/my/artist/ning-baizura/id5522802
  Note: She's one of person who I frequently chat via social media and worked before few years back with Pete Teo/Yasmin Ahmad 'Malaysian Artistes For Unity' project. Ning is one of the most influential, hardworking songstress female Malaysian artist to this date. She's legendary, and an amazing diva. You gotta' love her.
• Nora - Hikmah EP (2012) > http://itunes.apple.com/my/album/hikmah-ep/id556472345
  Note: I consider Nora as a big sister, she's a darling and she's inspirational. Her husband, Johan Nawawi is one of the most respected Malaysian producer I look up to and privileged to work with him before.
• Innuendo - BrandNuendo (2001) > http://itunes.apple.com/my/album/brandnuendo/id282190246
  Note: Malaysian only best R&B group, which reminds me of Jodeci.
• Too Phat - Whutthadilly? (1999) > http://itunes.apple.com/my/album/whutthadilly/id39325985
• Altimet - Syukur (2011) > http://itunes.apple.com/my/album/syukur-single/id545585111
  Note: One of my fav from Altimet with samples from Sudirman 'Nilai Cintamu', occasionally hang out with Altimet and the CIGARAGA fellas (Cigar group: Kruel, JSadiq, Zeffri, CityBash, Khalids, Rafai, YouTiub) 
• Joe Flizzow - President (2010) > http://itunes.apple.com/my/album/president/id545585627
  Note: Who doesn't know about local-international; Too Phat who had been collaborating with Warren G, Talib Kweli and other renown international rappers.
• Mizz Nina - Takeover (2012) > http://itunes.apple.com/my/album/takeover/id530186414
  Note: Met her few times, she emerged and re-invented herself fantastically and she's a part of the notable Malaysian Rap group, Teh Tarik Crew.
• Made Men (Compilation) by Kartel Records (2011) > http://itunes.apple.com/my/album/made-men/id542102748
  Note: The most sick production of Malaysian hip-hop music production, crystal-clear materials and beats. Highly recommended.
• Dave Andrew > http://itunes.apple.com/my/artist/dave-andrew/id274599835
  Note: Man, I'm a big fan of Dave Andrew's works especially 'Cahaya' from Under The Influence album. Experimental contemporary jazz and everything else, the man is a dynamite!
• Ash Nair - Chameleon (2006) > http://itunes.apple.com/my/album/chameleon/id579358490
• OAG > http://itunes.apple.com/my/artist/oag/id45574441
  Note: The awesome, OAG. They are the most legendary alternative rock band ever in Malaysia. They are revolutionary! 
• Compilation: 'The Heart of Hymns' by (the notable) Aubrey Suwito,
  Note: This album is top notch, flawless music production, the ONLY Gospel music album I recommend for Christian listeners > http://itunes.apple.com/my/album/the-heart-of-hymns/id576978381
• Damn Dirty Apes - The Apes of Wrath (2011) > http://itunes.apple.com/my/album/the-apes-of-wrath/id497490313 
• Dennis Lau, one of best and talented Malaysian violinist ever. http://itunes.apple.com/my/artist/dennis-lau/id336207467 
• Imran Ajmain - Dikalung Kasihan (Single, 2012) > http://itunes.apple.com/my/album/dikalung-kasihan-single/id565644173
  Note: Imran is an talented singer and a good friend of mine. He's highly creative and love his passion in arts. He's humble and the most attentive recording artist who interacts often with his fans on social media platform. 
• Zee Avi  > http://itunes.apple.com/my/artist/zee-avi/id295071694
  Note: Her vocals are flawless and proud to have her representing Malaysia in the international music industry.
• Freedom - 'Bermulanya Di Sini (Single) > http://itunes.apple.com/my/album/mulanya-di-sini-single/id47347340
  Note: The best (repeat, the BEST) oldschool harmonious Malaysian ballad.
• Couldn't find Nabil Zamanhuri on iTunes except for his collaboration with DJ Fuzz. Nabil is an awesome choreographer, dancer and creative guy. http://itunes.apple.com/my/album/dreamin-feat.-nabil-zamanhuri/id671200647?i=671200913

The rest I could not find on iTunes store (Malaysia) are highly talented Yuna, Sister of Malaysian Jazz, Atilia Haron and Queen of R&B, Liza Aziz. Listen to 'Tak Rela' on YouTube. Also couldn't find Noryn Aziz on iTunes :(. Even my favorite neo-soul local jazz band, Bassment Syndicate is not on iTunes and looking forward to see their album in here soon. Check out their music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7TLkZXDnPA

Now, enjoy online shopping, downloading and listening.

- Muid Latif

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