**Video courtesy of amtahlip (youtube)
The opportunity to be on national tv is a dream come true for an independent act and self-made artist like myself. I guess it doesn't come along too often. I'm grateful for the chance and therefore would like to thank Shahrin Azhar and Gee from Qaboom Communications; Rafaat and Azizah from Cokelat Box; for featuring me in the info-ed/reality tv program 'MAT' - Misi Anak Tempatan'. The espisode featuring yours truly and the maestro - Iskandar Mirza Ismail was aired on the 14th of January 8.30pm on Suria.
Thank yous too, to Suzairhe Sumari the host ; the production crews and make-up artist; Yazri & Merah; Zulazmie and Fizal; Amin, Izam, Rafiz and Zul, Hernalis; and to all directly and indirectly involved in the production.
To all who have supported my music adventure - this is for you!!
Cheers!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!MAY THE YEAR 2009 BE AN EVEN BETTER YEAR FOR ALL OF US!!
ZAIBAKTIAN ]|[ Thursday, January 01, 2009
His Road Trip
In August 2006, a subconscious decision to be involve in a singing competition proved to be the catalyst for a life-changing event in his life. Zai was offered a recording deal that fell through.
For more than eight months, this shy and taciturn amateur musician embarked on a journey of self-discovery and learning: to write, produce and sing, in his debut mini album “KeagunganMu” which was released on 1st September 2007.
A chance encounter with Yazri (Merah) a couple of months later was another turning point in his short music career. Together, they produced a radio single entitled “Lelaki Baru” which debuted on Ria 897FM on 1st September 2008. “Lelaki Baru” was a success and Zai achieved his 1st ever No 1 hit.
Z'Baks Bio
Zaibaktian is devoted to his family and friends first in his life. “One of the most important things that my family and friends has taught me is the value of love,” he says. In his music adventure, Zai explores love as it relates to the most important facets of his life: Family, friendship and faith.
“I started from scratch,” he says, “And the most valuable experience in that is being able to consult musicians with abilities that far surpassed my own to guide me in my music journey.”
On love & life being the major driving force for his music pursuits, Zai aspire to inspire:
“In life, love exist – between God and His creations, for a man and a woman, parents and children, and even between friends,” says Zai. “It is a powerful force, not for its own sake but for how it moves the people who love and the people who are loved.” For Zaibaktian, his music adventure thus far is the fulfillment of a dream and a definite breakthrough in achieving a lifelong dream.
