'Dunia Yang Fana' finally ended its stay on RIA Charts, a weekly hit songs charts show on Mediacorp RIA 89.7FM, recently.
22 weeks on the charts!!
Highest position at No 2 for a couple of weeks, behind Kangen Band's 'Takkan Pisah' and Didicazli's ' Takkan Kembali'.
Though it would be unbelievable to have my second No 1 hit song after 'Lelaki Baru", i'm very much delighted to have achieved so much for this single. For the song to be accepted by the mainstream radio listeners is a fine achievement for me. :)
I wrote this song in March 2008 after a conversation with my Mum tat fine morning. She was giving me plenty of advice that got me to soul searching. So while reflecting on her words that same night, i suddenly had the chorus melody line in my head....and the rest is history...
VIDEO COURTESY OF afdah on youtube
ZAIBAKTIAN ]|[ Thursday, April 15, 2010
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.
