Dayang Nurfaizah
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Dayang Nurfaizah binti Awang Dowty (born July 20, 1981 in Kuching
, Sarawak
) is a Malaysian singer. Her debut self-titled album was released in May 1999 and it was recorded in the pop and R&B genres. The album's lead single, Hakikat Cinta introduced her to the local music industry.
Her biggest task up then, to mark her fifth year in the Malaysian music industry, was to set up her own recording company, DN & AD Entertainment Sdn Bhd. Under its banner, in 31 October 2004 she released her fourth studio album, Dayang Sayang Kamu
, which was received with rave reviews from the Malaysian public as well as neighbouring countries.
In 2006, she participated in One in a Million
, a singing competition hosted by Malaysian local television station 8TV
. She ended up as one of the four finalists in the competition but was voted out by the Malaysian public on September 15, 2006, as the competition was determined by a 50% text message voting system.
. Dayang's participation received many mixed reviews from various parties including the media suggesting that Dayang should give the opportunity to new talents because she already has an established position in the local music industry. During the competition, Dayang showed her off her singing capabilities with the R&B genre, infusing the music with her own style and no one captured the essence of her style better than one of the One in a Million judges, Paul Moss
where he called Dayang the "Booty Shaking Funky Hot Diva".
Unfortunately, Dayang was voted out during the Top Four show when she got the highest vote out amongst the top four participants. Dayang's elimination was the most shocking elimination in the history of Malaysia's reality television and received coverage by all local newspapers and was a hot topic of debate discussed heavily online.
Throughout the competition, Dayang sang:
Kuching
Kuching , officially the City of Kuching, and formerly the City of Sarawak, is the capital and most populous city of the East Malaysian state of Sarawak. It is the largest city on the island of Borneo, and the fourth largest city in Malaysia....
, Sarawak
Sarawak
Sarawak is one of two Malaysian states on the island of Borneo. Known as Bumi Kenyalang , Sarawak is situated on the north-west of the island. It is the largest state in Malaysia followed by Sabah, the second largest state located to the North- East.The administrative capital is Kuching, which...
) is a Malaysian singer. Her debut self-titled album was released in May 1999 and it was recorded in the pop and R&B genres. The album's lead single, Hakikat Cinta introduced her to the local music industry.
Her biggest task up then, to mark her fifth year in the Malaysian music industry, was to set up her own recording company, DN & AD Entertainment Sdn Bhd. Under its banner, in 31 October 2004 she released her fourth studio album, Dayang Sayang Kamu
Dayang Sayang Kamu
Dayang Sayang Kamu is the fourth studio album by Malaysian recording artist Dayang Nurfaizah. It was released on October 31, 2004 by her company, DN & AD Entertainment Sdn Bhd...
, which was received with rave reviews from the Malaysian public as well as neighbouring countries.
In 2006, she participated in One in a Million
One in a Million (TV series)
One in a Million is a Malaysian reality-competition show. It is the first reality singing competition to offer a RM 1 million prize to the winner...
, a singing competition hosted by Malaysian local television station 8TV
8TV (Malaysia)
8TV is a private Malaysian Chinese television station, previously known as MetroVision Channel 8. Metrovision closed on 1 November 1999. 8TV was officially launched on Thursday, 8 January 2004 as 8TV after being acquired by Media Prima Berhad....
. She ended up as one of the four finalists in the competition but was voted out by the Malaysian public on September 15, 2006, as the competition was determined by a 50% text message voting system.
One in a Million
The recording industry was shocked over Dayang's participation in One in a MillionOne in a Million (TV series)
One in a Million is a Malaysian reality-competition show. It is the first reality singing competition to offer a RM 1 million prize to the winner...
. Dayang's participation received many mixed reviews from various parties including the media suggesting that Dayang should give the opportunity to new talents because she already has an established position in the local music industry. During the competition, Dayang showed her off her singing capabilities with the R&B genre, infusing the music with her own style and no one captured the essence of her style better than one of the One in a Million judges, Paul Moss
Paul Moss
Paul Raymond Moss is the general manager of Media Prima network's media portal and a judge in 8TV's One in a Million singing contest.Moss was the AS A&R director of record company Positive Tone from its inception in 1994 until last year...
where he called Dayang the "Booty Shaking Funky Hot Diva".
Unfortunately, Dayang was voted out during the Top Four show when she got the highest vote out amongst the top four participants. Dayang's elimination was the most shocking elimination in the history of Malaysia's reality television and received coverage by all local newspapers and was a hot topic of debate discussed heavily online.
Throughout the competition, Dayang sang:
Albums
- Dayang Nurfaizah (7 May 1999)
- Seandainya Masih Ada Cinta (8 February 2001)
- Di Sini Bermula, re-released (3 February 2002)
- Hembusan Asmara, released on (28 November 2002)
- The Best of Dayang Nurfaizah (24 September 2003)
- Need A Break (single)
- Dayang Sayang KamuDayang Sayang KamuDayang Sayang Kamu is the fourth studio album by Malaysian recording artist Dayang Nurfaizah. It was released on October 31, 2004 by her company, DN & AD Entertainment Sdn Bhd...
(2004) - Kasih (2006) - Pop / Classic
- Dayang 2007 (2007)
- Sayang & Cahaya (2011)
Songs
- Bahagia
- Berserah Kasih
- Dayang Sayang Kamu
- Di Sini Bermula
- Erti Hidup
- Hakikat Cinta
- Hembusan Asmara
- Hujan Lagi Hati Ini
- Ikatan kita
- Jangan Datang Lagi
- Kaulah Bintang
- Kau Pergi Jua (80's Classic Pop Adam Ahmad)
- Kembalilah Sayang
- Pintaku Yang Terakhir
- Pusaka Rimba
- Rindu Bayangan
- Satu
- Seandainya Masih Ada Cinta
- Sedingin Mana Cintamu
- Sekali Lagi
- Untuk Sementara
1996
- Golden Teen Search 1996 Finalist (Radio Televisyen Malaysia)
- Bintang Remaja 1996 Finalist (Kuching, Sarawak)
- Bintang Remaja Asli 1996 Champion (Kuching, Sarawak)
- Golden Teen Search 1997 Champion (Radio Televisyen Malaysia)
1997
- Bintang Remaja 1997 Champion (Kuching, Sarawak)
- Top 5 Finalist for Best New Artist Anugerah Industri Malaysia 1997
2001
- Winner for Best Song (Seandainya Masih Ada Cinta)AIM 2001
- Top 5 Finalist for Best Female Vocal AIM 2001
- Top 5 Finalist for Best Pop Album AIM 2001
- Winner of Bintang Penghibur HMI, 2001
- Best Fashion Bintang penghibur HMI 2001
- Most Popular Song (Seandainya Masih Ada Cinta) APM 2001
- Winner of Ballad Category (Seandainya Masih Ada Cinta)AJL 2001
- Finalist for Pop Rock Category (Bahagia) AJL 2001
- Top 5 Finalist for Most Popular Female Singer ABP 2001
- Top 5 Finalist for Choice of Pop Song (Seandainya Masih Ada Cinta) ERA Award 2001
2002
- Winner of Konsert Hitz Pilihan Pendengar RMKL 2002
- 1st Runner-up for Best Performance Konsert Hitz Pilihan Pendengar RMKL 2002
2005
- Top 5 Finalist for Choice of Female Vocal ERA Award 2005
- Top 5 Finalist for Choice of Pop Song (Dayang Sayang Kamu) ERA Award 2005
- Winner of Choice of Ethnic Song (Erti Hidup)ERA Award 2005
- Finalist at HITZ1 2005 (Dayang Sayang Kamu)
- Top 5 Finalist for Most Popular Female Singer ABP 2005
- Top 5 Finalist for Best Pop Album (Kasih) AIM 2005
- Winner for Best Album Recording (Kasih) AIM 2005
2006
- Winner Best Recording Album - Kasih - AIM 2006
- Top 5 Finalist for Best Pop Album - AIM 2006
- Top 5 Finalist for Choice of Pop Song (Kasih) ERA Award 2006
- Top 5 Finalist for Choice of Music Video (Kasih Maafkan) ERA Award 2006
- Top 5 Finalist for Choice of Female Vocal ERA Award 2006
- Top 5 Finalist for Best Album (Dayang Sayang Kamu) APM 2006
- Top 5 Finalist for Best Female Vocal APM 2006
2008
- Top 5 Finalist for Best Female Vocal Performance AIM 2008
- Top 5 Finalist for Best Musical Arrangement - Inginku Miliki - AIM 2008
- Top 5 Finalist for Best Pop Album - 20 07 - AIM 2008
- Top 5 Finalist for Best Female Artist - APM 2008