Prema Yin
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Prema Yin Ranee A/P Kali Kavandan, going by the Stage name "Prema Yin", is a Malaysian singer musician and former contestant of Who Will win Malaysia Topstar, where she first became widely known to the public. She was born October, 3rd 1986 in Seremban
, Negri Sembilan, Malaysia as the youngest of five children.
Two of her older brothers (Keevan Raj and Logan Raj ) are retired Malaysia national field hockey team
players who participated in the Sydney Olympics
in 2000.
Sunder Raj is working in Canada
for a gaming a design company while the youngest of the boys, Mano Raj, who was also on the verge of joining the National Hockey Squad finished his IT degree.
and Guitar
, she wrote countless pieces and kept them for herself.
After splitting up with her Band she joined International Groove Collective (IGC) where she blended her vocals with the eclectic music style of the 3 piece band. By August 2007 IGC called it quits and the band members pursued their own careers. Having carved her teeth in the indie circuit Prema Yin finally started recording and performing her original compositions.
She hit the studios with AIM
- and ARIA
-winning record producer Greg Henderson to record her debut EP Eyo Eyo.
Prema Yin premiered her first Single 'Bleed' in 2008 to the Malaysian public and managed to reach number #1 on the Hitz.fm
MET10 and #3 on Fly FM
Campur Charts charts for several weeks and subsequently gained heavy rotation on Fly FM
and Hitz.fm
.
Releasing her debut EP 'Eyo Eyo' in August 2009 which consists of 5 tracks. One in Bahasa Malaysia and 4 in English
The Title Track 'Eyo Eyo' on the EP is in Bahasa Malaysia . The English version of 'Eyo Eyo' has been released separately in 2011 in the US on iTunes and other online stores.
The response from the media was very positive and Prema Yin got branded as the new "Rock Princess" of Malaysia.
Local Star Sessionists Jamie Wilson and Eric Li
have contributed playing on several tracks.
The Music Video for 'Eyo Eyo' was produced and directed by the team of Phuture Phlow and launched on the same date with the EP in Mist Club Bangsar
Eyo Eyo was a critical hit that gained 4 nominations in AIM
17 in 2010
The nominations for her debut effort which were Best new Artist, Best Video for Eyo Eyo, Best Arrangement in a Song for Eyo Eyo and Best Engineered Album.
Despite not winning any award, she was humbled by the fact that she was nominated and recognized by the Malaysian Music industry.
Prema Yin toured and played in countries such as Japan, Singapore, Germany, US, China, Thailand and Festivals that range from Penang Jazz Festival to Rock the World 10.
Late 2010 Prema Yin signed a management deal with reputable US Artist management company TC Music, LLC.
In 2011 she released her next Single "Marilah" which was accompanied by a Music Video that was directed by Gambit Saifullah. The Video got over 100000 hits in the first week of release and has to date over 450000 views. The Video was regarded as controversial and "not suitable" for Malaysian culture as it was considered too "explicit" for some of the Malaysian Audience. The English version of Marilah is called "Addicted" and uses the same video, which has been shot in English. This version of the video also has been viewed over 120000 times to date.
In May 2011, Prema Yin travelled to Los Angeles and started working there with producers and composers such as Scott Krippayne
, Dan Hoal, The Highschoolers &Ra Domini to broaden her style and take the next steps in her career.
Prema Yin has been chosen to be one of the performers for the Arthur's Day
2011 Celebrations in Malaysia that took place on September, 23rd at Speed City KL alongside other performers like Taio Cruz
, The Kartel feat. Joe Flizzow
, Dandee, Take-T, Soler, Mizz Nina and Dragon Red
.
The event was attended by a 20000 strong audience and marked the celebration of Arthur Guinness
singing the lease for his brewery in Dublin/Ireland in 1759.
MET 10 and #3 on Fly FM
Campur Charts
May 2010: Eyo Eyo #1 on hitz.fm MET 10 and #2 on Fly FM Campur Charts
December 2010: Blow my Mind (feat. MON9) #1 on hitz.fm MET 10 and #2 on Fly FM Campur Charts
Seremban
Seremban is the capital of the Malaysian state of Negeri Sembilan, located within the district of Seremban, one of the seven districts of Negeri Sembilan. The town's administration is run by the Seremban Municipal Council or Majlis Perbandaran Seremban...
, Negri Sembilan, Malaysia as the youngest of five children.
Two of her older brothers (Keevan Raj and Logan Raj ) are retired Malaysia national field hockey team
Malaysia national field hockey team
The Malaysia national field hockey team is Malaysia's representative in field hockey tournaments around the world. In the usual course of things, the team is made up of the best field hockey players in Malaysia. As of December 14, 2009, the team is ranked 15th in the world, and 5th in Asia, by the...
players who participated in the Sydney Olympics
2000 Summer Olympics
The Sydney 2000 Summer Olympic Games or the Millennium Games/Games of the New Millennium, officially known as the Games of the XXVII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event which was celebrated between 15 September and 1 October 2000 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia...
in 2000.
Sunder Raj is working in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
for a gaming a design company while the youngest of the boys, Mano Raj, who was also on the verge of joining the National Hockey Squad finished his IT degree.
Biography
Prema Yin started singing at the age of 3 and was entertaining crowds on private functions. At the age of 14 she started writing her own material. Being proficient on PianoPiano
The piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
and Guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, she wrote countless pieces and kept them for herself.
Who will win Malaysia Topstar
In 2004 she joined the nationwide singing competition "Who Will Win Malaysia's Topstar" and emerged as the winner. Besides winning the Cash Price, she also bagged a recording contract with Syncrosound studios.Musical career
As she felt she was not ready yet to take on the music industry after winning the Reality TV Show, she decided to hit the Pubscene and joined world music outfit Aseana Percussion Unit to gain more experience as a performer. Participating in numerous band competitions with her Band "Broken View", she slowly ventured into the indie scene and worked her ways around there performing at many of KL's underground music venues.After splitting up with her Band she joined International Groove Collective (IGC) where she blended her vocals with the eclectic music style of the 3 piece band. By August 2007 IGC called it quits and the band members pursued their own careers. Having carved her teeth in the indie circuit Prema Yin finally started recording and performing her original compositions.
She hit the studios with AIM
Anugerah Industri Muzik
Anugerah Industri Muzik , is Malaysia's music award-giving ceremony. It is the Malaysia's equivalent of Grammy.-Best Album:-Best Song:...
- and ARIA
Australian Recording Industry Association
The Australian Recording Industry Association is a trade group representing the Australian recording industry which was established in 1983 by six major record companies, EMI, Festival, CBS, RCA, WEA and Universal replacing the Association of Australian Record Manufacturers which was formed in 1956...
-winning record producer Greg Henderson to record her debut EP Eyo Eyo.
Prema Yin premiered her first Single 'Bleed' in 2008 to the Malaysian public and managed to reach number #1 on the Hitz.fm
Hitz.fm
hitz.fm is a Malaysian national radio station managed by AMP Radio Networks, a subsidiary of Astro All Asia Networks plc. hitz.fm is Malaysia's leading English-language station with an estimated 1.5 million listeners .-Programming:...
MET10 and #3 on Fly FM
Fly FM
Fly FM is a private radio station in Malaysia owned by Media Prima Berhad. It was launched on October 3, 2005 and targets listeners aged between fifteen and thirty years old. Fly FM is the second most popular English radio station in Malaysia, besides being the fastest growing radio station in the...
Campur Charts charts for several weeks and subsequently gained heavy rotation on Fly FM
Fly FM
Fly FM is a private radio station in Malaysia owned by Media Prima Berhad. It was launched on October 3, 2005 and targets listeners aged between fifteen and thirty years old. Fly FM is the second most popular English radio station in Malaysia, besides being the fastest growing radio station in the...
and Hitz.fm
Hitz.fm
hitz.fm is a Malaysian national radio station managed by AMP Radio Networks, a subsidiary of Astro All Asia Networks plc. hitz.fm is Malaysia's leading English-language station with an estimated 1.5 million listeners .-Programming:...
.
Releasing her debut EP 'Eyo Eyo' in August 2009 which consists of 5 tracks. One in Bahasa Malaysia and 4 in English
The Title Track 'Eyo Eyo' on the EP is in Bahasa Malaysia . The English version of 'Eyo Eyo' has been released separately in 2011 in the US on iTunes and other online stores.
The response from the media was very positive and Prema Yin got branded as the new "Rock Princess" of Malaysia.
Local Star Sessionists Jamie Wilson and Eric Li
Eric Li
Eric Ka-Cheung Li, GBS OBE JP is adjunct professor at the School of Accountancy of the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the School of Business of Hong Kong Baptist University...
have contributed playing on several tracks.
The Music Video for 'Eyo Eyo' was produced and directed by the team of Phuture Phlow and launched on the same date with the EP in Mist Club Bangsar
Eyo Eyo was a critical hit that gained 4 nominations in AIM
Anugerah Industri Muzik
Anugerah Industri Muzik , is Malaysia's music award-giving ceremony. It is the Malaysia's equivalent of Grammy.-Best Album:-Best Song:...
17 in 2010
The nominations for her debut effort which were Best new Artist, Best Video for Eyo Eyo, Best Arrangement in a Song for Eyo Eyo and Best Engineered Album.
Despite not winning any award, she was humbled by the fact that she was nominated and recognized by the Malaysian Music industry.
Prema Yin toured and played in countries such as Japan, Singapore, Germany, US, China, Thailand and Festivals that range from Penang Jazz Festival to Rock the World 10.
Late 2010 Prema Yin signed a management deal with reputable US Artist management company TC Music, LLC.
In 2011 she released her next Single "Marilah" which was accompanied by a Music Video that was directed by Gambit Saifullah. The Video got over 100000 hits in the first week of release and has to date over 450000 views. The Video was regarded as controversial and "not suitable" for Malaysian culture as it was considered too "explicit" for some of the Malaysian Audience. The English version of Marilah is called "Addicted" and uses the same video, which has been shot in English. This version of the video also has been viewed over 120000 times to date.
In May 2011, Prema Yin travelled to Los Angeles and started working there with producers and composers such as Scott Krippayne
Scott Krippayne
Scott Krippayne is a Christian music artist, singer and songwriter. He has released ten albums between 1992 and 2008...
, Dan Hoal, The Highschoolers &Ra Domini to broaden her style and take the next steps in her career.
Prema Yin has been chosen to be one of the performers for the Arthur's Day
Arthur's Day
Arthur's Day refers to a series of music events which were first organised in 2009 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Guinness brewing company by its owner Diageo plc....
2011 Celebrations in Malaysia that took place on September, 23rd at Speed City KL alongside other performers like Taio Cruz
Taio Cruz
Taio Cruz is a British singer-songwriter, record producer, occasional rapper, and entrepreneur. In 2008, he released his debut album Departure, which Cruz wrote, arranged and produced himself. It achieved initial success in the UK and earned him a MOBO Award nomination...
, The Kartel feat. Joe Flizzow
Joe Flizzow
Johan bin Ishak , better known by his stage name Joe Flizzow, is an award-winning Malaysian hip hop artist and businessman. He is one half of the internationally renowned Malaysian hip hop duo, Too Phat - the most successful hip hop act to ever emerge from Malaysia...
, Dandee, Take-T, Soler, Mizz Nina and Dragon Red
Dragon Red
Dragon Red was the mastermind of Landslyde, of the former Poetic Ammo fame, which started out at the end of 2001 with the guitarist Amil Khan and the vocalist Adam Lobo and subsequently to evolutionary changes in the composition, currently features Manshaan Singh on the drums and Kamarul on...
.
The event was attended by a 20000 strong audience and marked the celebration of Arthur Guinness
Arthur Guinness
Arthur Guinness was an Irish brewer and the founder of the Guinness brewery business and family.He was also an entrepreneur, visionary and philanthropist....
singing the lease for his brewery in Dublin/Ireland in 1759.
HMMA (Hollywood Music in Media Awards) 2011
- Best Pop Song in a Movie (Eyo Eyo – A Novel Romance)
AIM 17 2010: 4 Nominations
- Best new Artist
- Best Music Video (Eyo Eyo)
- Best Engineered Album
- Best Arrangement in a Song (Eyo Eyo)
AVIMA 2010: 2 Nominations
- Best female Vocalist overall
- Best Pop Song “Eyo Eyo”
- WINNER FOR “ASIAN ANTHEM OF THE YEAR” for “EYO EYO”
VIMA 2010: 3 Nominations
- Best female Vocalist overall
- Best Pop Song “Eyo Eyo” (Won the gold Award)
- Best Rock Vocalist
- Best Music Video (Eyo Eyo)
VIMA 2009: 3 Nominations
- Best female vocalist
- Best Rock Vocalist (Won the Bronze Award, only girl in this category)
- Best Rock Song “Bleed”
Chart Success
August 2009: Bleed #1 on hitz.fmHitz.fm
hitz.fm is a Malaysian national radio station managed by AMP Radio Networks, a subsidiary of Astro All Asia Networks plc. hitz.fm is Malaysia's leading English-language station with an estimated 1.5 million listeners .-Programming:...
MET 10 and #3 on Fly FM
Fly FM
Fly FM is a private radio station in Malaysia owned by Media Prima Berhad. It was launched on October 3, 2005 and targets listeners aged between fifteen and thirty years old. Fly FM is the second most popular English radio station in Malaysia, besides being the fastest growing radio station in the...
Campur Charts
May 2010: Eyo Eyo #1 on hitz.fm MET 10 and #2 on Fly FM Campur Charts
December 2010: Blow my Mind (feat. MON9) #1 on hitz.fm MET 10 and #2 on Fly FM Campur Charts
Eyo Eyo EP (2009)
- Eyo Eyo (Bahasa Malaysia)
- Ain't got Tears (feat. Moots! of Pop ShuvitPop ShuvitPop Shuvit is a Malaysian independent rap-rock band. Comprising Moots! , JD , AJ , Rudy and Uno , the band who got its name from a skateboarding trick of almost the same name began making waves in the local music scene in late 2001 and since then, has had 4 successful releases under their belt and...
) - These are the Days
- Bleed
- Higher Love
Singles
- Marilah (2010)
- Addicted (2011)
- Fight feat. ReefaReefaReefa, real name Sharif Slater, is a hip-hop producer active in the mid 2000s. He was raised in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.-Production Work/Involvement:...
Theme song for Project O&O (2011) - Superstar Theme song for Share the Love Movement for Julie's Biscuit (2011)