Singapore can also do good quality music and productions

Time really flies. 2014 is coming to an end soon. Thinking back, it's been a long time since I was exposed to the music industry. I've met alot of kind people and mentor along the way, made some really good friends along the way, experience the pain of being betrayed by people around me along the way and also been the target of unprovoked hating by people whom I didn't even know or worse still people whom I thought were my friends.

 

2014 had been kind to me. I made my debut in Taiwan and Korea, became the Voice of Kindness ambassador to Singapore Kindness Movement (SKM), endorsed a few new products and also released my new single 彩虹也会哭 (Rainbows Do Cry). I am also happy to see Project Awareness progressing well now even though we met some unforeseen obstacles sometime back. I think thats what the mean by sunshine after the rain.

 

Debuting in Taiwan has always been my dream as a kid and when I finally got to do it, I was thrilled and anxious at the same time. I met several stars along the way like Jam Hsiao 《萧敬腾》 and Lan Xin Mei 《蓝心湄大姐》 etc and also made friends with 小冷老师，the composer of Rainie Yang's 暧昧. I also finally met my Taiwan fans and friends who have been supporting me even before I made my debut in Taiwan. It was a magical experience which I can never forget!

 

Going to Korea was a bonus. I got invited to perform at a music festival at Hong Dae by one of my sponsor and that's how I got there. It's surprising to know that I have supporters in Korea too, despite me not being active there. Thank you all too. Love you guys.

Come to think of it, I have released about 20 songs in 3 different languages so far. Well people often ask me what is my favourite song but again, coming from a composer point of view, every song is my favourite song if not why would I even bother releasing right? Haha. However on a serious note, if I were to really need to choose, I guess these will be my top 3 favourites.

For the Chinese song category, I will choose 《彩虹也会哭》 (Rainbows Do Cry). It's because it's my first ever new song to be performed overseas, namely Taiwan, and also my first song new song to be aired by Taiwan radio. I would have chosen 《Saranghamnida》 too if I can because it's the first song that made me known by my Taiwan supporters. 《彩虹也会哭》is also special because it's the first time I worked with my producer cum idol Jim Lim （林倛玉老师）and I had wonderful memories of our work time. I also learnt a lot in the process.

 

For the English song category I will choose 《You'll Never Be Mine》. This song is the first ever English song I wrote based on a story about not having the person you want. It's also my first ever song which I self-penned the lyrics. It's also the first song which I directed the music video myself.

 

As for my two Malay songs, I will choose 《Cinta Padamu》 to be my favourite. Firstly, from a composer point of view, it's one of the songs which I felt the melody was written differently from my usual compositions. The song also won praises from my another idol producer Peng Xue Bin 《彭学斌老师》, which I felt truly honoured to receive. It's also my first ever Malay song that was released which made me known in the Malay market locally and overseas.

I have always dreamt of making my country proud, like how Stefanie Sun, JJ Lin and Tanya Chua did. But I wanted something more. I wanted to make Singapore to be known as a musically recognised country too. Which was why my album and songs were all composed by local lyricists, produced by local producers, arranged by local song arrangers, recorded in local studios and album photos by local photographers. Then I bring my song out to overseas and let everyone know that we can also produce international quality songs.

It is surprising though along the way I received some negative feedback not from people overseas, but from some of our own people back in Singapore. I don't blame them though as everything to me is part of a learning process.

 

Till today I have never given up on this dream. Everywhere I go, I still carry my country's flag proudly telling everyone how Singapore can also do good quality music and productions.

Come year 2015, I have plans to compose and produce a local song on Kindness. I hope to be able to bring all my aspirations and plans together in one song. I also hope more local people can encourage local artists. Will keep everyone updated. Meanwhile to all my readers, do take care and god bless all of you. Love.

The spirit of volunteerism at Project Awareness

I am proud to announce another successful distribution by Project Awareness yesterday! It was a rainy morning but I'm glad all my volunteers took time off and effort to brave the rain and participate in yesterday's event.

Just a week back, we had joined forces with Singapore Kindness Movement and Gardenia to complete the Nation Of Kindness event, distributing 500 loaves of bread to the residents of Block 8, French Road and Block 7, King's George Avenue and yesterday, we are giving out ready to eat rations.

Some of you may not have known why are we giving out food twice in such a short time span to the same area, maybe I'll explain here. The rations that we give to families adopted by Project Awareness (PA) are usually separated into Dry and Fresh rations. Dry Rations being canned food, instant noodles, rice etc and Fresh Rations being Bread, Chicken, Fish, Vegetables etc.

Since we have given only bread the last round, I decided that we should complete the set for them yesterday. Also as some of you may know we do not always have enough to give to the entire area and so sometimes we need to do 2-3 rounds of distribution in order to cover all the blocks.

I am glad to see many new and familiar faces. Apart from my volunteers from Project Awareness and property agents from Property Awareness yesterday, we are also graced by the presence of local actress Kanny Theng 邓晴冰, famous food blogger Brad (Lady Iron Chef) and other several famous online personalities, Sheila (Holly Hoque), Melody, Ang Geck Geck and their friends. It is heartening to see everyone coming together as one, working together for a common cause, regardless of their status and fame. They are all so humble and nice in person!

I want to also take this opportunity to thank all my volunteers who came down yesterday. For without your time and effort, this event would not have gone so smoothly and efficiently. Thank you all so much for lending your helping hand to the families.

Like I have said, volunteering is a meaningful activity as you are giving up a part of your life that you will not get back to make someone else's life better. Thank you all for walking the talk and also helping me to spread the spirit of volunteerism!

I would also like to thank my sponsors for yesterday's activity. Thank you all for contributing to the cause and feeding the people in need and making their lives better.

Thank you:

Lock Tze Chiang

Irene Lek

Audrey Tay

Chong Muimoi

Stephanie Toh and Friends

For contributing 100 fresh ready to eat chickens today.

Thank you:

Sheila (Holly Hoque) and her friend Liz, for contributing 100 packets of biscuits.

Thank you:

Chef Pang, CEO of Sugar Daddy Group Pte Ltd (Owner of Antoinette and PiqueNique restaurants), for contributing 100 loaves of French Raisin Bread and 100 Packets of Instant Noodles.

Finally, I sincerely apologize for the crop up by Kee Song Online regarding some of the orders today. We will arrange another distribution for the undelivered chickens or otherwise Kee Song Online will refund our donors who had purchased from them via Project Awareness.

Nevertheless, it is wonderful to see so many of you here yesterday. Thank you all and god bless your kind heart! Hope to see you guys soon again and remember, a little thought can mean so much! Spread the spirit of volunteerism today! #NationofKindness #ProjectAwareness #PropertyAwareness

My thoughts for November 2014

Today is the last day of November 2014 and what had you done during this month? For me, November is consider a busy month for me as I have to start planing for my new songs and attend events, house visiting and distribution with volunteers at Project Awareness, doing duty as Group IC at new launch condo with my team-mates and updating plus recruitment of new agents for Property Awareness.

My objective for 2015 is to be a successful singer-actor and entrepreneur just like famous celebrities Jay Chou and Andy Lau. Of course I still believe in lending my helping hand to the less fortunate and low-income families, helping new property agents to establish their career in the property industry and encourage my music supporters to work hard for their dream and passion too. 

This is my new mobile phone Kata i3s sponsored by Kata Singapore. Quite a cool phone and I really love the functionality of the phone. Many of my music fans are so excited and waiting for me to record a video clip using Kata i3s and I promise to do it soon for every of you. My fellow friends Javier Ng, Hayden Chen and Daniel Chin, your Kata i3s is on the way to your country now.

Currently preparing for my new songs' releases in 2015, as I plan to release at least one new song every year and also planning for my upcoming concert in Singapore. Since 2011 concert at The Max Pavilion, it is time to hold another concert next year to get all my music supporters together! Now thinking who I should invite as my guest artistes for the concert. Any suggestion from any of you? 

For Project Awareness, I'm very happy to work together with Singapore Kindness Movement, Friends of Gardenia, Nuffnang and their famous bloggers, including our volunteers for a cause on 22 November 2014. We distributed 500 loaves of bread today to the families in French Road and Maude Road. Thank you everyone who came to be a part of this event! 

As for Property Awareness, I'm currently recruiting property agents to join my team and every agent joining my team will receive the following start-up kit upon successful application:

- Personal Branding for agent
- Business cards included
- Promotional property brochures
- Studio makeover photo-shoot
- Listing at JustClick.SG portal
- Participation in quarterly Property Roadshows
- Participation in quarterly Team Bonding Session
- Participation in quarterly Sales and Marketing Course
- And many more other benefits coming your way in 2015

Regardless whether you are a experience or inexperience agent, let's work together and allow me to build your personal branding with my elite team. 2015 is a good year to start anew and mark your success in the property industry under my team! If you are interested to be part of the team, do kindly message me at +65 9092 6068 to arrange a meet-up to understand how we can brand you and build your income in the property industry.