Met Taio Cruz and Mizz Nina! Thanks to Guinness Malaysia.

When Taio Cruz came down to Malaysia for Arthur's Day celebration, I won an invite to Meet 'n Greet session with him at  Palace of the Golden Horses. All thanks to this post, (http://confessionsofanikeholic.blogspot.com/2011/09/dedication-to-arthur-guinness-with-help.html). Mentioned in the e mail, only 20 lucky winners are selected for this session. Hell yes, I am one of the lucky 20! 

I waited for around 1 hour before I can meet Taio Cruz. Now, listen to my story. 

While waiting for Taio, I was ushered into another press conference room where the media were interviewing Hong Kong-based rock duo, Soler. So I took that chance to take photos with them and recorded some video. This twin brothers, Julio & Dino Acconci are really good looking. 

Surprisingly, when I told my friend about Soler, not even know who the hell are them. My friends are so freaking outdate! Well probably most of my friends listen to English songs. The same to me actually, I don't know much about Soler. I heard of them but never listen to their music before. 

After the interview with Soler ended, coincidently I met Mizz Nina outside the press room. She was going to leave and straight away, I asked for a photo with her. 

Hello, it's Mizz Nina, our Malaysian hot female artist who worked with Colby O'Donis and Flo Rida in her debut single, "What you waiting for" and "Take off". At first glance, I couldn't recognised that's Mizz Nina until I saw the crowd surrounding her. Guess what's the reason? Girls without make up looks very different. :) 

Then, its our time to meet Taio! That was supposed to be a Meet 'n Greet session with Taio Cruz, so the person in charge (PIC) separate us into two groups and gathered the guests' diary, posters, tickets, papers and gifts for Taio Cruz's autograph. Me, not a big fan of autograph, so I didn't bring anything but I quickly grab an introductory note given to media for his autograph after all the guests search around them for note. That's Kiasu!

 I mean myself. My introductory note on him was returned clean because Taio refused to sign on the paper. ;p Maybe he felt insulted a fan ask for his autograph on such note. 

Minutes later, we were told that there will no longer be a Meet 'n Greet session, only a photograph session. Instruction by Taio's manager. Thinking that without the Meet 'n Greet session, at least I can still utilize my camera! BUT lady luck wasn't with us that day. No photograph with own camera are allowed. Only with official photographer. We were informed on that just after we entered the room. I assume this was due to his image copyright. 

In conclusion, I went all the way to Palace of the Golden Horses, waited for one hour for Taio Cruz and met him for less than 30 seconds. 30 seconds? Am I serious? Fark of course I am! I went into the room, straight away pose for photos, photos taken and went off. All that under 30 seconds. 

Though I voice out my displeasure here, I am very thankful to Guinness Malaysia for giving me the chance to meet Taio Cruz. Without Guinness Malaysia, I won't be able to meet Taio Cruz. To Arthurs! Cheers!

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Astro Hitz Spin Master 2, auditions at Official Venue, Zouk Club, Kuala Lumpur on 15 and 16 May 2011

For wannabe singers in Malaysia, they have “Malaysian Idol”, “One in a million”, “Akademi Fantasia” or “Mentor”…for the dancers, they have “So You Think You Can Dance”…So what do we have for the wannabe DJ?

Astro Hitz Spin Master 2, back for the second year! Being the only televised DJ competition, Astro Hitz Spin Master (www.facebook.com/astrohitz) was created to provide individuals interest in propelling their DJ careers.

This competition pitches the current generation of aspiring DJs against each other and offers them not a valuable platform to showcase their talent. Contestants will gain priceless memories, and be catapulted steps ahead in the industry.

Auditions will take place at the Official Venue, Zouk Club, Kuala Lumpur on 15 and 16

May 2011. After the auditions, clips of the contestants spinning will be placed on Youtube for viewers to vote.

Aspiring DJs, head up to Zouk Club, KL on 15 and 16 May. Show to the judges your unique way of spinning! Impress them!

Only the Top 16 will make it to the second round, Top 8 to 3^rd round, Top 4 to the 4^th round and the Final. The top sixteen (16) finalists (8 chosen by the judges, and 8 more via online votes) will then go into the next round for more voting action and battles.

The encouraging response from the first season, and the quality of 2010 Champion, DJ Reeve proved the success of the Astro Hitz Spin Master format. DJ Reeve has gone on to be one of Malaysia most sought after DJs.

Another finalist last year, DJ Faith, has been selected as the only Malaysian female DJ to tour with the Johnnie Walker Black Circuit 2011 amongst her many achievements to date.

The launch, hosted by Joey G, showcased DJ judges, Blink, Goldfish and Gabriel,

previous Spin Master champion DJ Reeve, and Cheong Cheng-Vei, Channel Manager of Astro Hitz discussing their experiences from the previous year, and excitedly anticipating the season to come.

The grand prize of Astro Hitz Spin Master 2 was revealed: the champion wins an all-expense paid trip to London to spin a personal slot at the prestigious “Gallery” at the Ministry of Sound London. I repeat, winner will have a personal slot of around 30 minutes at MOS London, not MOS Sunway!

Gavyn Mytchel, the resident DJ at the "Gallery" is happy to support the show with this partnership and is looking forward to introduce the new champion to the spoilt-by-the-best London crowds.

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