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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A dedication to Arthur Guinness, with help from Taio Cruz

To prove that I'm a big fan of both Guinness and Taio Cruz. I modified the lyrics from Taio Cruz's song and make it specially for Arthur's Day. Lyrics from three hits are chosen, Break Your Heart, Dynamite and Higher. 

First section of the song comes from "Break Your Heart", second section was modified from "Dynamite" and the third section was from "Higher". 

It's easy to sing. Just sing like the original song. I will sing upon requested =p 

I will do whatever it takes to get the chance to meet Taio Cruz, even if meeting him for a few minutes. The level of excitement would be like a dynamite blasting and breaking my heart! 

Now people, turn on the music and sing with the lyric below! I dedicate this lyric to Arthur Guinness for sharing with us the world’s most loved black brew, Guinness. To Arthurs!

Break your Dynamite + Higher

Now listen to me people
Before I introduce him
They call him Arthur Guinness
I’m not gonna deceive him

If you fall for him
He was easy to please
He won’t tear you apart
Told you from the start, people, from the start

He’s NOT going to break break your break break your heart
He’s NOT going to break break your break break your heart
He’s only gonna kiss kiss your kiss kiss your heart
He’s only gonna kiss kiss your kiss kiss your heart

There's no point trying to hide it
No point trying to evade it
You know I got Arthur’s Day
This 23^rd September

I’m going to dance, dance, drink, drink
I’ll hit the floor 'cause that's my plans, plans, plans, plans
I’m wearin' all my favorite black, brands, party, suits
Give me some space for both my hands, hands, legs, legs
Yeah, yeah

'Cause it goes on and on and on
And it goes on and on and on, yeah

I throw my hands up in the air sometimes
Sayin' To Arthur, Cheers Arthur
I wanna celebrate and live my life
Sayin' To Arthur, Cheers Arthur
'Cause we gon' rock Turf Club
We gon' go all night
We gon' light it up
Like it's dynamite
'Cause I cheer with you once
Now I cheer with you twice
We gon' light it up
Like it's dynamite

Now I know I'm gon' get down on Turf Club
Experiencing what everyone can't ignore
But something 'bout Guinness just got me hooked
Come over Turf Club and take a closer look

'Cause I can't get enough, I can't get enough
I can't stay on the ground
(Woah)
I can't get enough, I can't get enough
Guinness is taking me now

It's taking me higher, higher
Higher off the ground
Higher off the ground

I love Guinness not solely for the thrill
I got this much, were 'bout to get a feel
Guinness has got me way over the sun
I'm dancing like I am the only one

Cause we gon' rock Turf Club
We gon' go all night
We gon' light it up
Like it's dynamite
'Cause I cheer with you once
Now I cheer with you twice
We gon' light it up
Like it's dynamite

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Suara Kami 2011 a success! PM Najib attended it, RaNia and Nelly rock the show!

He came as a surprise to all the spectators when our Prime Minister, Dato' Sri Najib Razak accompanied by his wife arrived at 'Suara Kami' spidey dome. Najib said he attended the concert to be with Malaysia’s younger generation and he certainly did. We appreciate his effort in joining the concert with us despite his busy schedule as our PM.  Think of this, he came, he saw and he conquered? Let us be honest here, Najib came and saw it but he didn’t conquered it. Rania and Nelly did.

In short, ‘Suara Kami’ was a success. No doubt, the spotlight was Nelly performing. It is no longer a dream to see him performing.  Publicity for ‘Suara Kami’ was superb. We can hear them making noise in Facebook, twitter and among the public but from my personal opinion, the organizer should emphasize on the purpose of this concert more next time. I bet not many know on the purpose. Providing free entertainment? That isn’t a purpose. Entertainment tagged along when we achieved our purpose.

‘Suara Kami’ was a free concert for all. The tickets can be booked from the website and you just need to collect it from the booth in stadium. By giving out tickets through reservation, lots of tickets are wasted when no one claim it. Tickets can be seen on the floor while walking into the stadium. What a waste. Being typical Malaysian and given the “freedom” to book up to 4 tickets per person, the greedy one will book to the maximum even though they don’t have that numbers going.  I am one good example of that!

‘Suara Kami’ was held in conjunction with 15^th Anniversary of Astro and in celebration of our Malaysia Day as well. Be thankful to Astro and whoever related for making this happened. ‘Suara Kami’: The most happening event of the year!

Among the local artists and bands that performed are Faizal Tahir, Pop Shuvit, Hujan, Yuna and Stacy. Our Superman, FT was the most energetic in his performance. He even climbed up to the post and sing. Noh Salleh of Hujan was wearing Malaysia football team jersey and that fit the purpose of the concert: celebrate Malaysia Day.

We have Soul Krazy on the stage as well. They showed us why they deserve to be chosen as the winner for Astro Battleground 2010.

Everyone cheered and roared when Pop Shuvit performed. I was so into their performance that I forgot to take any of photos or videos of them.  Shiettt!

Then, Kedahan-born Yuna entertained us with her indie music. I want to say this again, Yuna was born in Kedah: the place where I grow up.

Guitarist fans were amused by legendary Rock Guitarist Collaboration between Man Kidal, Joe Wings, Kit Search and Hillary Ang. Seeing the Fantastic Four to perform is like watching Eric Cantona, Paul Scholes, Gary Neville and Edwin van dar Saar coming out of retirement and play a football match. It was awesome!

Naresh Iyer was the first international artist to perform. Chinmayi Sripada was next and duet with Naresh.

Teenagers can be seen screaming, shouting and jumping with joy when Hins Cheung was introduced to the stage.  He sung two songs before RaNia dance their sweat out in their performance. 

RaNia dance so close to the crowds that I almost feel like I wanted to grab them down to be with us. I never listen to any of their song but I just want to grab them! :0

Next, Nelly and co. rapped to the Malaysians crowds. 'Party People' was the first followed by 'Hot in here'. Fergie and Kelly Rowland are not there to duet the two songs. 'Dilemma' and 'Just a Dream' were the last two songs by Nelly. 

(Nelly singing 'Party People' and 'Hot in here')

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(Nelly singing 'Just a Dream')

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