Sarawak in focus

With its witty remarks and humorous melody, the music video ‘We Are BIG’ garnered over 40,000 views within days of its upload on the O2 Cinematics YouTube channel. The video, which showcases the elements of Sarawak, has captured the attention of many people while instilling a sense of pride in those who have watched it. Capturing […]

Cool to work with Indrawani, says Dewi

KUCHING: Sarawakian singer Dewi Seriestha, described working with fellow Malaysian artiste, Anding Indrawani as one of the coolest moments of her life. “We shared a lot, from the Puteri Santubong musical theatre up until the production of the Cinta Abadi song and the music video,” she said, pointing out that Indrawani is a very cool, […]

Music Speaks

Pianist Jolynn J Chin returns this season with her first original single, ‘Lost.’ Her passion for music is evident in her latest single, which was released together with a music video shot in the Californian desert. Sounds of courage and tenacity International pianist Jolynn J Chin returns with her first original single, ‘Lost.’ Calm, with […]

Music video inspired by Mother Earth

Sape songstress Alena Murang’s new music video “Put Burui” was released on August 9 in conjunction with the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Nature in Fashion The video, which was impressively produced by her team, is one of her success stories. The entire video, from the music to the dancing and costumes, is […]

Gawai: Festive music video collaboration

KUCHING: There is certainly much to celebrate especially during the harvest festival of Gawai Dayak in the state on this June 1. This year, in continuing to be a part of this rich tradition, Maxis is proud to collaborate with a local artiste to produce a festive music video that brings to life a unique […]

Alena Murang’s music video earns praise

KUCHING: Alena Murang, a renowned sape player, and her cousin Sarah Lois Dorai have been praised by Sarawak Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah after winning the Best Asia & Pacific Music Video, and receiving an honourable mention in the Best Costume category at this year’s International Music Video Awards (IMVA). […]

‘DNA’ becomes first BTS music video to break 1.3 billion views on YouTube

SEOUL: Global superstar BTS has set another record on YouTube, with its music video for the 2017 song “DNA” earning 1.3 billion views on YouTube. YouTube views for “DNA,” released in September 2017, topped 1.3 billion around midnight Friday, becoming the seven-piece act’s first music video to reach the milestone, Yonhap news agency quoted the […]

‘Boy With Luv’ becomes 2nd BTS music video to hit 1.1 bln views

SEOUL: “Boy With Luv (Feat. Halsey)” has become global megastar BTS’ second music video to earn 1.1 billion views on YouTube, Yonhap news agency quoting the band’s agency as saying Wednesday. The music video, released in April 2019 as the lead track for album “Map of the Soul: Persona”, reached the milestone at around 1:17 […]

‘Midang Midang’ – From Bario to the world

Recently nominated for two awards in the prestigious Buenos Aires Music Video Festival, singer Alena Murang and director-stylist Sarah Lois share their takes on the challenges and memorable moments during the making of the ‘Midang Midang’ music video. A truly Malaysian effort Alena Murang’s ‘Midang Midang’ was more than just a song release. It was […]

BTS’ ‘Dynamite’ music video tops 600 million YouTube views

SEOUL: The music video of “Dynamite”, K-pop superstar BTS’ latest single, has surpassed 600 million views on YouTube, reports Yonhap news agency quoting its agency Tuesday. The dance video reached the milestone Monday midnight, nearly three months after it was released on the video-sharing site on Aug 21, according to Big Hit Entertainment. It is […]