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ILLUMINAKING BY FAIZ FAISAL


Song Of The Week: Kiss N Tell - Aespa
Is aespa’s "KISS N TELL" a catchy summer hit, or is it a bit too safe? While the new track delivers a bright, fun house beat, it feels like a massive pivot from the hard-hitting, dark-synth anthems like "Drama" and "Black Mamba" that defined their identity. Plus, with its heavy Y2K aesthetic, it begs the question: is the music industry lagging behind a trend that the fashion world retired years ago?

Faiz Faisal
Jul 291 min read


Song Of The Week: Take A Picture - Filter
As a child, Filter's Take a Picture was simply a calming song. At 35, after losing my father and navigating adulthood, the lyrics have taken on an entirely new and deeply personal meaning.

Faiz Faisal
Jul 222 min read


Tuesday Tea: The Beatles Biopic
I've always wondered what it would be like to watch the same story unfold through the eyes of different characters. The upcoming four-film Beatles biopic is finally bringing that idea to life, and even as someone who's not a huge Beatles fan, I couldn't be more excited to see if this bold storytelling experiment changes the way movies are made.

Faiz Faisal
Jul 212 min read


All-Stars 11: Grand Finale Rucap
RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11 comes to an end with Crystal Methyd taking her rightful place in the Drag Race Hall of Fame. While the Season 12 fan favorite proves herself a deserving winner, the finale raises bigger questions about the future of All Stars, the tournament format, and whether the franchise is moving too fast.

Faiz Faisal
Jul 204 min read


Song Of The Week: Syurga - Alyah
Tiba-tiba teringat lagu Syurga by Datin Alyah. Kenangan betul!

Faiz Faisal
Jul 151 min read


All-Stars 11: Episode 11 Rucap
The semifinals of RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars 11 bring the long-awaited Rate-A-Queen receipts, an entertaining Talent Show, and another controversial judging decision. While Crystal Methyd secures her place in the finale, the episode raises questions about production's winner edit as Sam Star unexpectedly lands in the bottom.

Faiz Faisal
Jul 133 min read
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