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ILLUMINAKING BY FAIZ FAISAL


Song Of The Week: Starry Eyed Surprise - Paul Oakenfold Ft Shifty
There is a specific kind of magic found in the late 90s and early 2000s music scene. For me, nothing captures that energy better than Paul Oakenfold’s "Starry Eyed Surprise." Even as an adolescent, this song wasn't about "adult things"—it was about the pure ecstasy of getting lost in a beat. Over two decades later, it remains the ultimate musical escape, turning my morning shower into a neon dancefloor. Here is why this track still hits.

Faiz Faisal
Mar 251 min read


Song Of The Week: Bila Takbir Bergema - Rafeah Buang
"Bila Takbir Bergema" hits different every year, kan? Lagu ni macam time machine yang bawak I balik ke zaman kecil dulu. Rindu gila suasana riuh-rendah dengan Mak & adik-beradik, and especially the moments with Arwah Ayah. Now that we're all grown up and beraya asing-asing, lagu ni reminds me to cherish every second we have. Jom throwback memori raya dulu-dulu and how this evergreen song still touches my heart.

Faiz Faisal
Mar 182 min read


Song Of The Week: Banke Tera Jogi
Rediscovering “Banke Tera Jogi” reminded me why I’ll never have a language barrier when it comes to music. Bollywood songs from the late 90s and early 2000s just hit differently.

Faiz Faisal
Mar 112 min read


Song Of The Week: GO - Blackpink
Blackpink’s new single “GO” from Deadline might be their hardest-hitting track yet — bold, cinematic, and paired with a high-fashion music video that feels both powerful and aspirational.

Faiz Faisal
Mar 41 min read


Song Of The Week: Ramadan Tiba - Opick
menghargai bulan puasa setelah meningkat usia.

Faiz Faisal
Feb 251 min read


Song Of The Week: Promise This - Cheryl Cole
Rediscovering Cheryl’s “Promise This” reminded me why late 2000s pop was elite. One iconic intro and I was instantly transported back to my teenage years.

Faiz Faisal
Feb 182 min read
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