I will be giving away 10 passes for the Music Conference Asia Factory βThe Beginningβ Appreciation Party! It will be held this Saturday 21st November 2009 at KL Live Life Center at 8pm.
For those who do not know what KL Live Life Center is, it was formerly known as Ruums Club. This event, the M.C Asia Music Factory is proudly brought to you by Global Sound Masters (GSM).
You will be raving away to infectious vibes of trance, dance music, fusion and more with international DJs flying all the way from the United Kingdom. All hail these guys!
DJ Marcel Woods
DJ Preach
DJ Marcus Schossow
Email your Full Name, IC Number, Email address and Contact Number to jessie@benjicajess.com
Hurry! As I have only a few passes left.. thanks to the really quick readers! π Gosh they are so quick I can almost feel the excitement!
Hey heyyy I know you guys have been waiting for this… and a promise is a promise come whatever. I’ll try not to let anything affect me after the bereavement of my beloved grandfather so I guess Imma just put this up right now.
So here goesss!
It was an early start of the day on Saturday, when American punk-rock outfit ‘The All American Rejects’ came down to Malaysia some nights before. Jet-lagged as they were expected to be, I was surprised they were just their quirky self, all the same… Showing no signs of lethargy.
Bumped into the Sony Manager too! π great to see ya again
We were served lunch before the press conference and ohmy, what caught my eyes were the bread & butter pudding and the scallop & asparagus mini pie-looking things!
When the 4 lads walked into the room, they were swarmed with flashes of DSLRs and other cameras alike. Yours truly, were one of them!
Hey if I don’t mobb them you wouldn’t be able to relish these photos right π
While Tyson did most of the talking, he emphasized that The All American Rejects will never let their fans down by cancelling a concert just like that.
He shared with us why their concert which was initially scheduled on the 10th Oct 09 got postponed to today. I think if you knew, ya wouldn’t be that upset.
They were even sharing the microphone Look how close they are!
Tyson had a reeeelllyyy bad injury! The docs sed that his whole leg had to be amputated should he persue the earlier tour. Now we wouldn’t want that to happen to the frontliner of AAR, would we?
Digi Music Live then presented AAR an impressively framed gold framed gift and also a life-sized get well card for Tyson. So thoughtful of the organizers, no? π
Crystal and I then proceeded to the round table session where we got to interview Nick and Tyson. Guess what’s the 1st thing I asked him?
HIS TATTOOS OF COURSE – being the body art fan that I am π
He told us that he has 7 of them and each of it has a meaning. If I remember correctly, this was what he shared:
Lip tattoo which says ‘MUM’
Back arm tattoo : a symbol to protect him against dangerous women O_O”
Shoulder tattoo : Electrical socket (to charge the band)
Chest tattoo : AAR band logo
Finger crease tattoo : a peace symbol
*Cant remember whe re* : heart shape (did it together with his drummer)
*ant remember where & can’t remember what)
Fans lined up as early as evening!
Bryan and I then hungout in Dome cafe to kill time while waiting to head down to Bukit Jalil for the much anticipated DiGi Live Music – All American Rejects gig.
As usual, we had our top local bands kickstarting the event; such as Pop Shuvit, One Buck Short, Disagree and more. I liked the part where One Buck Short performed with singers from Bunkface and other bands because the former band’s lead singer was hospitalized.Talk about uniting in the name of music!
FINALLY The All American Rejects hit the stage, after almost an hour of our waiting while watching a looping MTV on the big screen.
They sang songs off their previous album as well as all time chart topping tracks from their latest one ‘When The World Comes Down’.
I remember headbanging really hard to some of my faves ‘Swing Swing’, ‘It Ends Tonight’, ‘Dirty Lil Secret’, ‘Gives You Hell’,
Nick was looked so suave on stage with both his acoustic and electric guitar. He’s my fave member! Sorry, another Nick photo below because I fancy him like that. π
Tyson was his usual quirky self and got really hyper putting on a Native American feathered headgear for Halloween. He mentioned that it is a norm for peeps from his origin, Oklahoma.
Dirty Lil Secret!
The boys made up pretty well to their fans with more showtime on stage. More than an hour of AAR’s live performance!
Bumped into some friends who were enjoying themselves and jumping around as well!
We all had fun, I betcha! I’m sure we were really glad to catch yet another of our fave artists playing right infronta us for real!
Nyahahaha.. looks like Akon was the most preferred choice in the end, when I asked in this entry. Thanks for the immediate response loves! Okay as promised, here’s the lowdown on the R&B HipHop artist Akon’s showstopping gig :
Love the lyrics to his song ‘Beautiful’
I had a trip in Singapore cut short and flew back to Malaysia on Saturday, just in time for Akon’s gig. Now, I wouldn’t miss that for the world. After all, he is to date, one of the dopest artists I reckon – producing and singing so many of my fave club anthems. Yup, huge fan speaking here! Headed right down to Sunway Lagoon with Erin, who was my guest for this event. Funny how we darted back and forth from the carpark to the entrance twice whilst chomping down our to-go dinners in between!
Myself & Erin
To kick-start the event in style, singer Nikki blew the crowd away with her powerful vocals whilst Caprice, our local HipHop homeboy melted the ladies hearts’. I could remember Nikki from being one of the finalists of Malaysian Idol (I forgot which season LOL)
Emcees of the night was Hunny Madu & Nadia from Fly.Fm and to be frank, Hunny did most of the talking while Nadia responded a tad too little. Hmm but ANYWAY the duo hyped up the crowd to ensure Akon could hear them beckoning him to come upstage – FAST!
Extremely TALL man spotted! (he was prolly on some big burly man’s shoulders)
The moment he came upstage, all of us at the VIP Island put down our Chivas on the rocks and dashed to the front to take in a better view of Akon, the man himself.
He began with his older songs from the 1st few songs I recognized him for. ‘Ghetto’ especially. I recall singing along to it when I was only 14 – 15 years old. Sadly, he didn’t sing ‘Mr. Lonely’! I absolutely love that song and apparently my folks fancies it too.
One of his fans even gave him a jersey bearing “KONVICTED” on it! Talk about passion, boyyyyy!
Throughout the entire performance, he was practically stripping. Woots! Now now, don’t get your thoughts infiltrated by my words. Heh. He was just removing his tops piece by piece to gradually reveal a drool-worthy of a muscular body.
Check it out :
Clothing #1
Clothing #2
Birthday suit number #3 oops don’t take off your pants too! We know you’re sporting a rather fine CK boxers π
Was also there partying with Andy, another fellow photohunter with 10 years more experience than I have strapped to my belt. We were shooting almost all night but hmmm.. but check out our flushed faces. Blame the free flow of Chivas on the rocks! Woots
Where photos come alive!
And thanks to this awesome event by Martensia events, Chivas Regal and Sunway, I also met some new friends, who were equal die-hard fans of Akon as I was! Had a good time partying with you peeps too
The strangest part was when Erin nudged me when I was sitting very still on the rocks, asking me to observe Akon’s lips and try to match it with the songs that were amplified from the speakers.
in deep concentration Thanks for the candid Andy! π
Only then I realized that he could probably be lip-syncing at certain points of time. Hmmm.. I’ll leave that to your imagination then, but let’s just hope he doesn’t pull a Sean Kingston on us yeh?
Akon still rocks our socks crocs anytime! oh and he has VERY CLEAN SHAVEN ARMPITS YO.
He was amazing with a capital A during this song! Trying not to be controversial, he shoved the microphone at the crowd after singing “I wanna…” to finish words to his sentence
And let’s just say, the crowd didn’t finish it with the radio-edit version MUAHAHAHAHA
He whipped the crowd into raptures when he pumped up ‘Dangerous’ and ‘Smack That’! The songs ‘Just Dance’ and ‘What You Got’ by his proteges Lady Gaga and Colby O’Donis just proved his versatility even more when he sang that too!
It was amazing with a capital A when he began to crowd surf all the way to the very end just to get to the fans who were so faraway from the stage. Security tried to stop him, but he reprimanded them in fronta everyone!
SECURITY! STOP TRYING TO PULL ME DOWN! I WANNA GET TO MUH PEOPLE!
And he did manage to, with the strong support and relentless fanbase to back him up (literally!) It was a real heart-rending sight to see him struggle, trying to avoid falling straight to the ground. When he reached his destination, he raised his arms in utmost glory above roaring cheers…. for 5 seconds.
YES YOU GUESSED IT. HE KAPLUNKED RIGHT TO THE GROUND!
Poor Akon – hope you didn’t bump your head or something! You were brilliant tonight, now if only there was an encore performance! We were all yelling our heads off for it
The full coverage is here! What dya think could be the cause of the massive gridlock at almost all the highways heading towards Bandar Sunway? Apart from it being the Monash Ball at MOS Euphoria, there was an even greater celebration not too far away.
Yup, ma party people. Put your hands right up where I can see ’em & give a loud toast to Arthur Guinness.
For those who ain’t stout drinkers or have completely no idea what Arthur’s Day is about, it is a series of music events which have been organised to celebrate the 250 remarkable years of the Guiness Brewing Company. It will be held in Dublin, New York and yes.. us right here in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia!
Honoured yet? π
When I arrived, lotsa people were already crowding both the main and the VIP entrance. Let’s prove to Arthur that we know how to party as well. Hmmm.. as Malaysians would say,semangat lah!
The mo I got inside, I was in awe. Like, whoaaaaaa man. How long did the crew take to set this up! Amayzeeeeeng or whaddd?
Brilliant stage work
I walked around all over around the Arthur’s Lounge as well as the main zones of the Sunway Surf Beach area to shoot some piccies of the venue & merchandise on sale. But omfgwtfbbq the merchandise were friggin’ pricy!
Pretty though!
On stage at that mo was Reshmonu, our local singer-songwriter who did his R&B thang. Sorry to say though, I found that performance kinda boring. Next up was Joe Flizzow, Malaysia’s International Hip Hop Ambassador, otherwise known as ‘The President’. (LOL a lil narcissictic right)
Oops sorry one photo of their performance only cos I was too busy camwhoring with tha party peeps wtf
Right after Flizzow’s show came the Taiwanese rap artist MC Hotdog (LOL glamour-names nowadays) along with his sidekick. They were rapping in chinese and I saw his fans rapping along really loudly with him.
Eh no joke. This fella has been on tour in USA! Quite internationally acclaimed too
I didn’t caption the photo as such because I wanted him out of KL One of his famous hits was ‘Korean Invasion’
Finally, it was the showdown that all of us were waiting for – The Black Eyed Peas! A lil introduction here for those of you who doesn’t know them (OMG who doesn’t know those peas should be sent to remedial school)
Will.I.Am | Fergie | Taboo | Apl de Ep
They are that awesome hiphop/dance pop music act from L.A and is one of the few artistes to have ever held the number 1 and 2 spots on the Billboard Hot 100 simultaneously. Their chart toppers pwned the US charts for 25 consecuti ve weeks, creating history!
WICKEDDD RIGHT?
But waiting for the them to come on stage was forever, I tell ya. Nevermind, we took our own sweet time at the Silver Zone (freeflow of Guiness woots!) to camwhore all we wanted before the show anyways.
Looking very sober aren’t we? Hehs.
Once the peas get their asses on stage, the party of the year will finally begin! Aight begin… BEGIN ALREADY!
Aptly, they kickstarted their show with ‘Let’s Get It Started’ and I won’t tell you what song they’re gonna end this good good night with because but I’ve got a feeling you already know! Pun intended.
They went back in time too and belted out some of their older hits which never failed to remind us of how awesome they’ve been year after year, album after album!
Off the top of my head, I remember them singing these older records :
Let’s Get It Started
Shut Up
Where Is The Love?
Don’t Phunk With My Heart
Pump It!
And their newer singles from their latest album The E.N.D (Energy Never Dies)
Boom Boom Pow
Meet Me Halfway
Imma Be
I Gotta Feeling
Their 90 minute performance took everyone by storm but the part which I despised the most was sloshing around in muddy ankle-deep puddles just to take photos of the Peas & their stellar performance.
Funnily enough, I was distracted from the ickiness of having my toes soaked in murky water when Will.I.Am seemed to be giving us a vocabulary lesson on the name of their single ‘Imma Be’. He went something like this –
“Imma Be, guys, doesn’t make no sense. The correct way is actually ‘I am going to be’. It’s said in short form as imma be, but the meaning is still the same, yeah?“
Uh, okayyy.
We heard ya loud & clear, sir!
Will.I.Am then proceeded to spin his magic and remixed a few other record breaking hits. Popular club songs such as the ones from Flo-Rida, MJ and Rihanna had everyone at the mosh pit go crayzeee.
I was surprised when he played & remixed some old skool rock and acoustic songs too. Whoa! That really got me there. Oh, and… he also played the same set the night before at Blanc Le Club.
Okay ’nuff about Will.I.Am already. I was already tweeting so much about him last night during their performance itself wtf. Make way for everyone’s fave of the night!
Stacy Ferguson aka Fergie
Her voice was insanely powerful omg. The way she sang her vocals on ‘Shut Up’ and ‘Boom Boom Pow’. I literally raised my eyebrows when she held her chords for so bloody long and at such high pitched notes. She’s that good.
I’ve got not much to say about APL though, but I found his little mini-paces and odd dances kinda amusing. It fascinated me for a mo when I spotted him.
Oh and we’ve got Taboo here in the house too!
I can’t exactly put my finger on it, but I found him to be very womanly yet masculine at the same time. SoonSeng, who was standing with me was also of the opinion that he was very feminine in certain gestures (or perhaps his long hair? IDK)
But check out his tattoos & muscular body. Faaar from girlish.Yup. He reminds me of some martial arts cartoon character from somewhere though.
BREAK TIME!
Impressive futuristic dance routine transformer interlude dancers who eventually transformed into stereo speakers
PROBABLY FOR THEM TO CHANGE OR DRINK GUINNESS and
FOR US TO CAMWHORE & DRINK MORE GUINNESS WHAT ELSE
Ohya. You should see KY’s photos towards the end when he got hyper from one too many Guinness & jumping around LOLOLOL
Ohyay they’re back!
Singing their last few songs
There’ll be an annoying male voice singin atrociously throughout the video but it’s worth a watch! See how B.E.P adapted ‘Malaysia’ & ‘Kuala Lumpur’ into their song lyrics
And as you’ve already watched from the video above, they ended the good good night with that song! I had an awesome time partying away to the Peas – bet everyone in the house felt the same way! Randomly, I reckon this party was definitely on an immense budget though, check out those confetti!
This marks the end of 25th September’s Arthur’s Day at Sunway Lagoon Surf Beach
Oh pardon me, I just remembered something interesting. Will.I.Am kept saying Malaysia is a “beauuutifull country with beauuttifull cultu re and the foooood” and he pronounced Genting as ‘Gyen-Chee’.
Shot from the Silver Zone
Anyway, as I was saying, this event was certainly one to remember. After all, it lived up to its name of being the party of the year! Check out how it ended – with a big bang! Literally!
Asia’s Best Attraction wor.
Fireworks display was kinda long yay! Think it lasted for more than 5 minutes
And my favorite was the heart-shaped fireworks display
Looks like Arthur sends his love from up above!
Phooohh finally. End of full coverage post, from the beginning till the very end of Arthur’s Day (except Danny One lol). Been sleeping at 5am since last night to quickly publish this post. Okay, it’s 4.43am now, eyes want to close edi. Good night
Have a good good night folks! Were you there too? π
Traveling around the world has always been regarded as a luxury among the wealthy. But now, even if you don’t fall within the above-average income families, it’s fantastic to know that almost everyone can tour the world.
Like my previous trip to the Langkawi Islands, I headed down for a good holiday weekend of relaxation with a group of friends. We had so much fun, booze, island hopping, speedboat riding and crazy moments! Well after all, what is a holiday without an ADVENTURE?
Imagine going on a holiday with NOTHING to worry about.This means, not having to source for your own transport arrangements, looking high and low choosing among the best hotel rates and being clueless on your meal arrangements and where to go.
Nowadays, travel specialists and agencies have been the best option among people who are in the mood for great holiday packages ! Don’t you agree? Many budget airlines, affordably priced accommodation and modes of transport are seen working together with them – especially during the holiday season.
Whether it be with family
or your better half
Let these Travel Specialists work their magic and all you have to do is well – pick your destination and duh, enjoy your holiday!
breaking into the clear waters of my island getaway
As the end of the year is drawing closer, it’s time to engage in the 4th gear of your holiday-mood before all the best deals run out. Trust me, there is no other place ya wanna go this weekend (4th, 5th & 6th Sept) except the MATTA Fair. Better be early, lest you pay more to travel than you actually should.
holidayin in 2007
For those who ain’t familiar with what the MATTA Fair is all about, it’s this massive exhibition with the greatest holiday packages and travel rates organized by the Malaysian Association of Tour & Travel Agents.
They’ve mad awesome deals and rock-bottom prices, with too much amazing holiday packages to choose from!
I’m honoured to be in touch with a very reputable company who are in this field of expertise and has come a long way since 1960. I bet this may sound familiar, especially to those travel junkies or those who are keen on traveling. It’s none other than Mayflower Travels.
Psst… guess what? You’ll be just as amazed as I am, when you see Mayflower Travels‘ number of awards, recognitions and also their partnerships with numerous 5-Star hotels, both local and international. Whoa! They’ve got accolades from Malaysia Airlines too!
Check out what’s in store for you exclusively at Mayflower Travels‘ booth this weekend :
The early bird always catches the worm – be sure to be as early as possible! From 8am-10am during the fair, you will get zero booking fees for flights upon purchase and also gift vouchers up to RM300.Kids eat for free too!
But if you’re like me, who prefers sleeping through your mornings, fret not. There will be All Day Specials for peeps like us. From 10am-9pm, you’ll stand a chance to receive up to RM400 cashback rebates, free travel insurance, free family stays and a membership for kids to travel for free with the Kidz Travel Club.
my toes just love the holiday wave
They have very affordable packages that takes you to Tokyo Japan, USA, Korea, Europe, Taiwan, Middle East, Hong Kong, Indonesia and of course travelling locally in Malaysia.
Click hereto see more of those great deals & promotions
Go see it, I personally like the Phuket & Koh Samui package for only RM183 and the Langkawi package for only RM61. Damn worth your money man
Oh and guess what, there are all-day contests for you peeps too!
A chance to tour Bali, China and Europe for absolutely free! And finally, if you’re lucky enough to win the contest, a Nissan Grand Livina, which costs almost a whopping RM90K will be yours for keeps. Remember to gimme a ride aye?
See this Fruit Pyramid?
Okay fine, Imma give ya another heads-up. There will also be this very cute Fruity Tutty Specials at the Mayflower Travels’ booth. It will be a huge pyramid of various kinds of fruit, all piled and stacked up for you to take home as many as you can – completely on the house.
Many hands make light work!
Bring an Octopus to help you with the fruits, if you may.
To entertain you, there will be a special appearance by Maria Cordero. She’s a singer-actress-chef from Macau. (Wow, that’s something new) Affectionately known to her fans as ‘Fat Mama’, this woman can sure cook up a good song! I’ve YouTubed her and boy, she’s a good entertainer.
So if you’re in Malaysia or KL this season, be sure to head to the Mayflower Travels booth during the MATTA Fair. It’s definitely worth checkin’ out, fo shure.
Planning a holiday with them has never been easier, as their packages with very affordable deals will give you the most gratifiying experience of travelling – ever.
To enter the main MATTA exhibition hall at the Seri Pacific Hotel, an entrance fee will be implied. But don’t worry! Mayflower Tours is smart enough to hold their booth at the lower lobby/foyer, and not the main MATTA hall. So there’s n o entrance fee needed at all if you visit their booth.
The hotel is just directly opposite the PWTC
or click here to for a more comprehensive map on how to get there
…and this time, you won’t burn a hole in your pocket after your trip. Enough of being a workaholic – you deserve a holiday. I know I do! π
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