So here I am, The Talented Mr. Najib, making an announcement that I will be attempting to become the very FIRST “NEXT Singapore Idol”, a prestigious title Taufik could never lay claim to! Yes, I will beat the odds by becoming the very FIRST “NEXT Singapore Idol” who is also a man, of Malay heritage and sings with a hint of R n B (although I would rather consider myself “Adult Contemporary”.) What’s more, I write my own songs too so that I hope that gives me more bargaining power as an artiste.

As announced earlier at MakDaud’s on X’mas Eve, I am nearing completion of my very first self-produced EP that contains 4 original pieces, all of which I’ve written and composed. I wonder if my friends would like the songs, but it doesn’t really matter because they’re my songs and there’ll be fans and there’ll be non-fans. I AM my own biggest critic after all. This project stemmed from a thought and a dream, then turning into something very real, with motivation from my gal pal Yati, whom I’ve been great friends with since poly days. Whether the record sells or not, hey at least I explored the possibilities and that’s pure satisfaction for me. It really takes a lot of effort, passion and motivation to do something out of the box, but it can be done if you really put your heart and mind to it like I did for this project.

Well, Sg Idol here I come. And I’ll be singing my own composition because I dare to be different. And hopefully I make it through! Anyone care to accompany me in the queue??