Veteran Malaysian comedian Joey Daud is back at his zany best but this time it's in a single, his first song after more than two decades

The Star

20-05-2025

Veteran comedian Joey Daud is back at his best and this time he is turning it on with his new single 'WamWamSam' which was officially launched in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday (May 20).
And it is indeed a special collaboration as the song is done under the tutelage of his mentor, Malaysian music legend Datuk M Nasir , and on top of that, it is an experimental collaboration of a song that has a mix of comedy, pop rock and rap.
But the song, which has been produced by Nasir's record label Luncai Emas Sdn Bhd, is also a very meaningful one as is tells the youth the importance of education and why knowledge can make a person to be more confident in his/hers path of life.
At the launching event, Joey also announced that the 'WamWamSam' song will be the OST (original sound track) for his new movie 'Daud M'.
Nasir said he is not surprised that Joey is so adept in his acting and also brilliant as a singer even though it has been more than two decades since he made his last single.
"No surprises, really," said the music legend Nasir during the press meet after the launching event.
It is also noted that Nasir was also the person who brought Joey into the industry after seeing him perform at a singing competition in 1994. For a time, Joey even became top group Exists' vocalist after Ezad Lazim left the group.
"It is more of a coming home event for Joey. He is back where he started. You know his first ever single was with our group. But the path for artiste is always challenging yet exciting.
"While Joey cut his teeth as a singer first, but, he has made his name as a comedian. And I think he is having a great run as a comedian and all of us have always been happy for him," said Nasir.
"But the team felt for Joey's new movie, he should try to be the singer he was with a new single.
"And it is an experimental track which Joey decided to go for it after much discussion. I'm glad he took the step to be a singer again as I always felt he is a splendid singer as well as a comedian."
"WamWamSam" was also officially launched in YouTube on Tuesday under the 'Luncai Emas' channel. It will also be available in all other digital streaming channels including Spotify from June 6 onwards.
For the 51-year-old Joey it was a labour of love which is now a reality. The idea and composition was started by Joey but it became the fruit he desired thanks to the help younger and more vibrant composers.
The song became the experimental track Joey wanted when he received the much needed-assistance from Luncai Emas composers - Ilham Nasir and Hidayat Nasir (M. Nasir's children) - that gave the song the rock vibrancy and unique sound that it needed.
"This song, the character, the idea and also the message - is all from my personal experience of my life. Even the character is actually of my classmate that I knew from school," said Joey at the launching event.
"And I always wanted a message of education in my song. Education is the most important aspect of a young man/teen life. Young people must understand that.
"I hope this song will be one that stick in the mind of youngsters in a long time to come. It is also a labour of love and I thank all these talented youngster who had played a big part in making this single a reality."
The song is further strengthened with the inclusion of rising star A.D. who puts in a superb rap effort that gives the song an extra bite and a major pull for the young listeners. For the record, A.D. is a member of the Sabah hip hop group, Isohbatos, an upcoming band that is making waves in the Borneo side of Malaysia.
As for the video for the song, it is directed by Amen Khalid, the son of the late and legendary director Mamat Khalid, who in fact, had included Joey in his movies.
"This song is fun but the message is strong and I do hope it strikes a chord with the young music lovers. It is a very special project that brings out the fun in life but at the same time has education has its central theme," said Joey.
"And that is my parting message for this song - you have to be confident in taking up challenges of life but at the same time ensure yourself to be well-educated. Because with education, the best of it, you can be confident of anything.
"And I'm bringing this message for all in my own fun and comedic way. But the subject is very important, education matters and it is very important for all the upcoming generation. That by far, is the underlying theme of this single," added Joey.
At the launching, the team behind the new single, are also hopeful that the new generation will enjoy the nostalgic feel of the music video and the relevance of the message it harbours for the young generation.
The team behind Joey Daud's Touch of Nolstagia
Single : WamWamSam
Artiste : Joey Daud
Composers : Joey Daud , Ilham Nasir & Hidayat Nasir
Lyrics : Joey Daud , Ilham Nasir & Rahman Saharddin
Arrangement : Joey Daud, Ilham Nasir, Hidayat Nasir & Faliq Mohd
Genre : Comedy Pop Rock /Rap
Music Video : Amen Khalid
Producers : Ilham Nasir, Hidayat Nasir , Joey Daud
Music Production : Luncai Emas Sdn Bhd
Song Production : Luncai Emas Sdn Bhd