Malaysian all-boys group Alpha continues to impress as it goes retro with new hit "P. Ramlee & Saloma"
Published under Rocketfuel Entertainment, this song is the result of a solid collaboration between talented composers Justin Seow, Mohsein Kush & RFE.
Alpha is a Malaysian all-boys music group that was formed through the Big Stage Alpha program on Astro. The group consists of seven members: Izat, Rizal, Ray-D, Ariel, Daniel, Sky, and Araff. They officially debuted after competing on Big Stage Alpha, a programme that aims to develop new musical talents.
They proved they have they have the talent to impress with their debut single "Mona Lisa" and now they are further impressing the masses with their second single "P. Ramlee & Saloma". The single is also the OST for the drama series "Thariq Ridzuwan: His Treasure".
The song is not just a second introduction to Alpha's music, but rather an artistic manifesto that introduces their identity as a group that dares to challenge the norm and come up with a unique sound.
About the group: Alpha - A new mission, a new era of music in South-East Asia
Alpha is not just a name — it carries a deep meaning. 'Alpha' symbolises the beginning, the leader and the main force. In this context, Alpha is a combination of seven different characters who come together to lead a new era of South-East Asian music.
Coming from different backgrounds, they are united by one dream and one mission — to elevate regional talent to the international stage through fresh, bold and high-quality music.
Single debut 'Mona Lisa (Bang Bang)' - an international and global offering
To mark their official debut in the industry, Alpha presented their introduction single titled 'Mona Lisa (Bang Bang)', a modern pop song with an injection of K-pop elements that is energetic, catchy and full of attitude.
Created by Justin Seow, Kuizz, James Chaw, Sean Lew, Roland Lim Shi Jie, Tyler Sarfert and Prem Anand, the music video for 'Mona Lisa (Bang Bang)', which was released on July 6 also received a warm reception, with 250 thousand views on Youtube.
The new boys of top local producer, Rocketfuel
Top local producer Rocketfuel, who ha stop stars Hael Husaini and Nadeera Zaini, continues to explore the potential of regional talent. The launch of ALPHA is part of Rocketfuel Entertainment's ongoing initiative to elevate local and regional talent to the next level.
'We at Rocketfuel believe that South-East Asian talent should be showcased in its own mould, and Alpha is living proof that with the right guidance and platform, we can produce stars of international stature,' commented Rocketfuel Entertainment Head, Sher Leen Wee.
Available on all digital platforms
The single 'P. Ramlee & Saloma' is now available on all major digital streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music and more. The song will also be accompanied by an official music video (MV) which can be watched on the @RocketFuelNetwork YouTube channel
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