#SHOWBIZ: Wany Hasrita delivers first 'painful' song with 'Jahat'
In an interview today, Wany said that her latest single was a soul-stirring ballad that served as the official original soundtrack for the Viu drama series, Pabila Dia Tersenyum.
Wany said: "Jahat is a personal and artistic milestone, a song that allows me to explore a deeper, more vulnerable side of myself as a singer."
She added that the emotionally-charged track added a new dimension to her singing and highlighted her growth, maturity and depth of interpretation.
This single under Sony Music Malaysia also marks Wany's first collaboration with a team of renowned Indonesian composers.
They are Audree Dewangga, David Elsandro, Andre Lizt, and Trakast who bring together a blend of melancholic melodies with hopeful endings.
"I have always dreamed of singing a deeply emotional ballad, something that truly captures the feeling of heartbreak," said Wany who recorded the song in Jakarta last November.
"The moment I heard the demo, I fell in love with the song."
The recording process took approximately three hours, and despite the quick recording session, Wany poured her heart and soul into every line.
Complementing the song is a music video that captures the essence of emotional distress through visual storytelling.
"It portrays a woman who appears calm on the outside but is internally broken, and it mirrors the confusion and silent suffering of one who is emotionally manipulated by a partner.
"It really captures the essence of the song. I did not have to act as the emotions just came naturally during the shoot," said Wany.
The 15-episode Pabila Dia Tersenyum, which stars Alya Iman, Amir Ahnaf and Adam Lee, is about a young woman raised amidst a web of family secrets.
From her father's mysterious death, a haunting reunion with her long-lost mother, and a complicated love triangle between two brothers, it is a powerful narrative about suffering, love and a woman's strength.
Wany said: "I am so grateful that Jahat was selected as the theme song for this drama. It is an opportunity for my music to be heard, and for it to become part of a powerful, moving story."
Wany said that she hoped Jahat would touch listeners' hearts, especially those who have experienced disappointment in a relationship.
"This is a heavy song, but I believe there is beauty and strength in every sad song. I hope this one becomes a companion for anyone going through a tough time."
Jahat was launched at Aloft Hotel in KL Sentral, Jalan Tun Sambanthan today.
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