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#SHOWBIZ: Hail Hael for launching production firm

#SHOWBIZ: Hail Hael for launching production firm

NOT content with conquering the realms of singing, acting, and composing, Hael Husaini is now spreading his creative wings further by establishing his own production company.
Hael revealed that the formation of Huge House Entertainment is a key step in his ambition to achieve even greater success in the music industry, a path that has already seen him strike gold with his recent collaboration with Nadeera Zaini on the hit song "Bukan Lagi Kita."
"This has been a long-held dream of mine. While I've been deeply involved in music and songwriting for some time, this venture, which I initially planned to launch with a friend, has been brewing for several years.
"Huge House Entertainment has been operational for a few months now, though I initially kept it under wraps.
"Our debut project, the collaboration with Nadeera on 'Bukan Lagi Kita,' has proven fruitful. I'm immensely grateful for Nadeera's trust in me," said Hael.
Through his own production company, Hael aims to foster collaborations with other production houses and individuals, particularly in the areas of songwriting and lyric writing.
"I hope to build and develop an empire that not only shines but also elevates new talents like Nadeera.
"Our ultimate goal is to propel Malaysian music to greater heights," he added.
Hael emphasised that he doesn't intend to be the sole creative force, expressing his desire to share ideas and expertise with other talented individuals.
"We envision nurturing a new generation of producers, composers, and spearheading a multitude of exciting projects.
"I'm eager to unveil our upcoming endeavours," he said.
"Even though our collaboration on 'Bukan Lagi Kita' is less than a year old, Nadeera is already gearing up to release her album, and I have one in the pipeline as well.
"Looking ahead, I'm keen to collaborate with international musicians, as I believe this is crucial for expanding our reach to neighbouring countries and across Asia."

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