Malaysia's rap group 4U2C bringing back 90s flavour to reunion concert
Now, Malaysia's first ever rap group 4U2C announced that they are set to hold their own concert on 15 September at the Idea Live Arena in Petaling Jaya.
With the theme being "Bringin' Back Da 90's Flava", the event is organised by Juss Event and will reunite all seven original members; AC Mizal, Aren, Yanz, Rinz, Lanz, Charlie and Azam.
Speaking about the upcoming concert, AC said that the idea was first suggested by his wife, Emylia Rosnaida prior to the offer made by the organiser.
"For me, this is like a dream come true. I am thankful that the opportunity came at the right time. We promise to give the fans our best performances at the concert," he said, adding that the group will sing and dance on stage like they used to.
"We were the first group to sing and dance on stage, and we want to continue to maintain that identity," he said.
AC also said that he is thankful to KRU, seeing that the trio's highly successful GenKRU concert series back in May has created a path for 90s groups to hold their concerts as well.
Tickets will begin selling on 30 June via Ticket Empire and Fantopia, with prices ranging from RM155 to RM555.
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