06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Indie rapper Zamaera to kick off debut Malaysian tour on May 9
KUALA LUMPUR: Rapper Zamaera is riding high after her SXSW debut in the US, and now she's set to make history with her first-ever national tour—an independent feat.
'The Epiphany Tour Malaysia 2025' kicks off this Friday (May 9), spanning seven locations across the country.
This tour marks a significant milestone, establishing Zamaera as Malaysia's first independent female rapper to headline a national tour.
The 29-year-old, hailing from Subang Jaya, has carved out a distinctive sound by fusing hip hop, trap, and electronic music.
Fresh from electrifying audiences at South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, Texas, Zamaera is bringing that raw energy back home.
The tour will take her to Kedah, Penang, Perak, Melaka, Sabah, Sarawak, and culminate in Kuala Lumpur.
It promises to usher fans into a new era of Zamaera's artistry — bolder, freer, and more unfiltered than ever before.
"My travels in the United States ignited a fire within me," Zamaera said in a recent statement.
"I met artistes who reminded me why I started. Now, it's about bringing that energy back home.
"This tour is for Malaysia, first and always."
Zamaera explained the tour's title, revealing a sense of self-discovery.
"I realised that I had been preparing for this tour my whole life.
"Now, I'm finally in the driver's seat, steering my journey with intention and vision.
"I'm not waiting for opportunities to come to me; I'm creating them," she said.
The tour follows the release of her latest single, 'Jumper,' a track characterised by its fierce lyricism, genre-bending production, and a newfound creative clarity.
Zamaera is stepping boldly into her next chapter, showcasing a redefined sound that she describes as, "If hip hop, trap, and electronic music had a child, it'd be curious, wild-eyed, and ready to take the stage."
Zamaera will be performing alongside her longtime collaborator, producer-DJ I-SKY (founder of Asylum Studios and curator of the iconic Lepas Geram series).
The live show promises an immersive sonic journey, featuring unfiltered expression, powerful bars, and soulful melodies.
In each city, Zamaera will also showcase local guest artistes, emphasising her commitment to building the local music scene.
For example, in Kuching, she will be joined by Irfan Aniq, a rising rapper known for his single 'GAMETIME,' and DJ Keeyushee, a longtime creative force and co-founder of SFDP Kuching, a modern music collective and platform for emerging talent.
"I wouldn't be here without the people who gave me a shot early on. Now it's my turn to open doors," Zamaera said.
Supporting her journey across all seven cities, BYD Iroll EV joins the tour as the official transport, facilitating not just her movement but also the growth of local talent and culture along the way.
Adding another highlight to her "Epiphany" tour, Zamaera will make a special appearance at "Road To Fam" with 88rising x LEVI'S® on May 21 in Kuala Lumpur, at Over & Above.
Zamaera shared her excitement about this opportunity, calling it "just a little secret she's been keeping. It's something I dreamed about for years. Manifestation is real," she said of this significant moment in her journey.
