Malaysian artiste Aisha Retno will not be one to shrink back from experimenting with music.
During her 4 years as a singer, the 22-year-old has dabbled in genres akin to R&B, pop, ballad and EDM.
In her latest single, I Love Sadness More (ILSM), launched on Nov 18, Aisha exhibits her versatility in music by experimenting with orchestral tunes.
Speaking with StarLifestyle, the singer revealed that her penchant for orchestral music and love for traditional Disney tunes impressed this monitor.
“The coolest thing about working on this song is getting to try out orchestral tones. Having a song with a fairy tale-ish vibe is something I’ve always wanted to try ever since I entered the music industry,” she stated.
Aisha added that the association of her music was closely impressed by American singers Madison Beer and Ariana Grande whose tracks “pay homage to classic Disney tunes from the 1940s and 50s”.
Despite the fairy story sound, the story behind ILSM is lower than magical.
In the monitor, Aisha laments a heartbreak she beforehand skilled and the way she is struggling to maneuver on regardless of discovering somebody new.
According to the singer, the inspiration behind the lyrics stems from a private expertise.
“I got together with someone and sang about my infatuation on him in my previous song (WHUT).
Aisha Retno placed third in the fourth season of Malaysian singing competition show, ‘Big Stage’. Photo: Aisha Retno/Instagram“But he didn’t turn out to be the right person for me, and we broke off. I’ve found someone new now, but it is still hard for me to forget (about the ex) and move on,” Aisha defined.
The artiste revealed that the songwriting course of was fast because it was “a soul-baring track that came straight from the heart”.
“I spent two to three days completing ILSM. Everything came so naturally because it’s a song that’s very frank and raw.
“I poured my true feelings into it, especially the chorus … it really tells what I’m going through now,” Aisha defined.
She added that she additionally drew inspiration from Joji’s Billboard Hot 100 hit, Glimpse Of Us, whereas engaged on the lyrics: “His song tells the point of view of the guy. Mine is like a rendition of his but from the perspective of a girl.”
Easier stated than achieved
Through ILSM, Aisha desires to let folks know that shifting on from a past love is less complicated stated than achieved.
Although the message was well-received by followers, the singer admitted that the monitor was criticised by a some netizens for its “harsh lyrics”.
“There were a few naysayers who gave me negative feedback. They told me I should feel blessed to be in a new relationship instead of whining about the past,” she stated.
When requested if the destructive feedback affected her, Aisha informed StarLifestyle that they used to have an effect on her when she first began out. However, she’s taking it extra positively now.
“Along the way, I learned that you can’t please everyone. There’s going to be haters no matter what you do.
“But that’s the thing about haters. They say they don’t care but they still comment and keep up to date with what I do.
“It kind of shows they care, you know? So nowadays, I just ignore it and carry on with my day,” she stated with a smile.
At the second, Aisha is specializing in selling ILSM as a lot as she will be able to.
She can also be one of many 50 judges chosen for the second season of Astro’s singing competitors present, All Together Now Malaysia. As for future initiatives, Aisha hopes to launch an EP subsequent 12 months as a present to her followers.
She plans on writing new Malay tracks for the mini-album to enchantment to the mass market.
“Releasing an EP may be the biggest responsibility I have to shoulder yet since it’s also my debut album.
“But the support and positive comments I have received so far keep me driven, to work hard and take up the challenge,” Aisha defined.
ILSM is now out on Spotify and YouTube.
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