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Malaysian singer Daqmie rejects Indonesian collaboration offer due to time constraints
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Malaysian singer Daqmie rejects Indonesian collaboration offer due to time constraints

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Malaysian singer-songwriter Daqmie declined an offer to collaborate with Indonesian singer Nissa Sabyan.
  • Daqmie cited time constraints and a lack of a manager in Malaysia as reasons for the refusal.
  • He acknowledged his growing recognition in Indonesia, with previous songs gaining popularity there.

Malaysian singer, composer, and producer Daqmie has revealed that he previously received an invitation to collaborate with Indonesian singer Nissa Sabyan. However, Daqmie politely declined the offer due to significant time constraints.

Daqmie explained that Nissa Sabyan contacted him via WhatsApp to inquire about his interest in a collaboration. "I politely declined because I didn't have the time, and additionally, I don't have a manager in Malaysia, so it was quite difficult," he shared during a press conference for the second season of his podcast, Daqmie, held at the Inteam Records office.

She contacted me via WhatsApp asking if I was willing to collaborate with her. I politely declined because I didn't have the time, and additionally, I don't have a manager in Malaysia, so it was quite difficult.

โ€” DaqmieExplaining why he turned down a collaboration offer from Nissa Sabyan.

Despite turning down the collaboration, Daqmie expressed surprise at his increasing popularity in Indonesia. He noted that his name is becoming recognized there, even though people haven't met him in person. Songs he previously released, such as "Tujuh Petala Cinta" and "Casablanca," have apparently resonated with listeners in Indonesia.

The singer's comments came as he discussed his growing presence in the Indonesian music scene, highlighting that his work is being followed by a new audience in that country.

My name is starting to be known there, it's just that they have never met the person. Even previous songs like Tujuh Petala Cinta, Casablanca, apparently are followed by listeners of music there.

โ€” DaqmieCommenting on his growing recognition and song popularity in Indonesia.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.