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Ramli Sarip Insists, Ella Once Cried Behind the Door
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Ramli Sarip Insists, Ella Once Cried Behind the Door

From Utusan Malaysia · (1h ago) Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Malaysian rock queen Ella credits Ramli Sarip as a pivotal figure in her early career, having produced her first three albums.
  • Ella recalled facing difficulties with high notes in Ramli's songs, once crying in private due to the struggle.
  • Ramli Sarip is a potential guest artist for Ella's upcoming 'Homecoming' concert, with an official announcement pending.

Malaysian rock icon Ella Aminuddin has spoken warmly of veteran artist Ramli Sarip, identifying him as a crucial mentor who shaped the initial phase of her singing career. Sarip was instrumental in producing Ella's first three albums: 'Pengemis Cinta,' 'Puteri Kota,' and 'Identiti,' laying the foundation for her future success.

Kali pertama saya menerima lagu daripada Ramli Sarip, ketika itu saya masih belum ada pengalaman dan baru hendak bermula sebagai penyanyi. Jadi saya masuk studio dan belajar dengannya.

— EllaElla describing her initial collaboration with Ramli Sarip.

Reflecting on her early days, Ella, whose full name is Nor Zila Aminuddin, shared candidly about the demanding nature of working with Sarip. While acknowledging his strictness and the occasional scolding, she emphasized the invaluable experience and knowledge gained. She even recounted moments of emotional struggle, admitting to once hiding behind a door to cry after being unable to hit a particularly high note required in one of Sarip's compositions, though she eventually mastered it.

Pengalaman itu sangat manis walaupun ada pahit getirnya kerana saya pernah dimarahi. Dia seorang yang sangat tegas, namun alhamdulillah saya berjaya bekerja dengannya dengan baik.

— EllaElla reflecting on the challenges and rewards of working with Ramli Sarip.

The upcoming 'Konsert Majlis Tertinggi Rockqueen Ella: Homecoming Edisi 60 Permata Biru' in Penang might feature Ramli Sarip as a special guest. Kapten Azhar, CEO of RockQueen, did not rule out the possibility, noting Sarip's significant role as Ella's mentor and producer. An official announcement regarding guest artists is expected at a future press conference.

Saya pernah menyorok di balik pintu kerana malu hendak tunjuk saya menangis apabila diminta menyanyi semula untuk mencapai ‘note’ yang sangat tinggi.

— EllaElla sharing a personal anecdote about the difficulties she faced hitting high notes.

This collaboration underscores the deep respect and enduring professional relationship between Ella and Ramli Sarip, a testament to the collaborative spirit within Malaysia's music industry. The concert itself celebrates Ella's enduring legacy, and the potential inclusion of Sarip would add a layer of historical significance, connecting her past achievements with her present success.

Tidak mustahil beliau akan terbabit. Kami akan umumkan bersama barisan artis jemputan lain yang bakal memeriahkan konsert itu nanti.

— Kapten AzharKapten Azhar, CEO of RockQueen, on the possibility of Ramli Sarip appearing as a guest artist.
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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.

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