Singer Haikal Farid to co-produce future ballads, seeking creative control

Malaysian singer Haikal Farid has announced his intention to take a more active role in the production of his future ballad songs, stating he will no longer completely delegate melody and lyric composition to external producers. The 27-year-old artist, whose full name is Muhammad Haikal Farid Rizal, feels his previous ballad releases lacked impact due to his passive approach.

"I admit that before this, I just followed instructions and agreed with whatever song was given to me to sing," Haikal explained. "From now on, if any composer wants to collaborate, I want to ensure my own involvement in the work. Composers can provide a demo first, and I want to review and modify certain parts as needed. I want this kind of involvement because I've never released a song I composed myself."

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I admit that before this, I just followed instructions and agreed with whatever song was given to me to sing. From now on, if any composer wants to collaborate, I want to ensure my own involvement in the work. Composers can provide a demo first, and I want to review and modify certain parts as needed. I want this kind of involvement because I've never released a song I composed myself.

Haikal shared these thoughts during the press conference for the official launch of his single and music video, "Aku Klasik," held at Redbox Plus, The Exchange TRX. He revealed that past experiences have made him hesitant to release his own compositions. Consequently, he has been more inclined to perform songs offered by external composers.

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There's an old story that makes me feel reluctant and not ready to release a song I composed myself for the public right now. Therefore, I mostly take and sing songs from external composers who approach me.

"There's an old story that makes me feel reluctant and not ready to release a song I composed myself for the public right now," he said. "Therefore, I mostly take and sing songs from external composers who approach me."

Despite these reservations, Haikal is committed to his new creative direction for ballads. "However, for the next ballad song plan, I will ensure that I am involved in the production process. I want to give my own touch in terms of lyrics and melody for the song," he stated. His seventh solo single, "Aku Klasik (Eh Ah)," was officially released on all digital platforms on May 8, 2025, accompanied by a music video on YouTube NSR Malay.

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However, for the next ballad song plan, I will ensure that I am involved in the production process. I want to give my own touch in terms of lyrics and melody for the song.