Rey releases first single ‘Lumangad Oku Dika’
Published on: Friday, September 13, 2024
Rey was also the runner-up winner for the 2023 State Sugandoi Kaamatan.
Kota Kinabalu: Sabah-born singer Rey Guntabid will release his debut single titled “Lumangad Oku Dika” today (Friday).
Rey said it would be available for listening on all major streaming platforms across the globe.
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“Lumangad Oku Dika, which means ‘I miss you’ in the Dusun language, is a song about a person who is deeply missing their significant other,” he said in a statement on Thursday.
“But since they are just friends and nothing more, it is hard to express feelings directly.”
These feelings, he said, are conveyed through the lyrics of the song.
“I am so excited to see how the people of Sabah are going to react to this single,” he said.
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The pop ballad song was composed and written by Rey, who drew inspiration from Indonesian singers such as Mario G Klau.
The song is recorded fully in CabbyLand Studio, Jakarta, Indonesia, by renowned producer Irwan Simanjuntak, who has produced stars like Ayda Jebat, 3 Suara, Anuar Zain and renowned Indonesian singers like Rio Febrian and Glen Fredly.
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The music video was produced by Huntwo Studios, directed by Elvin Romeo, and edited by Candy Yik, while Al Hanafi Juhar acted as the producer.
The video also includes appearances by local celebrities such as Revdellz Diaberto Roger and Vienna Claire Christer and a special appearance by Gabriel Prince, a famous influencer from Indonesia.
It was shot at Akar Garden (Sabahan Cultural Restaurant at Kolombong), SK St Anthony Penampang, and St Paul’s Church Dontozidon.
The official music video is available on XIOKK Entertainment’s YouTube channel from 3pm onwards.
Rey was raised here and studied vocal at the Sabah Institutes of Arts (SIA) Music School.
He rose to fame for often singing cover songs and sharing them on his social media accounts.
Rey was also the runner-up winner for the 2023 State Sugandoi Kaamatan.
As a rising vocalist, he wants to be recognised in the music industry. He hopes that his listeners will appreciate his songs.
He is currently signed under XIOKK Entertainment, a new record label operating here and is a sister company to XENO Entertainment.
XIOKK started its operations early this year and has previously launched Sabah’s first girl group, SMDX.
XIOKK’s mission is to further develop local talents from Sabah, sustain a music career, and gain national recognition without requiring them to travel to the peninsula.
XIOKK’s parent company, XENO Entertainment, is home to renowned artists such as Ayda Jebat, Elizabeth Tan, and Intan Najuwa and influencers such as Cupcake Aisyah and Leona Azhar.
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