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00:57 She might only be 21, but Singaporean singer Maya
01:01 Raisha is already making a name for herself
01:04 in the regional music landscape.
01:07 Whether performing classic jazz standard, contemporary ballads,
01:11 or heartfelt original songs, Maya's smooth, soulful vocals
01:16 are a treat for the ears.
01:18 [MUSIC - MAYA RAISHA, "MASQUERADE"]
01:20 (SINGING) In a masquerade.
01:25 We're lost in a masquerade.
01:29 Oh, we're lost in a masquerade.
01:55 Eyes go.
01:59 Speaking with FMT Lifestyle, she shares
02:06 that she started off as a classical pianist
02:09 before becoming attracted to the versatile and eclectic sounds
02:13 of jazz.
02:15 I love that classic sound of those jazz singers,
02:18 like Ella Fitzgerald.
02:21 I love that it doesn't try to dumb itself down
02:28 for an average listener, that it is trying to be layered,
02:33 and it is trying to be complex.
02:35 But if it swings hard enough, anyone can love it.
02:41 Her diverse influences and versatile voice
02:44 mean she has a wide repertoire, including
02:48 artists such as Etta James, P. Ramlee, Michael Jackson,
02:52 and more.
02:54 My baby just cares for me.
02:57 My baby don't--
03:04 Maya's musical journey has seen her perform
03:06 at celebrated venues, such as Singapore's Marina Bay Sands
03:11 and the Esplanade, as well as New York's Carnegie Hall.
03:16 She also writes originals, with one
03:19 of her favorite compositions being "I Want You A Lot."
03:23 I lost before I even started.
03:30 I gave you my eyes to see.
03:36 That song is a song that I wrote when I was falling in love,
03:40 and things were great.
03:41 And so it was a very--
03:44 it's a song that reminds me of good times, I guess.
03:46 [MUSIC - MAYA, "I WANT YOU A LOT"]
03:48 There's a reminding kiss that reminds me of who I want to be.
04:01 Has she ever performed in Malaysia?
04:04 Not yet, though.
04:06 She definitely enjoys visiting Kuala Lumpur.
04:10 Oh my god, I love Malaysia so much.
04:12 I love Malaysia so much.
04:14 I think the vibe here is so amazing.
04:16 Every time I come to KL, I'm like,
04:18 I think I want to move here one day.
04:20 The city is so lively.
04:24 It's so diverse.
04:26 There's so many cafes.
04:27 I love coffee and cafes.
04:30 And so many cool hole-in-the-wall places
04:33 that you don't really get in Singapore.
04:36 Looking ahead, Maya hopes to someday release a jazz album.
04:41 Until then, you can expect a new single from her
04:44 at the end of July.
04:46 And it's clear, hers is a name everyone should keep an ear out
04:50 for in the future.
04:52 Stevia Raghu and Terrence Toh, FMT Lifestyle.
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