meena


dear diary,

I could never bring myself to read an autobiography from cover to cover – not even madonna’s. It’s normally something i would keep and flip randomly when I would like to be quickly inspired. But i read this one, from cover to cover, because i felt i can somehow relate to her in more ways than one. I understand the drive she had in sacrificing so many areas of her personal life in order to do what she felt she had been destined to fulfill in her short life.

She idolized Joan of Arc, who said;
“Don’t think I haven’t been afraid. I was afraid all the time, from the very beginning, which is nobody’s business but mine. You get through because you think deeper, imagine more, and get over your fear first.”

From what i’ve read, she seemed so focused and determined with what she wanted for the Afghan women that the things she did in order to get themselves heard were some of which would have me pee in my pants. It’s a miracle she even survived to see 30.

What’s even more surprising is that she looks so motherly and harmless! So, no, you don’t need to shave your head, grow armpit hair and dress like a man to have the balls of one. You legend, you.

x

lie, and the world lies with you

dear diary,

if there’s anything i’ve learnt from the past week, it is that Gregory House is right.

p/s: and that Madonna is right too. But that ain’t news, honey!

x

Q&A with WELIKEIT.indie

dear diary,

I’m on Welikeit.

“It is my pleasure to introduce her. If you are into innovative ladies like M.I.A., Santigold & Madonna, then this psychedelic girl will turn into a favorite. If you digg the style & the music, read the Qs & get to know her! Hopefully we’ll get to hear more from her.

Describe Ze! in 3 words.

    Loud, Colourful, Boisterous.

How many instruments to do you play?

    I play the keyboard, guitar and drums horribly. So 3!

Worst live show experience?

    In 2005, soon after releasing my debut album I was invited to open for the Malaysian Idol. So I was very excited, I hired 4 dancers for the first time, practiced my dance routine, made my own outfits, traveled 5 hours to get to the show only to be greeted by a tired bunch of middle-aged working crowd shouting ‘Who the hell are you? You’re not the Malaysian Idol’.

First record you ever bought and where did you buy it?

    Malaysian boy band KRU’s album from some record store in KL.

Last illegal download?

    Madonna’s Like a Virgin – it’s my current ringtone.

What are you listening to right now?

    Nadia Ali’s track – dont know the title.

What posters did you have on your wall as a kid?

    KRU. I was a die-hard fan.

Name one song youíd hate to have stuck in your head.

    Rihanna’s umbrella.

Name 3 things you need when you travel.

    Money, Passport and Sanity.

What is your favorite thing you own?

    The star pendant I wear at all times, my parents gave me the pendant when I turned 21. To me, it symbolizes my beautiful past and where i’ve come from, the blessings of my present and most of all, the hopes and dreams for my future.

When you are out on the town, what is your drink of choice?

    At a cafe, i’d have a latte. In a club, I’d get a virgin colada. And no, I dont drink but I get drunk ;)

Stupidest thing you’ve done in the last 12 months?

    Fall in love

Complete this sentence: In the future

    never again will I fall for someone who can’t dance.

Tell us a fact about yourself that probably nobody knows.

    I wore braces when I was 14.

What’s next?

    Touring with Madonna would be nice :)

End.”

x

Like a Virgin (The Girlie Show 1993)

dear diary,


Fucking amazing. J’adore!

Madonna – Live Down Under – The Girlie Show

x

Ze! on Charts in France


dear diary,

I am featured on Charts in France today… how fabulous! I am aware that the first commenter decided to say ‘pas terrible’, but hey, at least he felt the need to say something. So thanks for saying SOMETHING. It has made my day! :)

Partageant sa vie entre Bruxelles et Londres, Zé! est originaire de Malaisie. La jeune chanteuse est également auteur et compositeur. Se reconnaissant dans des artistes telles que Lady Gaga, Yelle mais aussi M.I.A., Santigold et Madonna, Zé! est prête à conquérir l’Europe. Zé! (prononcer « zay ») est une jeune artiste de Kuala Lumpur. Collaborant avec le producteur belge Ruben Debusschere, la chanteuse écrit et compose une musique bien à elle dans laquelle elle se reconnaît, cependant influencée par Lady Gaga, Yelle, MIA, Santigold, New Young Pony Club, Peaches mais aussi Madonna.

Ses chansons électropop (“I Am Glam”, “Candy”, “Boys I Like”…) sont intégrées dans un univers coloré et excentrique qui n’est pas sans rappeler Lady Gaga et Yelle. L’artiste n’en est pas à son coup d’essai et n’a pas attendu le succès de ses consœurs pour faire sa musique. De nombreuses participations à des publicités, à un trio RNB mais aussi de nombreuses collaborations musicales lui ont permis de s’affirmer et de se lancer en solo. Un premier EP “My Make-Believe” en 2003, un premier album “Shameless” en 2005 ont permis de se faire connaître mais aussi d’être nommé à des prix encourageant les jeunes artistes.

Son nouvel album devrait sortir à la fin de l’été. Le premier extrait “I Am Glam” est d’ores et déjà disponible.” – Nikolas LENOIR

I babelfish-ed this, and it translates to;
“Sharing its life between Brussels and London, Zé! is originating in Malaysia. The young singer is also author and type-setter. Recognizing itself in artists such as Lady Gaga, Yelle but also M.I.A., Santigold and Madonna, Zé! is ready to conquer l’ Europe. Zé! (to pronounce “zay”) is a young artist of Kuala Lumpur. Collaborating with the Belgian producer Ruben Debusschere, the singer written and a music well with it composes in which it is recognized, however influenced by Lady Gaga, Yelle, MIA, Santigold, New Young Pony Club, Peaches but also Madonna. Its songs électropop (” I Am Glam” , ” Candy” , ” Servant boys I Like” …) are integrated in a coloured universe and eccentric which n’ is not without pointing out Lady Gaga and Yelle. L’ artist n’ in is not with its blow d’ test and n’ the success of its colleagues did not wait to make her music. Many participations in publicities, with a trio RNB but also of many musical collaborations allowed him s’ to affirm and to launch out in solo. A first EP ” My Make-Believe” in 2003, a first album ” Shameless” in 2005 allowed to make known itself but also d’ to be named at prices encouraging the young artists. Its new album should leave at the end l’ summer. The first extract ” I Am Glam” is d’ now and already available.”

Read on here.

p/s: Thanks, Arnaud!
x

Electroqueer loves me… yay! :)


dear diary,

EQ posted the cover to Boys i Like awhile back – and they’ve posted a new one today featuring Candy! Yesssssssss!

“Say hello to Zé!

I’m pretty sure I’ve written about her before awhile back as she did the vocals on Dirty Disco Doll’s track “Boys I Like” which was in my world – an electro sensation. It would seem Zé! (pronounced zay) has gone the solo path now and is promoting her fresh electro in which EQ is fully on board with.

Take a listen to “Candy” below – it’s super nifty. She likes to describe the music as a mix between Madonna, Lady Gaga, Peaches, M.I.A and Santigold – and I would have to agree, it’s a rather accurate description.

Take a listen to Zé! over on MySpace and I think you’ll agree that she’s got that something special.”

p/s: Thanks, Arnaud :)

x




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