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Hot on comeback trail A FTER being absent from the local music scene for a long time, legendary 1990s hip-hop group o Evoking 90s nostalgia, hip-hop group 4U2C to hold September concert Sdn Bhd. AC Mizal said organising this concert is also a first step toward making a full comeback to the local mainstream music industry after a long hiatus.

4U2C is set to thrill fans at its upcoming event WE 4U2C Live in Concert, which will take place at Idea Live Arena, Petaling Jaya on Sept 15. With a nostalgic theme of “Bringin Back Da 90’s Flava”, the concert will feature timeless hits such as Fiona, Kami Rappers and I Miss U, along with a surprise treat of three new songs comprising one ballad and two upbeat tracks for fans who have long awaited the group’s return. The group consists of Datuk AC Mizal, Aren, Yanz, Rinz, Lanz, Charlie and Azam. According to AC Mizal, this concert is a dream come true for all of them. “This is truly a dream come true. We promise this will not just be a lip-syncing performance… we will

The band will unveil three new songs at the concert.

“Our goal is to become trendsetters by reviving our legacy. This is the perfect opportunity for a comeback. “4U2C was the first group in Malaysia to come up with the concept of singing while dancing and we will be sticking to that identity in this concert. We want to show that Malaysia has truly high-quality artistes who not only can sing but also entertain,” he said. Maestro Aubrey Suwito has been appointed the concert’s music director, supported by a team of 14 seasoned professional musicians. Tickets will go on sale starting Monday via Ticket Empire and Fantopia, with prices ranging from RM155 to RM555. – Bernama AFTER nearly three decades away from large-scale performances, Elite, an all-female group popular in the 90s, is set to make a comeback through a special concert titled Elite Live ’25 on Sept 20. Organised by Icon Entertainment, the show will take place at the Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. All five original members – Linda Rafar, Sasha Saidin, Watie Sadali, Abby Abadi and Azza – are set to reunite in a nostalgic performance marking the 30th anniversary of the group’s formation. Icon Entertainment founder Iman Tang said the concert is being organised in response to overwhelming demand from fans who want Elite to return after their brief appearance at the GenKRU concert. “After the GenKRU concert, we received many requests to see Elite perform live again because many fans felt their appearance was too short. After discussions, we decided to make it happen and believe this concert will rekindle fond memories among the “I could feel his presence tonight – that gave me the strength to keep singing,” she said. The concert was further enlivened by a special appearance by her husband Akim, who joined her for duets such as Aku, Kau & Muzik and Ritma & Rima . He also performed his solo hit Rampas, which drew loud cheers from the audience. Other guest performers included Amir Masdi, Elica Paujin, Hafiz Zainal and Dabra Sia, while comedian Atu Zero entertained the crowd with his light-hearted comedy interludes. Stacy also turned heads by changing into 10 different outfits throughout the night, featuring exclusive designs by local fashion designers. – Bernama

De facto band leader AC Mizal speaks during a concert press conference. – PICS FROM BERNAMA be dancing and entertaining like we did three decades ago,” he said at a concert press conference. He said the idea for the concert came from his wife Datin Emylia Rosnaida after seeing the success of the recent KRU concert, followed by an official offer by Juss Event

According to AC Mizal, the concert is the first step toward the band’s full comeback to the local mainstream music industry after a long hiatus.

Elite to return in show

fans,” he said at a press conference. He added the concert is not only to celebrate three decades of Elite in the local music scene but also aims to revive the atmosphere of 90s music with a modern and professional approach. Fans will get the chance to experience live performances of Elite’s popular hits such as Trauma, Tamparan Wanita, Manisnya Senyumanmu, Sesuatu Di Dalam Dirimu and G.I.G . Elite member Abby admitted she initially felt nervous about returning to the stage after being inactive for so long. “To be honest, we were worried about many things because, as everyone knows, Elite has not been active for a long time, let alone performing on stage. “However, after reviewing the plans presented by Iman and seeing the continued strong support from fans, Elite finally agreed to go ahead with the concert,” she said. Tickets are now available from RM268 to RM1,088. – Bernama

JessC’s concert has been rescheduled to Dec 20.

JessC postpones gig THE JessC “My Style” World Tour Concert in Kuala Lumpur, originally scheduled for Aug 23 at Mega Star Arena, has been rescheduled to Dec 20. The venue remains unchanged. This adjustment was made in alignment with the latest global tour itinerary and direction of the Australian production team. The concert is presented by Future Global Entertainment Australia and organised by Symphony Musical House. Originally slated as the second stop in the Asia-Pacific region, the Kuala Lumpur show will now follow the Australia leg to ensure a more refined and complete stage experience. Since its launch, the JessC “My Style” World Tour has been said to stir deep resonance and emotional responses in cities around the world, touching countless hearts. As the final stop of this year, the Kuala Lumpur concert will incorporate additional curated segments and exclusive surprises, bringing this musical healing journey to an expected climax.

All five original members of Elite are set to reunite in a nostalgic performance marking the 30th anniversary of the group’s formation.

Stacy Anam plans Kuala Lumpur performance SINGER Stacy Anam plans to hold a concert in Kuala Lumpur following the success of her first major solo concert in her home state of Sabah last Saturday. The Aku Stacy (Menggegar Kota U) concert, held at the Sabah International Convention Centre in Kota Kinabalu, drew nearly 3,000 fans. Stacy thrilled the audience with a high-energy, emotional performance that lasted nearly three hours. popular hits such as Cakap Ke Tangan, Not For Sale, Gilalah, Bosan and her new single Menyala. Stacy, who is married to singer Akim Ahmad, surprised the crowd when she “flew” across the hall while rendering Khayal, and moved the audience with her heartfelt renditions of ballads Kisah Dongeng and Pelangi Senja. Stacy said she also reprised her

Asmaradana performance, which she originally performed on a reality show, but with a new cultural twist through the use of ethnic-inspired costumes and background visuals. She said the emotional highlight of the night was when she remembered her late brother Chaq, who played a pivotal role in the early days of her career.

“This is just the beginning... we are planning to bring the concert to Peninsular Malaysia next. I am confident we can shake Kuala Lumpur together too,” she said. Organised by Rhythm & Rhyme Entertainment in collaboration with U Mobile, the Sabah concert opened with Pakai Buang , followed by a string of

Stacy plans to hold a concert in KL soon following the success of her Sabah show. – PIC FROM INSTAGRAM @STACY