Compilations and classic songs that put you in mind of the city, from Traveler’s city playlist.
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Singapore doesn’t have much of an original music scene. Most of the “native” music is from elsewhere: Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, or Malaysia. However, the HMV music store in the Heeren, 260 Orchard Road, has a selection of local artists. Most local pop music is produced in Mandarin.
My Story, Your Song, Sun Yan Zi (Stefanie Sun)
A new pop and rhythm and blues compilation in Mandarin. Sun Yan Zi is one of the most popular contemporary vocalists in Singapore.
Westside, Lin Jun Jie (JJ Lin)
Love songs and rhythm and blues.
Release, A-Do (Do Cheng Yi)
One of the most popular Mandarin pop albums in Singapore.
Goodbye and Hello, Cai Jian Ya (Tanya Chua)
New to the local Mandarin pop scene.
Life, Dick Lee
Lee, a local actor, singer, and stage personality, released this compilation of original English songs in 2004.
All Because of You, Taufik Batisah
Hot with young Malay women, Taufik Batisah’s All Because of You, and Aliff Aziz’s new CD Aliff.
