Fairuz Hussein
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- Hussein Abu Hassan (father)
- Mahyon Ismail (mother)
Fairuz bin Hussein | |
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| فيروز حسين | |
| Born | 12 October 1965 |
| Occupations | R&B/Jazz singer, songwriter, producer |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Faizal Hussein |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop, ballad |
| Instrument | Vocals |
Fairuz bin Hussein (born 12 October 1965) is a Malaysian R&B and jazz singer, songwriter, and producer.
Recording artiste Fairuz Hussein is a familiar name in the Malaysian music industry. The talent of second daughter to award-winning director/actor Hussein Abu Hassan A.M.N. and actress Mahyon Ismail was discovered by well known composer and producer Adnan Abu Hassan and later was offered to sign a recording contract with international label Sony (CBS) in 1988. Fairuz Hussein was the first ever Malaysian Singer to record album in CD. Kali Pertama album was released by CBS (Sony Music), produced by Adnan Abu Hassan. It was launched on August 8, 1988. The album launch event was even on the TV news.[1][2] and she is known for her hits such as Kali Pertama, Lembayung Sepi, Ku Menyintai, Kedewasaan Cinta, Coba Lagi, Sambaria, Curiga, Let's Dance etc. She is also known as Vocal educator on hit reality TV show Studio Bintang Kecil and toured Malaysia with Akademi Fantasia (season 8) as a professional jury in 2010. She is also the creator for reality TV show and producer for Geng Bakat ( RTM )in 2012 and Eco Pintar a sitcom/artshow starring Erul AF, Intan Farhani Fadzil etc. in 2013.
While singing at the Holiday Inn, her talent was discovered by award-winning producer Adnan Abu Hassan and she recorded her first album in 1988. The recordings took place in Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta. Her second album followed in 1989. She had the privilege to work with established producers and songwriters such as Harry Sabar, Elfa Seciora, Johan Nawawi, Zul Nadzar, James F Sundah, Billy J Budiardjo, Fariz RM and many more.
Discography
- 1988 – Kali Pertama
- 1989 – Fairuz Hussein
- 2004 – Anugerah