Hari Raya is not “Hari Raya” without the festive tunes. Just like last year, new original songs and new adaptions of the classic Raya songs will be released every year, making it more festive and merry.
This year, with new artists emerging one after the other, new songs have been hitting the radio and trending on social media. Let us sit back, ready our bags, and drive back to our hometown with the newest Hari Raya songs this 2024. Here are 20 new Raya songs that you must listen to, during this Hari Raya celebration:
1. “Alamak Raya Lagi” by De Fam
“Alamak Raya Lagi” has been trending online as people have used it to accompany their reels, especially near “Hari Raya”. De Fam, a Malaysian girl group, sang the popular song and has been trending and used in TikTok.
Not only that, the music video viewership has now reached almost 10 million viewers at 9,020,196 views since its release on YouTube four weeks ago. Don’t forget to add “Alamak Hari Raya” to your karaoke session with your family and friends for a more fun balik kampung trip!
2. “Alamak Raya Era! by Personality Era
Do you guys listen to our local radio stations? Then you must have heard of Radio ERA. This year, ERA has released their new Raya parody song, “Alamak Raya Era”, which is a parody of “Alamak Raya Lagi” by De Fam. While this may just be a parody, we thought we could include it for you to enjoy different versions of the song.
Just like their previous releases, the song is very energetic and will get you dancing for sure. The MV is very festive and vibrant, showing how close the radio announcers are to each other. Overall, it’s easy to get into the festive spirit and sing along to them.
3. “Jalan-Jalan Hari Raya” by Aina Abdul
The runner-up of the Mentor Legend’s Raya song has been addicting. With her melodious voice, Aina Abdul has once again captured the hearts of the nation with fans commenting how this tune is best giler. “Jalan-Jalan Hari Raya” was created by the composer herself with Ezra Kong, one of Malaysia’s famous music composers. And with that, the song will most likely be able to catch up with the other Raya songs.
4. “Santai Raya” by Faizal Tahir & Naqiu
The duo released a Raya song two weeks ago called “Santai Raya”. The video was one of the most popular Raya songs this year and is trending at number 15 for music on YouTube. There are already 456, 364 views on the video, and you can hear this song on the radio quite often.
5. “Macam Dulu-Dulu” by Marsha Milan & Khai Bahar
The song tells us a short story of a young couple getting to know each other in the 90’s. The actors in the music video also wore costumes from the late 1990s, showing what it’s like to celebrate Hari Raya without the internet, smartphones and other technologically advanced gadgets.
6. “Keindahan Lebaran” by Wany Hasrita
The lawyer cum singer released a Raya song titled “Keindahan Lebaran” two weeks ago. In the video, the artist herself looks elegant and sweet in the gold baju kurung with a black scarf. Her singing, which has been compared to Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza’s, sounds very mesmerising and will surely captivate you.
7. “Raya Mana” by Nabila Razali
The singer herself, stars in her music video. Showcasing the dilemma every husband and wife in Malaysia faces in every Hari Raya season – whose hometown should we go back to this year? There’s also a special appearance by Aizat Saha popularly known as Abang POV! Kancil car lovers, don’t forget to watch the music video!
8. “Cuti Raya” by The Gadys
The Gadys, a Malaysian girl group, released their Raya song, “Cuti Raya” on 29th March last month. Currently, the music video has 52, 521 views, slowly climbing up and catching up to the other Raya songs.
The music video portrays the feeling of not being able to go back to one’s hometown during Hari Raya. Although it has a sad theme, the video perfectly captures the envious feeling of seeing others being able to enjoy the festivities with their loved ones. Can you relate to the music video?
9. “Melaram Raya” by Alha Alfa, Bella Astillah, Yuka Kharisma & Bael0n
The recently viral celebrity, Bella Astillah, released a new Raya song with fellow celebrities such as Alha Alfa, Yuka Karisma and Bael0n. It’s her second song after “Diari Ramadan Rafique”. Surprisingly, this music video, with 155, 110 views on YouTube features the appearance of the famous cosmetic entrepreneur and makeup artiste, Datuk Seri Alha Alfa – giving this music video a different vibe from the other “Raya” songs.
10. “Raikan Raya” by Syamel
The Warner Music artist has just recently released his new Raya song, “Raikan Raya”. Though it was released just a few days ago, many seemed to have enjoyed this festive track as the music video has reached over 57k views so far!
11. “Nikmat Raya” by Ammar Nobita & Damia
The influencer often covers various songs and shares them on his Instagram. With followers up to 30.5k, he has a stable fan base. His new song, “Nikmat Raya” is a Raya song with Damia, an Instagram influencer with 100,000 followers. Be sure to listen to this celebrity duo’s Raya song!
12. “Jom Pulang Raya” by Sufian Suhaimi
Hari Raya is not complete without going back to our hometown. Do you still remember listening to the famous “Balik Kampung” song by the late legendary singer Sudirman?
In 2024, “Jom Pulang Raya” is the new “Balik Kampung” as we drive back home, getting stuck in jams or even waiting for our flight back home. Let this song lift your spirits to celebrate Hari Raya with your families back home.
13. “Di Hari Yang Mulia” by SENARIOUNION
The OGs of Malaysian comedy released a Raya song titled “Di Hari Yang Mulia” two weeks ago. The music video garnered 112, 950 views in just two weeks, showing that the group is still popular. In the music video, Azlee Jaafar best known as Azlee Senario also make his special appearance. The music video was simple, but it reminds us of the OG Raya songs when we grew up during the early 2000s.
14. “Balik Raya” by Wani Kayrie, Indah Ruhaila & Nadeera Zaini
With the magical blend of Wani Kayrie, Indah Ruhaila and Nadeera’s vocals, their hit song “Balik Raya” is one of the standout tracks of the year. Not only that but the music video was shot in just 24 hours! Talk about an impressive achievement. With over 89k views on YouTube, paddy fields and Baju Kurung Kedah this music video will evoke your spirit to go back to your hometown and celebrate with your loved ones.
15. “Lebaran Raya” by Suki Low
Suki Low or Low Sook Yee (劉紓妤), released a Raya song two weeks ago, titled “Lebaran Raya”. The music video now has 16, 700 viewership and it still rising. The artist donned a very beautiful sky-blue dress, with a sky-blue scarf and a crown on her head. Suki is one of the few Chinese singers in Malaysia who excels in singing Malay tunes and this is another gem.
16. “Raya Kita Raya” by Hael Husaini
The singer of “Bersyukur Seadanya” has released a new Raya song this year. “Raya Kita Raya” with 205, 473 views on YouTube, was released on 30th March. Since its release, this song has been playing on the radio frequently due to the singer’s mesmerising vocals and how energising the song is.
17. “Raya Di Rumah Dinda” by Xpose & Dina Nadzir
Xpose collaborated with the singer cum radio host, Dina Nadzir, and released a Raya song, “Raya Di Rumah Dinda”. It was released on 24th March last month and has now reached 854, 042 viewers. The music video showcased what life in a “kampung” is like; surrounded by people you know and love. Very festive and very vibrant, indeed.
18. “Angau Raya” by Fahimi
“Angau Raya” official audio was released on the 22nd of March last month by FAITHFUL music. The singer, Fahimi, is one-half of the rising RnB duo, FML. The official music video was released by the singer himself on his YouTube channel. The video is quite funny and cute. It showcases a guy waiting for his sweetheart to visit his house during Hari Raya.
19. “Ketipak Ketipung Raya” by Aishah Retno & Aziz Harun
With the famous “Baju Raya dah beli ke sayang?” catchphrase, this song is famous among young people, especially young couples. Sung by Aishah Retno, the runner-up of the “Anugerah Juara Lagu ke 38” (AJL 38) and Aziz Harun, this song is a must-listen during your balik kampung trip.
With its catchy lyrics and joget-able beats, this song has become one of the best Hari Raya songs in 2024 with 1.4 million viewers on YouTube after its release two weeks ago. Don’t forget to use this audio for your TikTok and Instagram reels this Hari Raya celebration.
20. “HAHAHAHAHari Raya” by Ernie Zakri
Ernie Zakri, with her powerful vocals, never fails to deliver. With a unique title and delivery, this track stands out thanks to the happy atmosphere we get from watching this music video.
So before you go on your journey back to your hometown, don’t forget to add these songs to your Hari Raya playlist for the whole family to enjoy!
Sabrina Azahar contributed to this article.
