It’s not every day that we see one of our local talents take to the international stage and represent the country. Singer Shila Amzah has done so multiple times, having competed in singing competitions in China, most recently in “Singing With Legends (我们的歌)”.
It seems that Amsyar Leee, who first rose to fame for his Siti Nurhaliza impressions on TikTok, is following in her footsteps, giving it his all in the “Sing! Asia” contest, which also took place in China. Not only did he deliver powerful performances, but he also earned praise from UK superstar Jessie J. Here’s what she said about the Malaysian artist:
Last week, singer Amsyar Leee announced that he was one of the contestants for the “Sing! Asia” singing competition on the iQIYI streaming platform. “It’s been an incredible journey sharing the stage with talented artists from all across Asia. Every moment was filled with growth, emotion, and memories I’ll carry forever. Thank you to everyone who’s been cheering me on from the start,” he wrote in his captions.
In the latest episode, the young star performed his rendition of Marsha Milan’s “Cinta”. As shown in the video below, the judges, audience and fellow contestants were blown away by his powerful vocals, especially when he hit the high notes. Shortly after his performance, each judge, including UK singer Jessie J, gave their feedback. The “Bang Bang” songstress praised the Malaysian artist for his vocals, even comparing his presence to the legendary Freddie Mercury of Queen, stating that they both carry a certain aura.
“I think [your performance] was amazing! I’d love to see you use the stage more—use that power. You have this Freddie Mercury [angel-like aura], and I love Malaysia. Fantastic. I really do think you need to celebrate,” she told Amsyar. And celebrate he did, as it was announced at the end of the episode that the Perak-born performer had been crowned the King of Singers for the show’s opening battle, having earned the most votes. Congratulations to Amsyar Leee on his latest achievement!
Watch the full episode below, or skip to 27:15 for Jessie J’s comments:
Source: YouTube
