Sing the Song by Tengku Shafick, Singer Salwa Zelie Begins to Realize Her Dream Through '9 Tahun Berlalu'

Kapanlagi.com - Beautiful singer Salwa Zelie released a song titled 9 Tahun Berlalu. This song was written by musician and member of 3 Composer, Tengku Shafick. 9 Tahun Berlalu tells the story of a first love that still feels nine years later.

"So this is a story about someone who is falling in love but after nine years, it still feels like what it was like to fall in love for the first time," said Salwa when met in the Warung Jati area, South Jakarta, Friday (30/6/2023).

1. Becoming a Cafe Singer

Salwa Zelie © KapanLagi.com/Fikri Alfi Rosyadi

Before joining Afe Record, Salwa was one of the talented singers who started her career performing from cafe to cafe in the Bandung area. Then, Tengku Shafick became interested in her voice, which was often praised.

"Initially, I was a cafe singer in Bandung and also covered songs on Instagram. It started as a hobby for me," she said.

"When I was invited by the label, I was really happy and immediately told my mom that I was invited to join," she added.

2. First Impression of Entering the Recording Studio

Salwa Zelie © KapanLagi.com/Fikri Alfi Rosyadi

9 Years Have Passed as Salwa Zelie's debut in the Indonesian music industry. The woman who is currently studying law admitted that she couldn't believe she entered the recording studio.

"When I first entered the recording studio, it felt strange, like how could I be here. Kak Tengku was the one who invited me, saying that my voice was different from others," she said.

Through the single 9 Years Have Passed, Salwa Zelie feels happy to fulfill her childhood dream of becoming a professional singer. "I used to be a singer, and now I'm really happy that I've started little by little," she concluded.

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