Rap-tinged traditional Malay tune, 'Gila', wins Best Song at Anugerah Juara Lagu


Due to the pandemic, the competition was held for the first time in its 35-year run without a live audience. Photo: TV3 Malaysia/Twitter

Blending the old and the new proved to be the winning formula at this year's Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL).

Gila, which combines a distinct traditional Malay sound with contemporary hip-hop stylings, was crowned Best Song at the prestigious annual song competition on March 14.

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