GRAZIA GROOVE: WHAT THE TEAM IS LISTENING TO

Just what you need to kick off the week.

Are you tired of listening to the same old songs on repeat? Do you want to discover new music that will uplift your mood and make your day better? Look no further! The GRAZIA Malaysia team has curated a playlist that features a variety of genres and artists that will introduce you to new sounds and styles. From the latest hits to timeless classics, this playlist has something for everyone.

3 BOYS BY OMAR APOLLO

“Three boys would work if I wasn’t so tethered to you,” Omar croons on the hook. Sad, gay ballads are totally my jam. The song is about the state of delusion of still being in love with his ex. And allegedly it is about his relationship with Frank Ocean? I am living for the drama.

IAN LOH, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

LUV U ALIEN BY LEAH DOU (FEAT. VICTOR MA)

I randomly tapped on the GSG Mixtape album because I thought the album art looked cool, but I ended up liking the music so much! LUV U ALIEN is groovy and catchy—the perfect song to vibe to when I’m in my car.

POHNEE CHIN, MANAGING EDITOR

90 PROOF BY SMINO (FEAT. J COLE)

Earphones in with this song playing and I’m in another world. Incredibly groovy, it’s perfect for mornings, evenings, and at night–basically any time of the day. Also, J. Cole never misses.

SARAH CHONG, WATCH & FASHION EDITOR

HEY, MICKEY! BY BABY TATE

We all need a pick-me-up to beat the Monday blues. For me, at the moment, it’s Hey, Mickey! Adding a modern edge to Toni Basil’s 1982 hit Mickey, Baby Tate makes walking to the office feels like stomping down the runway.

NIKITA NAWAWI, JEWELLERY & FEATURES EDITOR

SIAL BY MAHALINI RAHARJA

I relate to this song on a personal level. It’s about loving someone and giving your all to them—only for them to leave you in the end. It’s a very sad song, that’s why the song is called Sial (Unlucky).

SHANE ROHAIZAD, ART DIRECTOR

WELCOME TO THE BLACK PARADE BY MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE

What is there not to love about MCR? It’s angsty emo-rock, but also a perfect Monday song, at least to me. The lyrics strike the chord, not that I delve into afterlife thoughts often, but it does remind me to carpe diem, as cliché as it sounds.

LORRAINE CHAI, FASHION WRITER