We Have A Bright Future, Young Singers - David The Soul Man

David (L) & Loganathan (The Star)

Soul survivor David Arumugam recently lost his younger brother and soul mate Loganathan Arumugam.

On Loganathan's wishes, he is continuing with their band The Alleycats, and has roped in as his brother's replacement Gerard Abisheganaden, a cousin of Singaporean jazz singer Jacintha Abisheganaden.

David advises Malaysia's new singers especially those from Akademi Fantasia, Malaysian Idol, Mentor and One In A Million, to work hard and be serious in the music and entertainment industry.

He believes that Malaysian arts and music have a bright future for he and his late brother have always been optimists.

"Young artistes must always think positive and love what they are doing. If you love what you are doing you will work hard and excel," he says.

David advises all new artistes to always think Malaysian and perceive the entertainment industry as one big family.

"The best way to stay around for a long time and to keep your fans is to be kind and forgiving.

"We should not think of despising others because we are all one human family," he says.

David says while Malaysia has lost many veteran artistes such as his brother, he believes new stars will emerge in the years to come.

Among the new stars David and his late brother greatly admire is Jaclyn Victor.


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Kita Penyanyi Ada Masa Depan Yang Cerah - Raja Soul David Arumugam

Raja Soul David Arumugam yang baru saja kehilangan adiknya Loganathan Arumugam kini meneruskan perjuangan band mereka iaitu The Alleycats, bersama penyanyi baru Gerard Abisheganaden, sepupu penyanyi jazz tersohor Singapura Jacintha Abisheganaden.

David menasihati artis baru terutama bakat yang dicungkil melalui Akademi Fantasia, Malaysian Idol, Mentor dan One In A Million, supaya berusaha gigih dan serius dalam dunia seni.

Katanya, dunia muzik dan dunia seni Malaysia mempunyai masa depan yang cerah dan dia sentiasa bersikap optimis, seperti mendiang adiknya Loganathan.

"Artis muda kena sentiasa berfikiran positif dan mencintai bidang yang mereka ceburi. Hanya orang yang benar-benar mencintai dunia seni akan melangkah maju ke depan," katanya.

David menasihati semua artis baru supaya sentiasa berjiwa Malaysia dan menganggap industri hiburan sebagai keluarga yang besar.

"Petua terbaik untuk bertahan lama dan mengekalkan peminat ialah dengan bersikap baik dan mudah memaafkan orang.

"Kita sebagai manusia tidak harus benci-membenci kerana kita semua adalah saudara," katanya.

David berkata walaupun Malaysia sudah kehilangan ramai artis veteran seperti mendiang adiknya, dia percaya bintang baru akan tetap muncul.

Di antara bintang baru yang David dan mendiang adiknya amat hormati ialah Jaclyn Victor.