Biography|PREMA YIN Prema Yin has been singing since she was in primary school, entertaining crowds at weddings, private functions and

having a go at age group singing competitions.

She took part in the National level singing competition organized by NTV 7, Who Will Win Malaysian Topstar and

emerged as the winner in 2004.

Wanting to gain more experience and to further improve herself, Prema Yin hit the pub scene, performing with such

well known personalities as Jerry Felix, Simon Justin and others. She also performed with Jaclyn Victor for a national

level TV show and has also performed a number of times on TV.

In 2006 she was invited to audition for the Aseana Percussion Unit and has been a member of this very popular group

for the past 3 years. Performing in various local pub scenes: Bangkok Jazz, Groove Junction, Waikiki etc

Festivals such as Penang Jazz Festival, Sunrise Jazz Fest, Sarawak Rainforest Festival as well as overseas(China for the

Zhu Jia Jia Water Village Festival, Singapore Arts Festival).

She has great feel and her songs are charged with raw emotions.

Prema Yin is not only an accomplished singer but she is also one of the rare breed of singer/song writer and has been

composing her own songs since she was 14.

Her songs are created from her past experiences, random thoughts, imagination and life itself. And now, after 5 years of

her venturing into the music scene, she has finally decided to record her own songs which she hopes to share with

music lovers.

Not only that, she has had the opportunity to perform on stage with Colbie Caillat (famous for her song, ”Bubbly”) and

the great John Ford Coley.

In January 2009, she had two nominations for the Voize Independent Music Awards (VIMA) for Best Female Vocalist

(Overall) and Best Rock Vocalist, which she bagged the Bronze Award, being the only female nominated amongst a

category dominated by men. In 2010, she received four nominations, Best Rock Vocalist, Best Female Vocalist

(Overall), Most Mindblowing Video Clip and Best Pop Song, where she received the Gold Award for “Eyo Eyo”.

Prema Yin was also nominated for the Asian Voize Independent Music Awards (AVIMA2010) which was dubbed to

be the biggest independent music award in the world. Nominations include Best Pop Song and Best Female Vocalist

(Overall).

In 2010, Prema Yin received 4 nominations for the Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM Awards) for Best New Artiste, Best

Engineered Album, Best Music Video and Best Musical Arrangement in a Song for Eyo Eyo. The AIMs is the biggest

Malaysian music awards, equivalent to the American Grammys which was aired on May 2nd, 2010.

She recently signed with TC Music; a US based Management Company in October 2010. Embarking to Los Angeles in

June 2011, she performed at the Rennaisance Hotel for an industry showcase and worked with well known and

creditable songwriters and producers (eg: Scott Krippayne Jordin Sparks and Dan Hoal – Nancy Sinatra). She is set to

go back in November. Her song “Eyo Eyo” was selected as a soundtrack in the latest Hollywood movie, “A Novel

Romance” starring Shannon Elizabeth and Steve Guttenberg.

Her first ever EP, which she worked with Greg Henderson was recently launched on 19th August 2009 at Mist Club,

Bangsar. She recently toured Japan in September. Her English track “Blow My Mind (featuring MON9)” and Malay

track “Marilah” is currently out on radio stations.

She is currently involved in Julie’s Biscuit’s “Share The Love” movement focusing on friendship and solidarity.

“Eyo Eyo” EP (2009)|PREMA YIN “The completion of the Album took about a year. It was a great feeling to finally do my own thing and now that it’s

finished I am very satisfied with the results. It is the outcome of all my hard work, passion and drive for this love of

mine since I was a child. Working with Greg Henderson was an eye opener for me. No words can express how this

experience has built me as a musician and as a person. And for that, I hope to continue developing this, my love for

music.”

Produced/Arranged and Mixed by Greg Henderson.

1) Eyo Eyo

Composer: Prema Yin

Lyricist: TINTA

“This song was written because I loved latin music, and what could be better than combining latin and rock

together, two of my favorite style of music? Plus, have fun doing it! ;) I must say, I am satisfied with the

outcome, and thanks to TINTA’s lovely lyrics, it gave the song the edge it needed. It has the attitude and fun

all merged in one. Something that I can definitely relate too! YEAH!”

2) Ain’t Got Tears(feat Moots!)

Composer: Prema Yin

Lyricist: Prema Yin/Moots! (Pop Shuvit)

“This song went through several changes, as I wrote it when i was 17. I wasn't sure what type of sound i

wanted for it, but i knew that i wanted it to be dance-able, in your face, fun and of course still have it's

edge.Meeting Greg was really the best move i made as he managed to bring out the essence of the song and

give it the kick it really needed.”

3) These Are The Days

Composer/Lyricist: Prema Yin

A song written for a special someone. A"Thank You" note for always being there for me, accepting me as i

am and supporting me through the tough times.

4) Bleed

Composer/Lyricist : Prema Yin

“Bleed was created when i was going through a tough time in my life. I felt overwhelming stress from every

angle and somehow or rather i just picked up the guitar, started strumming some chords and next thing i

knew, in half an hour i wrote the song(minus the lyrics of course). All i knew was that the word Bleed was

constantly running through my head when i was humming the chorus melody hence the decision for its title.”

5) Higher Love

Composer: Prema Yin

Lyricist: Prema Yin/Rajjiv

During the Yamaha Asiabeat band competition in 2006, we(referring to my previous band "Broken View")

managed to qualify for the KL finals. However, we needed to play an original song. So, i just got down to it.

With three chords given by my then ex- guitarist for the verse, i wrote the whole song. I was really

determined to win! Unfortunately, we didn't make it to the state finals, and my current drummer's ex

band(International Groove Collective - which i ironically joined later on) did! They bagged 2nd place.

Nonetheless, still felt the love for this song, hence why it's in my first ever EP. Yeah!

“Marilah!” & “Addicted”|PREMA YIN “After the great response from music lovers, countless of nominations and amazing reviews by the media for, “Eyo

Eyo”, Prema Yin is finally releasing a new malay single entitled “Marilah!”.

“Marilah!”, composed by Prema Yin, as well as the lyrics, with the help of fellow co writer Nora Ana Othman was

produced by award winning Producer/Mixer and Engineer, Greg Henderson. With the taste of pop rock and a pinch of

latin/ethnic influences, “Marilah!” creates a fun loving yet sexy sound for listeners to groove to and enjoy.

Marilah, was also done in English to cater for the US market. The song titled “Addicted” was co-written lyrically by

Prema Yin and the great Greg Henderson himself. Both song, speaks about being completely in love or “addicted” to a

person so much that sometimes it can lead to losing all senses on the logical aspect.

Exposure|PREMA YIN Some television appearances:

Ntv7 Who Will Win Malaysian Topstar(2004)

Stars of Diwali (2004)

Anugerah Seri Angkasa (2004)

Yesterday Once More (2008)

Fresh New Day (2008)

8TV Quickie(2008)

8TV Quickie Merdeka Special(2009)

TV3 Malaysia Hari Ini (2009)

TV3 Melodi (2009)

NTV7 – 1, 2 Jus!(2009) – alongside Vince(AF1),Hannah Lo etc.

Frekuensi Urban (2010)

Homegrown (2010)

Muzik – Muzik (TV3)

Selamat Pagi Malaysia(TV1)

Radio Coverage:

Prema Yin’s 1st single, “Eyo Eyo” has been played in countless radio stations regionally and internationally:

1) N-Joy Radio (One of Germany’s biggest radio stations)

2) Hitz.FM

3) Hot.FM

4) Era.FM

5) X-fresh.FM

6) Fly.FM

7) Traxx.FM

8) Capital.FM

9) BFM

10)KL.FM

Collaborations|PREMA YIN Some of the people she has performed/worked with:

1) Colbie Caillat- International Artist

2) John Ford Coley- International Artist

3) Dan Hoal (worked with Nancy Sinatra)

4) Scott Krippayne (worked with Jordin Sparks, Kutless)

5) Jeffery David (Dave Wakeling of The English Beat, Savvy & Mandy)

6) Highschoolers (worked with Hayley Williams from Paramore)

7) Aseana Percussion Unit – Percussion band that has performed internationally.

8) Jaclyn Victor – Malaysian Idol winner

9) Moots! (Pop Shuvit) – Well acclaimed band nationally and internationally from Malaysia

10) Greg Henderson – AIM/ARIA award winner

11) Zainal Abidin – Well acclaimed singer in Malaysia/Hit songs include “Hijau”

12) Simon Justin – Songwriter of hit song “Belaian Jiwa”

13) Jerry Felix – Malaysia’s Guiness Book of Records

14) Juwita Suwito – Malaysian Singer/One In a Million Vocal Coach

15) Ash Nair – Malaysian Singer/Malaysian Idol 2

16) Transient Vortex – Drum and Bass

17) Faizal Tahir – One In A Million/AIM winner

18) Hazami – Well acclaimed singer in Malaysia/Previously her vocal trainer/Famous hits, “Musim Sonata Salju”

19) Luke Mason – Composer/Musical Director of FAME studios

20) Paul Morrison – Producer of WASP studios

21) Rudy – HITZ FM DJ

22) Juzliza Adlizan – Vocal teacher

23) Syafinaz Selamat – Vocal trainer

24) Samuel Dass – Malaysia’s sitar extraordinaire.

25) Farah, Akma etc – Some of the Akademi Fantasia contestants.

26) Sasi The Don – Malaysia’s Reggae Ambassador

27) C Loco – Poetic Ammo

28) Rithan – Deja Voodoo Spells

29) Yuri Wong – Producer

Experiences|PREMA YIN Performed in the pub scene for 4 years.

Performing nationally and internationally with a percussion band called “Aseana Percussion Unit”

Performed in various corporate events (eg: Shell Oil, MIGF, Milellia, QuestNet, V, DiGi etc)

Performed on national TV(eg: Anugerah Sri Angkasa, Stars of Diwali 2005,Yesterday Once More, Fresh New Day)

Radio Interviews (Hitz.FM, Fly.FM, and Capital FM)

Versatile as she has played in various events/clubs/gigs- from big concerts to small intimate rooms.

Done backing vocals for well known artists internationally and nationally

Has sessioned for many well known musicians/producers.

Performed recently for one of Malaysia’s biggest festivals, Urbanscapes 2009 on the ”X Lawn” Stage – alongside big

names.

(eg: Pop Shuvit, Yuna, Pure Vibracion etc)

Performed for the Voize Independent Music Awards 2010(VIMA2010) where she bagged the gold award for Best Pop

Song for “Eyo Eyo” and received great reviews from the media.

Performed at Baybeats, Singapore 2010

Kansai Music Conference, Osaka, Japan 2010

Performed for the Asean Basketball League 2010

Hot Magazine Anniversary 2010

PUMA Ambassador in 2009

WWF Ambassador in 2010

Nominated for the Anugerah Industri Muzik 2010 (AIM) in 4 categories (Best New Artist, Best Musical Arrangement

in a Song, Best Music Video and Best Engineered Album)

Performed for the 10th Anniversary Rock The World at Bukit Jalil Carpark A, 2010

Performed for an industry showcase at the Renaissance Hotel, Los Angeles, CA - June, 2011

Worked with internationally known songwriters and producers [Dan Hoal (worked with Nancy Sinatra) Scott

Krippayne (worked with Jordin Sparks, Kutless) Jeffery David (Dave Wakeling of The English Beat, Savvy & Mandy)

and the Highschoolers (worked with Hayley Williams from Paramore)]

Gallery|PREMA YIN

VIMA2010|PREMA YIN Prema Yin was recently nominated for FOUR categories in the Voize Independent Music Awards 2010. The categories

include Best Rock Vocalist, Best Female Vocalist (Overall), Most Mindblowing Video Clip and Best Pop Song in

which she bagged the Gold Award.

Prema Yin’s performance for the night received great reviews from the press, well renowned musicians and peers. To

quote a few;

“Best performance by 700 miles” – Jamie Wilson

“That was insane!” – Rahul (One Buck Short)

“Wow!” – Cliff (Crush! Lead Vocalist)

“Prema Yin dazzled the crowd with a highly-polished performance of her song “Eyo Eyo” – The Sun (19/1/10)

“Prema Yin’s performance of Eyo Eyo (Best Pop Song) winner epitomized the ideals of a rock chick” – Sunday

People, News Strait Times

Prema Yin, sporting lovely new pink accented bob cut, wowed the crowd with her massively energetic and super

polished performance of Eyo Eyo. Winner of Best Pop Song, this rocker chick delivered something that can only be

honed by years and years of perfecting her performance. There was even some slithering on the floor, making it the

most hardcore performance of the night – Rachel Chan, Voize.my Staff Writer

Radio|PREMA YIN First single, “Bleed” reaching the #1 on Merdeka Day (31/08/2008)

“Eyo Eyo” (English) reached #1 on (14/03/2010)

“Blow My Mind” was #1 for 3 consecutive weeks 1

st week of December

N-JOY Radio (Germany)|PREMA YIN Prema Yin’s “Eyo Eyo” was played on N-Joy Radio, one of Germany’s

biggest radio stations to date.

Selected Press Clippings|PREMA YIN Perempuan Magazine

Selected Press Clippings|PREMA YIN Berita Harian (September 2010)

Dengarnya...: Prema Yin jelajah Jepun Oleh Normah Becok 2010/09/17

BERMULA 14 September lalu, penyanyi, Prema Yin dan kumpulannya, Mon9

khabarnya rancak mengelilingi Jepun untuk mengadakan persembahan.

Sepanjang beberapa hari berada di negara mata hari terbit itu, Prema yang popular

dengan lagu Eyo Eyo dan rakannya sempat muncul dalam empat persembahan, termasuk

acara pesta pembukaan Persidangan Muzik Kansai di Flamingo The Arusha, Osaka, pada

17 September.

Selain acara terbabit, Prema turut menyanyi di tiga lagi lokasi seperti Club Upset,

Nagoya; Rock Joint GB, Tokyo; dan Neverland, Nara.

Khabarnya, acara jelajah Jepun kumpulan ini berakhir pada 19 September ini. Jadi,

aktiviti mereka agak penuh sepanjang berada di negara sushi itu.

Sepanjang mengadakan persembahan di Jepun, Prema dan Mon9 disokong oleh beberapa

kumpulan tempatan dan antarabangsa lain termasuk Brimar, Cindy & The Beers, Howl

Actions, Zubonz, The Sham, Ander Suplex, Vato, Alicia Saldenha, Random Order,

Hapilot, Meloholic, Ripper, Drive Through, 406 dan Sakura 13.

Prema sendiri dengarnya cukup gembira dengan peluang mengadakan persembahan di

sana, yang terlebih dulu menyaksikan kumpulan rock Pop Shuvit mencipta nama.

Katanya, tanpa sokongan daripada semua pihak, belum tentu mereka mampu berkongsi

pentas dengan beberapa kumpulan antarabangsa lain di negara terbabit.

Selected Press Clippings|PREMA YIN Hot Magazine

Selected Press Clippings|PREMA YIN Westfalen-Blatt (German Newspaper)

”…Im Laufe des Abends stellten er und seine Combo am Hamm spontan und ungeplant

einer noch viel weiter angereisten und in Delbrück weilenden Rockmusikerin zur

Verfügung: Die 24-jährige Popsängerin Prema Yin aus Malaysia stellte mit zwei Stücken

aus der Liedermappe von Freddy ihr Können unter Beweis.

In Fernost gehört die junge Musikerin zu den gerade aufgegangenen Sternen am

Musikhimmel, konnte sie sich doch gemeinsam mit ihrer Band »Mon9« und dem Titel

»Blow My mind« über Weihnachten auf Platz eins der malaiischen Hitliste platzieren.

Nun stellt sich die Frage, was die Rock-Prinzessin in das rund 13 000 Kilometer entfernte

Delbrück verschlägt. Die Antwort ist ganz einfach: Die Liebe. Gemeinsam mit ihrem

Lebensgefährten, dem in Delbrück geborenen Murat Özmen (35), weilte sie in Delbrück.

Murat Özmen arbeitet seit sechs Jahren für einen weltweit operierenden

Elektronikkonzern in Malaysia und lernte die talentierte Sängerin dort kennen.

Für Prema Yin war nicht nur der Besuch in Delbrück eine Premiere: »Ich habe zum

ersten Mal echten Schnee gesehen und gefühlt. Das ist für mich eine ganz neue

Erfahrung.« In ihrer Heimat setzt sich Prema Yin gemeinsam mit dem World Wildlife

Found (WWF) für den Schutz des Tigers und der Schildkröten ein…”

Selected Press Clippings|PREMA YIN Property Buyer (April 2011)

Selected Press Clippings|PREMA YIN Malay Mail (27th May 2011)

Links|PREMA YIN

For more information, visit these links:

Official Website : http://www.premayin.com

Myspace : http://www.myspace.com/premayin

Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/premayin

Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/premayin