Siti Nordiana Essentials

Siti Nordiana knows exactly what her fans want—unapologetic tearjerkers—and she’s only happy to provide. “Terus Mencintai” is an apt entry point not just for Nordiana’s artistry and style, but for Malay ballads as a whole. Its melodramatic string arrangement, rock kapak riffs and forlorn lyrics are staples that have made other singles—like the grand ”Angkara”—as memorable as a first heartbreak. The power isn’t just in her melancholic, bittersweet voice, though. Whether it’s with Jaclyn Victor’s soprano or Achik Spin’s tenor, the queen’s high notes complement all others under the leman sound.