Motivated to compose pop modern songs for Dato Siti Nurhaliza’s forthcoming album, 20 established and promising songwriters came together to create songs for Dato’s selection.

This year’s composers’ workshop attracted participation from composers such as Ajai, Adnan Abu Hassan, Audi Mok, Wan Zul, Aidit Alfian, Marlin Parabakaran, Adi 6cents, Awi Rafael, Saidin Omar and Ana Raffali who were paired with lyricists S Amin Shahab, Sheikh Qalam, Ad Samad, Keon, Cek Kem, Abie, Rudy Imran, Amylea AF, Jeff A to Z and Tesh RS.

Aubrey Suwito who was appointed by Dato Siti as the producer conducted a briefing on the first day and explained Dato’s plans for the new album. He stressed the importance of a strong and unique melody with positive and inspiring lyrics.

All in 15 new songs were created during this workshop and Dato Siti attend the pre-listening of the songs after the rain disrupted the jam session. According to inside sources, Dato Siti will perform one of the songs at her forthcoming concert with Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra from 5 to 7 July 2013.

The workshop was held at Residence Desa Resort, Port Dickson and organized by MACP’s MDF Committee.