The Needle / Brunei - Current

“The Needle / Brunei - Current” is a genre-spanning collection of tracks navigating global pop, edgy indie, and local Southeast Asian sounds. The playlist blends the high-energy punch of XG and VALORANT’s “UNDEFEATED” with festival-ready bangers like "Pedro" by Jaxomy and Agatino Romero, and the understated emotional pull of OST entries from series like Queen of Tears and Lovely Runner. It charts a path through current J-pop, K-pop, and Western pop drops while weaving in Malay-language ballads and celebratory Raya tracks such as “Hari Raya Romantis” and “Raya Dulu Raya Sekarang.”

Pop culture references and virality play a role here—there’s JoJo Siwa reinventing herself on “Karma,” Cardi B teaming with Shakira on “Puntería,” and Tinashe going sultry on “Nasty.” Japanese acts like ReGLOSS and Kenshi Yonezu sit alongside rising pop acts like Jamie Miller, Perrie, and Chappell Roan. It's a mix that feels plugged into what’s buzzing online and across regions, bridging major drops with niche favorites and local flavor.