The Needle / Brunei

“The Needle / Brunei” brings together a wide-ranging collection of tracks that slide between global pop, anime-inspired sounds, and Southeast Asian beats. With songs from artists like Kenshi Yonezu, Erica Yu, and Sum 41, the playlist taps into both emotional indie and high-energy rock. There's also a strong wave of multilingual pop—from Korean OSTs and J-pop to regional Malay favourites—highlighted by festive Hari Raya melodies and Brunei-flavored tracks like "nak balik kampung" and "Sang Puteri."

Electronic textures and drill beats pulse through selections like “UNDEFEATED” by XG and VALORANT, while lighter tunes like "Really Like You (Spring Version)" and "Call Me Up" soften the mood. Elsewhere, collaborations across continents—like Tori Kelly with Kim Chaewon or Armaan Malik with Calum Scott—point to a global sonic landscape. The result is a genre-blending, language-crossing mix that flips from heartfelt to hype without skipping a beat.