Sezairi Sezali facts for kids

Sezairi Sezali is a talented Singaporean musician and singer-songwriter. He became famous after winning the third season of Singapore Idol in 2009.

In 2015, Sezairi signed with a big music company called Sony Music Entertainment. He released his first EP (which is like a mini-album) in 2016. His latest EP, Undertones, came out in 2020. A huge achievement for Sezairi was in 2022. He became the first Singaporean artist to have over 100 million song plays on Spotify!

Sezairi's Early Life and Music Journey

Sezairi loved music from a very young age, starting at just 5 years old. His dad was a big music fan, and Sezairi quickly shared that passion. One of the first songs he loved was "Isabella," a popular Malay rock song from the 90s.

When he was 14, Sezairi learned to play the guitar so he could sing along. He then formed a band called Juxtapose, where he was the lead singer. Being in the band helped him become a better musician and songwriter. This experience prepared him for the big Singapore Idol singing competition in 2009.

Sezairi's Personal Life

Sezairi married his long-time girlfriend, Syaza Qistina, on January 23, 2016. It was a private event with about 150 guests. Many famous people from the local entertainment scene attended.

Later in August 2016, they had a larger wedding dinner to celebrate. More musicians and radio personalities were there, and a comedian hosted the evening. Another singer-songwriter even performed a song for the happy couple!

Sezairi's Music Career Highlights

In 2009, Sezairi joined Singapore Idol, a TV singing competition. He won the show, and many people loved his friendly personality. In June 2010, he released his first album called "Take Two." The first song from the album, "Broken," was very popular. It was the highest-ranking Asian song on 987FM, a top radio station in Singapore, that year.

He joined Sony Music Singapore in 2014. After that, he released his self-titled EP, SEZAIRI. This EP included his first big hit song, "Fire To The Floor."

In 2020, Sezairi released his EP Undertones. This EP featured a beautiful song called ‘It’s You.’ This song has been played over 10 million times online and has even earned a GOLD certification! ‘It’s You’ was also chosen for Apple Music’s "Best of 2018: Editors’ Picks" Global Playlist, where it was ranked among the top songs of the year.

Sezairi has also tried acting! He appeared in a local historical movie called 1965. He also performed in a play called The Emperor's New Clothes by W!LD RICE.

His third album, Violets Aren't Blue, was released on July 8, 2022.

Sezairi's Film Roles

Movies

Sezairi's Music Albums

Albums

Extended Plays (EPs)

Sezairi's Awards and Nominations