The Disruptive Issue
This January, we kickstart 2024 with a deep dive into the mind of a household name in music — the indomitable Aina Abdul. In a world that often prizes the status quo, Aina is unafraid to be vulnerable and expressive, whether it’s through her show-stopping performances, her poignant songwriting, or her eccentric fashion ethos.
On the Cover: Aina Abdul
In our first issue of the year, we look at Aina Abdul — an iconic powerhouse in the music industry, whose life’s work goes hand in hand with disrupting the conventions of fashion. Despite the waves of criticism, she stays true to vulnerable self in whatever she does. She pours her heart and soul into her songs, which often reflect the challenges she’s faced through her journey getting to where she is today. And through her performances, she channels her emotions in both her singing and her style choices; expressing her inner self for her fans to interpret.
Read the cover story here
Heart on Her Sleeve
“For ‘Aina Abdul’, she is in her best element when she is vulnerable. My best creativity comes from channelling my challenging moments and turning them into something uplifting.”
Authentic but Unique
"Behind all these layers, there’s just a normal girl who’s writing songs about the simple stuff like heartbreak and love, and she’s just like everybody else. She just likes to be a little ‘extra’."