International musician Shabir on his past life in a gang and how music saved him

House Party For 2

Listen
New Content Item

House Party For 2

International musician Shabir on his past life in a gang and how music saved him

Singer, composer and actor Shabir, says music was his salvation from a young life spent in violent brawls. This podcast was recorded over video ...

Subscribe in Apple Podcast Download

Bookmark

House Party For 2

International musician Shabir on his past life in a gang and how music saved him

(Updated: )

Singer, composer and actor Shabir, says music was his salvation from a young life spent in violent brawls. This podcast was recorded over video call. 

In CNA Lifestyle's podcast series, longtime entertainment journalist May Seah catches up with local celebrity chums, revealing the personality behind the public face. An episode drops every Sunday - subscribe so you don't miss an episode. CNA Podcasts can be found on the CNA website and App and on Spotify and iTunes. This podcast was recorded in August 2020.

Tagged Topics

  • Shabir
  • Celebrity
  • Music

    • Related Episodes

    New Content Item
    Media playtime
    56:51minutes
    House Party For 2

    Rebecca Lim on her Channel 8 crush and trying to date when you’re famous

    One of Singapore’s biggest stars chats candidly about her trust issues when it comes to finding a boyfriend – and why she says no to plastic surgery.
    New Content Item
    Media playtime
    59:56minutes
    House Party For 2

    Kumar on why he doesn’t worry about his jokes hurting your feelings

    Singapore’s comedy legend and most famous drag queen on growing older, finding happiness, and getting rid of toxic friends. This is CNA ...
    New Content Item
    Media playtime
    01:01:36minutes
    House Party For 2

    When Class 95’s Justin Ang got drunk and almost beaten up at Zouk

    Justin is also the king of chalking up credit card miles. He lectures his wife – and his work-husband Vernon A. Now everyone flies Business class.
    House Party
    Media playtime
    01:09:25minutes
    House Party For 2

    Tan Kheng Hua is alone in Los Angeles and thinking a lot about her death

    At the age of 57, the acting great has a life tip for you: Forget thinking about how you want to live – and think about how you want to die. This ...
    New Content Item
    Media playtime
    59:37minutes
    House Party For 2

    Chua Enlai spills the secret to having a Channel 8 career when he can’t speak Chinese

    Did you know Enlai lost out on Crazy Rich Asians because of his character Pornsak Sukhumvit? He also once left the host of this podcast to die in ...
    New Content Item
    Media playtime
    01:07:45minutes
    House Party For 2

    Joanne Peh wants mums to stop feeling guilty about needing their own lives

    The Singaporean actress is perfect with being imperfect as she navigates being mother, wife, daughter-in-law and her own woman. This podcast was ...
    New Content Item
    Media playtime
    01:01:57minutes
    House Party For 2

    Jamie Yeo on what she’s learnt about love and men over the years

    “Be with someone for who they are inside – not the job, how much money they have, or how they look like,” says the mother-of-two. This podcast was ...
    House Party Season 2 Square
    Media playtime
    57:34minutes
    House Party For 2

    Andie Chen on hating social media and Marie Kondo-ing his digital life

    It came to a point where he felt he was being pulled in all directions every minute of the day, says actor, producer and father of two, Andie ...
    House Party Season 2 Square
    Media playtime
    53:29minutes
    House Party For 2

    Sheila Sim isn't keen on her daughter following in her catwalk footsteps

    As she gets ready to welcome her first child, the 36-year-old model-turned-actress muses on what kind of parent she wants to be, and shares her ...
    House Party Season 2 Square
    Media playtime
    51:00minutes
    House Party For 2

    ‘Socially awkward’ Elvin Ng on growing comfortable in his own, sweaty skin

    In spite of having been in showbiz for more than a decade, the actor says he feels like the odd one out. Ng talks about confronting the bright ...
    New Content Item
    Media playtime
    57:06minutes
    House Party For 2

    First Singapore Idol Taufik Batisah on why becoming a property agent was a great decision

    Being the first ever Singapore Idol wasn’t easy and in fact, it was a very dark time in his life, the musician confesses. He still loves music but ...
    New Content Item
    Media playtime
    01:07:50minutes
    House Party For 2

    Tay Ping Hui on turning 50 and why he won’t be having a midlife crisis

    The actor, whose career has just taken off in China, speaks about earning the industry nickname “Uncle Tay”, how the acting scene has changed in ...
    New Content Item
    Media playtime
    45:06minutes
    House Party For 2

    After a harrowing two-year health ordeal, Priscelia Chan found courage and clarity

    Actress Priscelia Chan, who recently stepped out of the shadow of a health crisis that saw her skin turn red and raw, says her darkest days led to ...
    New Content Item
    Media playtime
    48:16minutes
    House Party For 2

    Jade Seah: The hardest part of being her own boss is describing what she does

    As one of the first local personalities to leave a career in television to strike it out on her own as a digital content creator, Jade Seah ...
    View all Episodes

    recommended podcasts

    Conversation With

    "Conversation With" is CNA's flagship one-on-one interview programme that has run for over 18 years. The primetime interview show focuses on one ...