Initially unsure about a future in music, Wany Hasrita still sees it as a second option. But the medical science graduate has put academia on hold for now, as she’s achieving her life goals through singing: owning her first house, realising acting aspirations, a dream collaboration with legend Jamal Abdillah. It’s only fair; Hasrita possesses a mellifluous tone that gels with just about anyone (notably her aforementioned idol). Betting on the intersection of modern pop, Irama Malaysia and traditional Malay ballads, singles like “Canggung” offer a look into the future of pop ballads.