In 2009, Ernie Zakri won legendary talent show Bintang RTM, becoming its youngest-ever winner at 17. Her debut album arrived two years later, but it took time for a real breakthrough to arrive with the release of “Aku Cinta”, a stunning love duet with then-newcomer Syamel in 2017. Now, a legion of fans hangs on to every pitch-perfect, chill-inducing note and her singles—including jazz-infused “Ku Bersuara” and dramatic ballad “Gundah”—have sealed her reputation as a fearless vocal virtuoso.