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MUSIC POL DECKSON
Sabah’s population is made up of diverse cultures and languages, all living together in harmony. So, it’s no surprise many budding musicians from different walks of life are eager to show the world what they can do, not to mention parts of their culture too. This time, we’re featuring Pol Deckson with his latest single, Au Oku Momudut Dika, which translates to “I’m Not Lying To You”.
Paul Deckson Lazarus, A.K.A Pol Deckson, began focusing on his singing career after successfully producing his solo debut song. The 33-year old Penampang native’s passion for music doesn’t just stop at producing songs for his audience. Pol aims to drive the local music scene forward. With local youths in mind, he feels it’s time to take the opportunity to venture into the Sabahan music industry and propel it forward.
Au Oku Momudut Dika was released on August 9, 2020 and was completed in 3 months with Pol writing and composing by Noel Jinguli it himself. He was inspired by his personal experience in a past relationship. It details the feelings and emotions he felt throughout the ordeal through the perspective of Pol’s former partner. Apart from the song, the music video is charming as well, giving a visual portrayal of the song. Even if you don’t understand the language, you can easily sing your heart out along with the lyrics on screen.
Speaking of the language, the song was written in Pol’s native tongue of Dusun. For his debut, he wanted to preserve the language and showcase the Kadazan Dusun Murut culture to his audience. This is very important for him, especially with the rapid social development in our society.
“Never Give Up”. Pol holds this phrase close to his heart. He believes we should not easily give up a dream but instead try to pursue it the best we can. His perseverance and hard work paid off. He successfully took his first step into the music industry with the help of Dups Production, a talent scouting agency based in Penampang. Currently, they are working on more projects and
songs to be released in the future. Images | Dups Production
Au Oku Momudut Dika is currently available on Dups Production’s YouTube Channel.