Tabitha Nauser With The New Braun Büffel Jolie Accessories

Singaporean singer-songwriter Tabitha Nauser opens up about her career and reinvigorates her determination for her craft as the city's shining pop starlet. Here she is with the new Braun Büffel Jolie accessories

- Manfred Lu

Focus. That is what Singaporean singer-songwriter Tabitha Nauser has. And as a result of her determination, we follow her vision. For the past decade, Nauser has entranced us with her voice — it was at Singapore Idol where we first got to know her. She followed up with a number of outstanding projects— ultimately, she has exceeded expectations and is more than a singer. In a similar vein to other artists who have found their voice through sheer hard work, Nauser — through her independence from major labels — has set the example for future female artists.

You first captured our hearts on Singapore Idol, but tell us about the real you. How did you arrive at music?

It’s crazy to think that that was over 13 years ago! That was my entry into the music industry here in Singapore and subsequently overseas. But I had been singing for years before that — in my bedroom, at school events, mini talent shows, family events. It was only until after Singapore Idol that I realised I could take music seriously as a career, but a lot of time had passed after school and I actually had to find a way back into the industry. I tried my hand at anything and everything I knew I could do. TV hosting was first, then modelling, live events hosting, theatre acting — anything that I thought would give me an edge into the music industry. Radio was one of the last jobs I had before pursuing music full-time. I wasn’t hearing any of the stuff I would normally listen to and so I worked with the station to create a show that only featured R&B and Hip Hop music. I was so proud of that show and of the show name — Turn Up with Tabitha.