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When Justin Lewis sat down to write World Fever, his football anthem released this week, he had one person in mind: his late uncle, Lewis Pragasam — the drummer and percussionist celebrated internationally as the “King of Percussion.”

Pragasam, who died in 2023 at 66, spent decades pioneering the fusion of Asian ethnic rhythms with Western jazz, and founded Asiabeat in 1979 — a cross-cultural music project that brought Malaysian sounds to international stages.

He is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Malaysian music history.

Pragasam toured worldwide, performing at major festivals and even staging a Royal Command Performance for HRH Prince Charles (Prince’s Trust Concert) in Edinburgh, Scotland.

He never saw his nephew release the song.

But Lewis, 45, said the track is his tribute to the man and to the game he loves.

“Until that time comes, my contribution is to put out a song to celebrate the beautiful game,” said Lewis, who goes by the stage name JLewis.

A Malaysian Sound

World Fever, which debuted on YouTube recently, is a football-inspired anthem timed to the FIFA World Cup, currently being held across the United States, Mexico and Canada.

The song celebrates the passion and shared experience of the tournament — though copyright considerations meant neither FIFA nor the World Cup could be directly referenced in the track.

Lewis, who is regarded as one of Malaysia’s pioneering bachata artists, wrote the song alongside featured artist Magnifisson, who contributed the rap lyrics.

Percussionist and music therapist Edwin Nathaniel and veteran producer Boy Radge of Abraham Records round out the team behind the release.

World Fever was launched at La Cocina Sky View restaurant in Subang Jaya, with Subang Jaya assemblywoman Michelle Ng Mei Sze as guest of honour.

Still In The Game

The project has personal roots beyond the dedication.

Lewis was once a footballer himself, until an injury ended that chapter.

He has since carried the sport differently — through music, and through a dream he has not let go of.

My dream is to see a Malaysian team with representatives from every state. One from Sabah, one from Sarawak, and players from all across the country

Lewis said he is also considering a Malaysia Day song, though no release date has been set.

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[Watch] Malaysian Artist JLewis Honours Legendary Uncle With World Cup-Inspired Single
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