Zamani Ibrahim
Zamani Ibrahim | |
|---|---|
| Born | Zamani bin Ibrahim 25 May 1971 Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia |
| Nationality | Malaysian |
| Other names | Zamani Slam "The Living Legend" |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, musician, actor |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Spouse |
Nur Juliana Abdul Rani
(m. 2019) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop, pop rock, ballad |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | BMG Music Nova Music |
| Formerly of | Slam |
Zamani Ibrahim (born 25 May 1971) also known as Zamani Slam is a popular influential pop rock singer from Malaysia. He started his singing career through the famous 1990s pop group, Slam from 1993 to 1999. He then launched a solo music career in 2002 and is now one of the best singers in Malaysia and Indonesia as well as regional countries.[1] His powerful and unique vocals has gained him fans from all ages until he was placed on a par with the best vocalists in the country.[2]
In 1998, he was selected among the Nation’s most renowned artists to perform during the closing ceremony of the 1998 Commonwealth Games in front of Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and among delegates and officials from 70 countries including those from the States Commonwealth. He sang the popular Malaysian song Isabella 98 with Jamal Abdillah, Saleem Iklim and Amy Search.
Beginning in 2015, the Malaysian music industry were shocked by the news of his arrest. He had tested positive for morphine and have been tried with drug possession charges. He was then released on bail and have been admitted to a local rehabilitation center.[3] After several months of treatment, he was declared free from drugs and began returned to stage in 2016.[4]
His brother Zulfazli Ibrahim died on 19 November 2022. He died in his sleep.
Discography
Album
- Syair Si Pari-Pari (2002)
- TERBAIK ZAMANI (2010)
- Terima Kasih (2010)
Single
- Isabella '98 – with Jamal Abdillah, Amy and Saleem
- Syair Si Pari-Pari (2002)
- Kala Hujan (2004)
- Tak Keruan (2012) – with Sharifah Zarina
- Cahaya Asmara (2015)
- Tambatan Hati (2016)
- Aduh (2019)
- Lima Aksara (2019) - with Ezad Lazim
- Syawal Ini (2020)
- Yes Sir (2023; OST Coast Guard Malaysia: Ops Helang) - with Arif Peter
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Bara | Ziman |
Telemovie
| Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Syair Si Pari-Pari | Ikmal | VCD |
| 2003 | Hantu | Joe | |
| 2004 | Celak Pak Andam | Firdaus |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Gegar Vaganza (Season 5) | Participant | Astro Ria |
Awards and nominations
Anugerah Industri Muzik
| Anugerah Industri Muzik Malaysia (AIM) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Category | Nominated work | Result | ||
| 1996 | Best Vocal Performance in Album (Male) | Terbaik Slam | Nominated | ||
| Best Song | Gerimis Mengundang | Nominated | |||
| 1997 | Best Vocal Performance in Album (Male) | Slam Live Concert Unplugged | Won | ||
| Best Rock Album | Slam Live Concert Unplugged | Nominated | |||
| Kembara Award | Won | ||||
| 1998 | Best Vocal Performance in Album (Male) | Slam Live Concert Unplugged 2 | Nominated | ||
| Best Pop Album | Slam Live Concert Unplugged 2 | Nominated | |||
| 1999 | Best Vocal Performance in Album (Male) | Dalam Harapan | Nominated | ||
| Best Pop Album | Dalam Harapan | Nominated | |||
| 2003 | Best Vocal Performance in Album (Male) | Syair Si Pari-Pari | Nominated | ||
| Best Song | Syair Si Pari-Pari | Nominated | |||
Anugerah Juara Lagu
| Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Song | Composer | Lyricist | Result |
| 1996 | Gerimis Mengundang | Saari Amri | Saari Amri | Nominated |
| 2002 | Syair Si Pari-Pari | Aidit Alfian | Ad Samad | Nominated |
| 2004 | Kala Hujan | Aidit Alfian | Loloq | Nominated |
Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian
| Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian (ABPBH) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Category | Result | ||
| 1995 | Popular Collaboration/Duo/Group (with Slam) | Nominated | ||
| 1996 | Popular Collaboration/Duo/Group (with Slam) | Nominated | ||
| 1997/98 | Popular Collaboration/Duo/Group (with Slam) | Nominated | ||
| 2002 | Popular Male Singer | Nominated | ||
Others
Voice of Asia 1997
- Bronze Award (with Slam)
- Special Award (with Slam)
Anugerah Era 2002
- Best Male Vocal
Gegar Vaganza 5 (2018)
- 3rd place
References
- ^ Perdana, Egi David. "10 Penyanyi Terbaik Asia Sepanjang Masa". Kompasiana. Kompasiana. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
- ^ Razlan, Abd Razak. "Vokalis Terbaik Malaysia". blogspot. Razlan Abd Razak. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
- ^ Astro Gempak. "Zamani Slam Positif Dadah, 10 Tahun Terlibat Penagihan". astrogempak.com. Astro Gempak. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
- ^ Astro Gempak. "Zamani Semakin Pulih Dari Dadah". astrogempak.com. Astro Gempak. Retrieved 2 September 2016.