Hujan Explained

Hujan
Origin:Miri & Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Genre:Alternative rock[1] [2]
Years Active:–present
Current Members:
Past Members:
  • Hang Dimas
  • Nazeri Nazirul (Dukegong)
  • Azhar Imran (Jaja)

Hujan ("Rain") is a Malaysian indie rock band formed in Kuala Lumpur, in 2005. It was founded by vocalist Noh Salleh and lead guitarist AG Coco. Fans of Hujan are called Raingers.[3]

Hujan released its first two EPs in 2007, 1, 2, 3, Go! and Check Check Rock Rock, released by independent record label Noh Phrofile Enterprise. Hujan found mainstream success and strength of radio airplay with Pagi Yang Gelap, a single from 1, 2, 3, Go!. It was popular on indie radio stations such as .

They have released six studio albums, as well as one live album, Live at Planet Hollywood (2009).

Noh Hujan, the frontman of Hujan, has released his own music projects under his real name, Noh Salleh.

History

In 2005, Noh Salleh uploaded a few demos as a personal solo project onto Myspace.[4] AG Coco, who at the time was a music student, contacted Noh to perform his songs as study material.

Noh Salleh and Hang Dimas played their first gig on 17 February 2006 at Malam Pesta Gagalis Ubu in Lost Generation Space as Hujan. The band released their first two EPs, 1, 2, 3, Go! and Check Check Rock Rock both in 2007. Hujan won Best Rock Album and Best Rock Song on Anugerah Industri Muzik in 2009.[5]

In September 2009, Noh Salleh invited Izzat Uzaini to join Hujan through a text message, who was looking for a new bassist for Mencari Konklusi Tour.

Band members

Current members

Former members

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

EP

Original soundtracks

Compilations

Awards and nominations

Anugerah Planet Muzik
YearCategorySongAlbumResult
2009Best Vocal Performances on Song for Duo/New BandPagi Yang GelapHujan
Duo / Best Band
Best SongPagi Yang Gelap
Best Album
Most Popular Malaysian Artist
Most Popular Regional Artist
2011Most Popular Regional Artist
Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL)
YearSongAlbumCategoryResult
2009 (AJL24)Aku SkandalHujanOpen
2010 (AJL25)Mencari KonklusiMencari KonklusiOpen
Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian (ABPBH)
YearCategoryResult
2008Penyanyi Berkumpulan / Duo Popular
2009Penyanyi Duo / Berkumpulan Popular
Shout! Awards
YearCategoryResult
2009Break Out Award
Rockstar Award
2010Rockstar Award

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hujan akhiri kemarau muzik Malaysia. Murai. 18 June 2013. 20 June 2013. https://archive.today/20130620004659/http://www.murai.com.my/article/default.asp?article_id=635. dead.
  2. Web site: Tiga band di KL Live 30 Jun!. Sinar Harian. 18 June 2013.
  3. Web site: 28 August 2018. Hujan fans will feel nostalgic about new album. star2. 27 April 2016. Angelin, Yeoh. 28 August 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180828071056/https://www.star2.com/entertainment/music/music-news/2016/04/27/hujan-fans-will-feel-nostalgic-about-new-album/. dead.
  4. Web site: Music of Malaysia with Noh Salleh. Jenie. Ken. 26 November 2014. Whiteboard Journal. en-US. 22 August 2018.
  5. Web site: 28 August 2018. Celebrate 10 years of Hujan. star2. 22 September 2015. Michael, Cheang. 28 August 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180828102344/https://www.star2.com/entertainment/music/music-news/2015/09/22/celebrate-10-years-of-hujan/. dead.