Anugerah Industri Muzik Explained

Anugerah Industri Muzik
Awarded For:Outstanding achievements in the Malaysian music industry.
Country:Malaysia
Presenter:Recording Industry Association of Malaysia
Year:1993
Network:RTM
Media Prima
Astro

Anugerah Industri Muzik (literally: "Music Industry Award"), commonly known by the acronym AIM, is an award ceremony which celebrates the Malaysian music industry. The award is organized by the Recording Industry Association of Malaysia (RIM) and was first held on 15 December 1993. It is Malaysia's equivalent of the Grammy awards.[1] [2] The award is not only focused on Malay-language music produced in Malaysia, but also English, Chinese, and Indian-language music. Separate awards were introduced for the latter two language music subcategories in 1999 and 2013 respectively. One of these, known as the AIM Chinese Music Awards, was held in 1999 and 2001 before encountering a twelve-year hiatus due to insufficient funds.[3])

The broadcaster of the award has been changed several times, varying between RTM, Media Prima, and Astro.

Since its introduction, the award has been held every year, with the exception of 1994 and 2015, due to changes in the month of the ceremony. The 2016–2018 edition of AIM was not held due to financial constraints.[4]

Categories

During the first award ceremony in 1993, there were only ten categories. After the first award, the category for Best New Artist (Solo) was split into male and female categories, until 1999. Another category which existed until 1999 was Best New Artist (Group). Genre-specific best albums were introduced in 1995 and abolished in 2010 due to a declining number of albums released. The focus on Best Vocal Performance was changed from album to single in 2009. A Best Indonesian Album category was introduced in 1997, and was replaced by Best Malay Song Performed by a Foreign Artist in 2008 until 2013/2014. RIM has since added five new categories that recognize achievements by songs and music videos based on digital sales on all digital platforms. These new awards recognize significant contributions by record labels in the local music industry and provide opportunities to the public to be the jury through a new category, Best Malaysian Singer.[5]

The current awards presented in Anugerah Industri Muzik are:[6]

Main awards:

Performance awards:

Technical achievements awards:

Best songs according to genres

Popularity awards

Special awards

Past winners

As of 2016, unlike similar music awards in other countries, no artist has won Best Album and Best Song in the same year.

Best Album

Siti Nurhaliza has the most wins in this category with seven including one for her duet album, Seri Balas with Noraniza Idris, out of nine nominations. Faizal Tahir comes second with two wins.

YearAlbumArtistProducer(s)
1994Dekat PadamuNing BaizuraJ.P Abdullah
1995GamalZainal AbidinRoslan Aziz
1996Unplugged – Gema Di Timur JauhSearchSearch
1997Ooh! LaLa!KRUKRU
1998Puji-PujianRaihanFarihin Abd. Fattah & Nasser Abd Kassim
1999AdiwarnaSiti NurhalizaAzmeer, LY, Malek Osman, Adnan Abu Hassan, Salman, Ferdi Khalid NS, Azlan Abu Hassan, Johari Teh, Zuriani
2000Seri BalasNoraniza Idris & Siti NurhalizaPak Ngah
2001Iqrar 1421RabbaniPermata Audio Production (M) Sdn. Bhd.
2002Phoenix BangkitM. NasirM. Nasir
2003SarahSiti SarahAalva Jitab, Aidit Alfian, Ajai, Along Exists, Azmeer, Belle, Edry Hashim, Helen Yap
2004E.M.A.SSiti NurhalizaAjai, Aidit Alfian, Aubrey Suwito, Azmeer, Helen Yap, Julfekar, Wong, Zulkefli Majid, Zuriani
2005NazrakuSpiderSpider
2006GemilangJaclyn VictorAidit Alfian, Ajai, Azlan Abu Hassan, Edry Hashim, Jenny Chin, Mohariz Yaakup, Ramli M.S., Aubrey Suwito, Sunil Kumar, Michael Simon, Ahmad Izham
2007TranskripsiSiti NurhalizaSiti Nurhaliza, Aubrey Suwito, Jenny Chin, Mac Chew, Yasin, Cat Farish, Firdaus Mahmud, Damian VE
2008Aku.Muzik.KamuFaizal TahirAhmad Izham Omar, Faizal Tahir
2009Lentera TimurSiti NurhalizaSiti Nurhaliza, Adnan Abu Hassan, Aubrey Suwito, Fauzi Marzuki, Johan Nawawi, Johari Teh, M. Nasir, S. Atan, Zul Mahat
2010Adrenalin[7] Faizal TahirFaizal Tahir, Audi Mok, Ahmad Izham Omar
2010/2011MPO Celebrates 25 Years of Sheila MajidSheila Majid
2011/2012SalaMusikSalam
2012/2013Luahan Hati Anak SeniHafiz
2013/2014FragmenSiti NurhalizaAubrey Suwito, Faizal Tahir, Mujahid, Mike Chan, Ade Govinda, Siti Nurhaliza
2014/2016Dato' Siti Nurhaliza UnpluggedSiti NurhalizaSiti Nurhaliza, Mujahid Abd Wahab, Aubrey Suwito & Hafiz Hamidun
2021/2022Yonny (Deluxe version)YonnyboiiYonnyboii & Wolfy

Best Song

Since its inauguration, the award was only given to the writers (composers and lyricists) of the song, until the 2010–2011 edition, where the singer was decided to be among the recipients, hence they also received the trophy. Starting from the 2009 edition, the nominees of this category comprise the winners for Best Ethnic Pop Song, Best Hip Hop Song, Best Nasyid Song, Best Pop Song, and Best Rock Song. Beginning from 2012–2013 onward, the winner of the Best Local English Song was included in the Best Song nominee list.

Composer Azlan Abu Hassan is the current record holder for most wins, with four. In 2013–2014, the song "No More", a self-written song by singer SonaOne, became the first English-language song to be awarded this title.

YearSongArtist(s)Composer(s)Lyricist(s)
1994"Satu"S.M. Salim & Zainal AbidinRoslan AzizNizam & Zainal Abidin
1995"Mentera Semerah Padi"M. NasirM. NasirNurbisa
1996"Jentayu"Johan Nawawi, Nora & Sheila MajidJohan NawawiUsman Awang
1997"Jerat Percintaan"Siti NurhalizaAdnan Hj. HassanOsman Hj. Zainuddin, Hani MJ
1998"Selamanya"InnuendoAzlan Abu HassanRizal Kamaruzzaman / Cahaya Pena / Azlan Abu Hassan
1999"Aku Cinta Aku Rindu"Ajai & NurulAjaiAjai & Nurul
2000"Ku Mohon"Sheila MajidMac ChewSheila Majid
2001"Menyemai Cinta Bersamamu"NoraAzlan Abu HassanUcu (Ishak Ahmad)
2002"Seandainya Masih Ada Cinta"Dayang NurfaizahAjaiSyed ENV
2003"Keabadian Cinta"Anuar ZainAzlan Abu HassanAzalea
2004"Selagi Ada Cinta"Ning BaizuraAjaiNurul
2005"Awan Yang Terpilu"Ning BaizuraLin Li ZhenLoloq
2006"Warkah Buat Laila"ZahidAyub IbrahimHabsah Hassan
2007"Juwita...Citra Terindah"M. NasirM. NasirM. Nasir
2008"Izinku Pergi"Kaer AzamiAzlan Abu HassanSulu Sarawak
2009"Nafas Cahaya"Misha OmarM. NasirLoloq
2010"Dan Sebenarnya"[8] YunaYunaYuna
2010/2011"Sedetik Lebih"Anuar ZainEdry Abdul HalimEdry Abdul Halim
2011/2012"Patah Seribu"Shila AmzahShila AmzahShila Amzah
2012/2013"Lelaki"YunaYunaYuna
2013/2014"No More"SonaOneSonaOneSonaOne
2014/2016"Sejati"Faizal TahirFaizal Tahir & Mike ChanFaizal Tahir & Mike Chan
2021/2022"Goodbye, Hello"Syamel & Ernie ZakriErnie Zakri, Syamel, Faizal Tahir & Mike ChanErnie Zakri, Syamel, Faizal Tahir]& Mike Chan

Best Engineered Album (Best Album Recording)

As one of the original categories in AIM, this category focuses on the technical aspects and the quality of an album recording. The award is given to the sound engineer(s) and the recording artist.

YearAlbumArtistEngineers(s)
1994Dunia IklimIklimAhmad Zairi Ariffin, Peter Chong
1995GamalZainal AbidinGuy Gray
1996Di Suatu Hari Di Suatu WaktuDot, Amir, Razman
1997Ooh! LaLa!KRUEdry Abdul Halim, Izan, Jongass, Martin, Horenburg, Steve Hall
1998InnuendoInnuendoIllegal, Paul Moss, Remy Loh, Azlan Abu Hassan
1999The Way We JamKRUEdry Abdul Halim
2000ELEllaGreg Henderson
2001The World Is YoursPoetic AmmoPaul Morrison, Yogi B, C Loco
2002Plan BToo PhatIllegal, Eka Shereen, Tham
2003Mata SatuTribeJig, Omie, Bong, Dino, Aliff
2004MonumentalReshmonuHiresh, Chi Too, Simon Damian
2005PuteriZainal AbidinMac Chew
2006KasihDayang NurfaizahJenny Chin, Zailan Razak, Rosli Selasih
2007AnalogiKristalBong
2008After8LiangNick Lee, JD Wong, Illegal
2009HarapanReshmonuHiresh,Murali, Will Quinell, CL Toh
2010Into... AkashaAkashaGreg Henderson
2010/2011RealizeReza Salleh-
2011/2012HikmahNora AriffinRahmad Ayob
2012/2013Luahan Hati Anak SeniHafizCL Toh
2013/2014Konsert Lentera Timur Dato' Siti Nurhaliza Bersama Orkestra Tradisional MalaysiaSiti NurhalizaGreg Henderson
2014/2016Panic BirdFroyaLee Williams, Paul Morisson, Sel Gana, Drew Adams, Ivan Cheong
2021/2022BelaguDayang NurfaizahSimon Khoo, Ari Renaldi, Aubrey Suwito

Kembara Award

YearArtist(s)
1996Sheila Majid
1997Slam
1998Raihan
1999KRU
2000Siti Nurhaliza
2001Raihan
2002M. Nasir
2003Too Phat
2004Siti Nurhaliza
2005Siti Nurhaliza
2006Raihan
2008Pop Shuvit
2010Bunkface
2010/2011Yuna
2011/2012Mizz Nina
2012/2013Shila Amzah
2014/2016Yuna

Notes and References

  1. Web site: About RIM. Recording Industry Association of Malaysia. 15 August 2016.
  2. News: Countdown to local Grammys. New Straits Times Press. New Straits Times. Suraya al-Attas. 13 December 1993. 27. 1 January 2012.
  3. Web site: Malaysian Chinese Music Awards AIM(s) for the top again. Cheang. Michael. 14 April 2016. Star2. Star Media Group Berhad. en-UK. 15 August 2016. 21 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180921191111/https://www.star2.com/entertainment/music/music-news/2016/04/14/malaysian-chinese-music-aim-for-the-top-again/. dead.
  4. Web site: 'Ceria dalam gundah' . PressReader.
  5. Web site: Archived copy . 17 April 2017 . 14 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190714013043/http://www.aim.org.my/pdf/AIM22/AIM%2022%20Media%20Release%201%20PC%20-%20(English)%20Final.pdf . dead .
  6. Web site: Archived copy . 7 April 2015 . 14 July 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20190714012843/http://www.aim.org.my/pdf/AIM21/Criteria%20for%20AIM%2021%20(ENG).pdf . dead .
  7. Web site: Yuna wins big at AIM awards. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100504224054/http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/5/3/nation/6179466&sec=nation. 4 May 2010.
  8. Web site: Yuna wins big at AIM awards. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20100504224054/http://www.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/5/3/nation/6179466&sec=nation. 4 May 2010.