Zamani Ibrahim Explained

Zamani Ibrahim
Birth Name:Zamani bin Ibrahim
Birth Date:1971 5, df=yes
Birth Place:Simpang Ampat, Melaka, Malaysia[1] [2]
Nationality:Malaysian
Other Names:Zamani Slam "The Living Legend"
Years Active:1991–present
Height:1.65m
Occupation:Singer, musician, actor
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Genre:Pop, pop rock, ballad
Instrument:Vocals
Label:BMG Music Nova Music
Past Member 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.[3] 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.[4]

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.[5] After several months of treatment, he was declared free from drugs and began returned to stage in 2016.[6]

His brother Zulfazli Ibrahim died on 19 November 2022. He died in his sleep.

Discography

Album

Single

Filmography

Telemovie

YearTitleRoleTV channel
2002Syair Si Pari-Pari IkmalVCD
2003Hantu Joe
2004Celak Pak Andam Firdaus

Television

Awards and nominations

Anugerah Industri Muzik

Anugerah Industri Muzik Malaysia (AIM)
YearCategoryNominated workResult
1996Best Vocal Performance in Album (Male)Terbaik Slam
Best SongGerimis Mengundang
1997Best Vocal Performance in Album (Male)Slam Live Concert Unplugged
Best Rock AlbumSlam Live Concert Unplugged
Kembara Award
1998Best Vocal Performance in Album (Male)Slam Live Concert Unplugged 2
Best Pop AlbumSlam Live Concert Unplugged 2
1999Best Vocal Performance in Album (Male)Dalam Harapan
Best Pop AlbumDalam Harapan
2003Best Vocal Performance in Album (Male)Syair Si Pari-Pari
Best SongSyair Si Pari-Pari

Anugerah Juara Lagu

Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL)
YearSongComposerLyricistResult
1996 Gerimis Mengundang Saari AmriSaari Amri
2002 Syair Si Pari-PariAidit AlfianAd Samad
2004 Kala HujanAidit AlfianLoloq

Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian

Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian (ABPBH)
YearCategoryResult
1995Popular Collaboration/Duo/Group (with Slam)
1996Popular Collaboration/Duo/Group (with Slam)
1997/98Popular Collaboration/Duo/Group (with Slam)
2002Popular Male Singer

Others

Voice of Asia 1997

Anugerah Musik Indonesia 1999

Anugerah Era 2002

Gegar Vaganza 5 (2018)

Notes and References

  1. https://www.hmetro.com.my/rap/2021/04/695189/zamani-teruja-jumpa-peminat-di-melaka
  2. https://www.melakahariini.my/zamani-anak-jati-alor-gajah-ajak-peminat-bercuti-ke-melaka/
  3. Web site: Perdana. Egi David. 10 Penyanyi Terbaik Asia Sepanjang Masa. Kompasiana. Kompasiana. 2 September 2016.
  4. Web site: Razlan. Abd Razak. Vokalis Terbaik Malaysia. blogspot. Razlan Abd Razak. 2 September 2016.
  5. Web site: Astro Gempak. Zamani Slam Positif Dadah, 10 Tahun Terlibat Penagihan. astrogempak.com. Astro Gempak. 2 September 2016.
  6. Web site: Astro Gempak. Zamani Semakin Pulih Dari Dadah. astrogempak.com. Astro Gempak. 2 September 2016.