Zamani Ibrahim
Born
Zamani bin Ibrahim

(1971-05-25) 25 May 1971
Simpang Ampat, Melaka, Malaysia[1][2]
NationalityMalaysian
Other namesZamani Slam
"The Living Legend"
Occupation(s)Singer, musician, actor
Years active1991–present
Height1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Spouse
Nur Juliana Abdul Rani
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(m. 2019)​
Musical career
GenresPop, pop rock, ballad
Instrument(s)Vocals
LabelsBMG Music
Nova Music
Formerly ofSlam

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

  • 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 (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)

Anugerah Musik Indonesia 1999

  • Special Award (with Slam)

Anugerah Era 2002

  • Best Male Vocal

Gegar Vaganza 5 (2018)

  • 3rd place

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. ↑ Perdana, Egi David. "10 Penyanyi Terbaik Asia Sepanjang Masa". Kompasiana. Kompasiana. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  4. ↑ Razlan, Abd Razak. "Vokalis Terbaik Malaysia". blogspot. Razlan Abd Razak. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  5. ↑ Astro Gempak. "Zamani Slam Positif Dadah, 10 Tahun Terlibat Penagihan". astrogempak.com. Astro Gempak. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  6. ↑ Astro Gempak. "Zamani Semakin Pulih Dari Dadah". astrogempak.com. Astro Gempak. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
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