Name Zamani , Shah , Man, Eddie, Lili and Invite needs no introduction to fans of the art sound homeland, especially after the success of their second album, entitled `The impact Terbukti`. This album includes songs haunted with 4 songs are in the top chart Music Malaysia and Indonesia as Impossible Turning and Back Terjalin . Then they continued with hits songs such as If You feel the vibe , Rindiani and evergreen songs Inviting Light.
Description
- Derived from :
Malaysia
- Genre : Pop
- Job : Vocal / Musicians
- Years active : 1992 - 1999, 2003 -kini
- Related activities : Groups
- Expert :
- Zamani bin Ibrahim (Zamani) - Vocalist Nizam bin Abdul Halim Shah (Shah) - General,
- Acoustic Guitar electric guitar & Lili Surgical - Bass Eddie Ahmad - Keyboard,
- Programmer & Percussion Razak Bajuri - Guitar Both Osman Khalid - Drums
Early History (1990 - 1994)
Groups Slam founded by Shah Nizam bin Abdul Halim , a former member of the group exists . Above its own commitments, Slam was established in early 1991 in Johor Bahru. Shah, who acted as the group leader tells his failure along Exist at that time has been an inspiration to the formation Slam. He invites his old friend that Razak Bajuri, Osman Khalid and Lili Surgical fought together in the spirit of friendship intact. When they use the name Fix as the group name. They then conduct auditions for singers, even when it's looking Fix the prior four singers who have a distinctive vocal power. However Fix partner with singers is not as lengthy as they are still looking for compatibility. They are planning an exciting future in the music industry and they want a good singer vision for supporting their vision.
While recording their first album in 1992 has been running Shah had set aside because of the vocalist's voice does not reach the required level when singing again 'Nina` invention Rahim Othman . They had to postpone the making of the first album by opening opportunities for new vocalists who want to try their luck with Slam. Casting has been dealt with by the management Johan Sound Production is now known as Johan Music. They eventually found a young man from Ceylon, Kuala Lumpur Zamani Ibrahim who was then 22 years old. The uniqueness of his voice clearly wowed the management and members of the other group. With a natural talent and a face childish, Zamani is expected to be made fans are not happy to see it.
Zamani is also a singer who never rise up even though he now belongs to the group of the best vocalists homeland. In fact the singer has a sense of shame that is thick enough to have to learn to play on stage with their group leader, Shah. He said he learned a lot about how to sing with a good appreciation and higher. He also enough respect for him Shah Shah has extraordinary abilities that are rarely owned by some other musicians. This became possible because Shah ample experience in music and even high-principled. The criteria also causes all members Slam agree chose him as leader of the group even if calculated in terms of age, Shah is the youngest group.
Zamani successfully sang the songs that were 70% recorded by the original singer. After successfully completing the recording process that lasted nearly 60 hours, they once again struck by bad news from the management table when `Fix` name not be used because it could lead to a mistake in pronunciation. Nevertheless, the professionalism shown by the successful management of Johan Sound Production soothe every member of this group depends name.
They again had to open the line to the music fans who are willing to give a name to the new group of young people who were born today. From 3000 entries, Johan Sound Production and young children are quite rigid handle this music has chosen `Slam` as the new name replaces the original name 'Fix`. Even so they should be proud to not have to use musicians invitation. While in the studio, every member Slam know and understand each task. While not satisfied with the music or vocal, they will continue to play without interruption. Sometimes a long time in the studio more than other times.
But dreams do not always come true, Slam forced to comply with the requirements of the local music fans. The concept of 'Creative Pop' who fought in the group is something new in this country. While their first album is pretty good and has artistic value and high resale value, but also the popularity of factors need to be considered. Their first album just hit sales of 40,000 units due to competition with existing music groups such as Spring, Mega, photographs and competitors terapatnya Ukays.
Songs such as Night And Yesterday , Create A Valentine and Nina are still not strong enough to lift the dignity of music Slam. However, Slam can not react then they make 'post moterm' on Slam. They finally agreed to add members to invite Eddie Ahmad who used to play music with keyboard set Ekamatra when the group was at the peak of glory through the Cemetery on the highway . Slam strengthened with the participation of Eddie. With extensive experience possessed by the bespectacled musician, he has enhanced its musical structure next Slam his ideas were never tired to be accepted by members of another Slam.
In any fabrication album, Slam is not too picky choosing invitations composer let alone able to compose their own songs. Names like Johan Aziz (who also doubles as the Slam), Rahim Othman and Saari Amri are never far from the lips of the faithful fans of this group. For fans of Slam, big names have successfully shape the rhythm of the music Slam of various dimensions because they have the means, taste, identity and composition of music.
Popularity Summit (1995 - 1999)
Tuah cockerel feet, good luck man who knows. In the age of corn a year of its establishment, has been successful in collecting Slam own fans. Their second album Proven Effects have put this group on par with bands giant country in terms of sales, quality and popularity. This album has exploded in the market as well as the name of Slam suddenly become a household name among local music fans while in Indonesia, the album was marketed under the title Turning Impossible . More encouraging when five singles in this album managed to capture radio charts across the archipelago .
Songs Back Terjalin , Impossible Turning , Nur Kasih , and Intention Not Responding suffered a series of songs hits number one album this passage. While the song Sweetness of Love also impact its own. The album became the biggest album spawned the number one single in the position in Malaysia and Indonesia. Many described the song Turning Impossible is a song that reflects the musical identity championed by Slam. Everything worth it when the album 'Impact Proven' reached 300,000 units in Malaysia & Singapore market and sold more than 500,000 units in Indonesia. Slam has earned platinum award detached from their record companies.
Slam subsequently released a compilation album Best Slam at the end of 1995 as a temporary provision making their third album. Apparently these three bonus tracks of the compilation album citations topped the charts, especially songs Inviting Light which became the most popular song in 1996 so ever recorded in the 24-plated version by singer various countries and languages, and qualified for the final Anugerah Juara Lagu and Industry Awards Music . This invention song Saari Amri be among the most famous songs in the history of the Malay Archipelago music. There is a travesty and a film produced by this song. Two more songs were hits quotes album sold more than 200,000 units this is a gift and beauty Road . Through this album Zamani Ibrahim recognized by the Music Industry Award as the winner of the category Vocal Performance In The Album (Male).
Album Back homesick already on the market in mid 1996. In this album, Slam has made drastic reforms towards further consolidate their music. They began to realize where the 'target' Slam to achieve the highest levels in the music industry is about to be reached. As a result they achieve success again through popular singles such as If You feel the vibe , We Had Hostile and Back homesick . It sold over 250,000 units in Malaysia and 400,000 units in Indonesia. This success was followed by a series of concerts organized by Slam. They never entered Unplugged Concert Live in Singapore in 1996 and in 1997, known for bringing great success to deliver success when recognized with a special award at the Anugerah Industri Muzik Adventures 5th in 1998.
In 1998 also, Slam emerged with an album of hope with a little reform in order to ensure quality standards maintained. This album single bet Mentari Appears Again that exploded this year. When this Slam already familiarized herself in the film world with the film millionaire invitation Yusof Haslam to play in Bara and another film entitled not prepared Asmara . Because rather run focus, this album is not so exciting extra fan competition from new groups such as Spoon and Def Gab C. However, AIM recognizes this album when nominated in the category Best Pop Album at the Anugerah Industri Muzik 6th in 1999.
In 1999, lead singer of them are associated with discipline problems and health. Zamani Slam will leave to your imagination and make many fans unsatisfied. Slam final appearance together Zamani made through a compilation album Best of Slam in 1999 and was popular through the number 1 single titled Rindiani . At the end of the 1999 Slam formally rested a moment when Zamani out and Shah also act as chairman of the group joined the legendary Search for the album After the Flood .
In Hope (2003 - present)
After a rather long buried and Zamani has already launched a successful solo career in 2002, when the Shah was already a professional musician decided to make a comeback even without the presence of Zamani. Titled album live forever published in 2003, however, did not succeed in raising the name of this group due to the popularity of songs along Zamani who played on the radio. Song Cintuni are some songs that do not use voice Slam Zamani receive little popularity.
In 2006, Shah announced the re-Zamani in this group. Comeback album titled Reaching the Sky finally published in 2007. It produces back hits like Flirt At The Top Genting and Deviant Di Mu Road . But the music market is no longer the same as before, the group had to compete with many more new generation of musicians who mostly came from the underground scene. The Slam to remain among the most influential bands in Malaysia with total album sales worldwide more than 1 million units. This group has made its name in Indonesia and stand in line with Malaysia groups of all time great like Nirvana Orchestra , The Sabra II , Alleycats , Adventure , Carefree , Sweet Charity , Search , Arid , Wings , CLIMATE , Spring , KRU and Ukays .
Discography / Studio Album
- Slam (1993)
- Proven Effects (1995)
- Back Closer (1996)
- In Hope (1998)
- Forever (2003)
- Reaching the Sky (2007)
- Slam Live Unplugged (1996)
- Slam Live Unplugged II (1997)
- Best Slam (1996)
- Best of Slam (1998)
- Best Song Collection 50 Slam (2007)
- Concert Grand Slam Unplugged (1996)
- Back Slam Concert Live in Singapore Closer (2012)
- Platinum Awards 1995 - Album Slam (Proven Effects)
- Final nominations (Top 5) Popular Artists Group (Anugerah Bintang Popular 1995)
- Semi Final (Muzik Muzik 1995) - Nur Kasih
- Platinum Awards 1996 - Album Slam (Back homesick)
- Platinum Awards 1998 - Album Slam (Live Concert Unplugged)
- Final nominations (Top 5) Popular Artists Group (Anugerah Bintang Popular 1996)
- Final nominations (Top 5) Best Male Vocal - Zamani (Slam) (Music Industry Award 1998)
- Final nominations (Top 5) Best Pop Album - Slam (Anugerah Industri Muzik 1998) - Album - Slam (Live Concert Unplugged 2)
- Platinum Awards 1999 - Album Slam (in expectation) 50,000 Unit Sales
- Final nominations (Top 5) Best Male Vocal - Zamani (Slam) (Music Industry Award 1999)
- Final nominations (Top 5) Best Pop Album - Slam (Anugerah Industri Muzik 1999) - Album - Slam (In Hope)
- Semi Final (Muzik Muzik 1999) Songs Mentari Appears Again
- Final nominations (Top 5) Most Popular Male Singer (Anugerah Bintang Popular 2002) - Zamani
- Male Vocal Selections (Anugerah Era 2002)
- Platinum Awards 2002 - Album (Zamani / Poetry Si Pari Pari)
- Final (Anugerah Juara Lagu 2002) - Zamani Song Poem Si Pari Pari
- Final nominations (Top 5) Best Male Vocal (Anugerah Industri Muzik 2003) - Album Zamani Zamani (Poem Si Pari Pari)
- Final nominations (Top 5) Best Song - Poem Si Pari Pari (Aidit Alfian / Ad Samad) (Anugerah Industri Muzik 2003)
- Platinum Awards 2003 - Album (Slam / Zamani Nostalgia Gemilang)
- Final (Anugerah Juara Lagu 2004) - Zamani Kala Rain
- Inviting Light Songs Ever Become Hits Song Up In Interpreting the language (lyrics) A total of 21 Languages Across Asia
- Slam groups have also achieved Popularity As A Group Of Popular Songs Inviting Light Through the Year 1996/1997 And Compete In The Music Industry Award In Malaysia
- Popular Stars Awards 1996 - Nominations Final (Top 5) Popular Group Singers - Slam
- Music Industry Awards 1996 - Nominations Final (Top 5) Best Male Vocal - Zamani (Slam) Best Album Slam
- Music Industry Awards 1996 - Nominations Final (Top 5) Best Song - Light Invite - Slam
- Double Platinum Award 1996 - Album (Best Slam) Sales of 100,000 Units
- Indonesian Music Industry 1996 - The Best Song Song Inviting Light (Slam)
- Popularity Summit Group Inviting Light Song Slam Appears In Concert Grand Slam Unplugged On August 3, 1996 at Stadium Negara Accompanied Orchestra
- Juara Lagu 1996 - Nominations Final (Final) Slam - Inviting Light
- Platinum Awards 1997 - Album (Slam Live Concert Unplugged) 90,000 Unit Sales
- Popular Stars Awards 1997 - Nominations Final (Top 5) Popular Group Singers - Slam
- Anugerah Industri Muzik 1997 - Zamani (Slam) Wins Best Male Vocal Category - Slam Live Concert Album Unplugged
- Anugerah Industri Muzik 1997 - Slam - In recognition Travel Awards
- AMI (Anugerah Musik Indonesia 1999) - Slam Receive Special Award
