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. 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.

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

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

Career

2020s

The New Straits Times reported on 15 January 2025 that four well-known veteran Malaysian and Singaporean vocalists, Datuk Nash of Lefthanded, Zamani of Slam, Ameng of Spring, and Jatt Ali of Black Dog Bone were to appear together in concert at The Star Theatre in Singapore. This event was to mark the first time that these artists would appear in concert together.

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

YearTitleRoleNotes
1999BaraZiman

Telemovie

YearTitleRoleTV channel
2002Syair Si Pari-PariIkmalVCD
2003HantuJoe
2004Celak Pak AndamFirdaus

Television

YearTitleRoleTV channel
2018Gegar Vaganza (Season 5)ParticipantAstro Ria

Awards and nominations

Anugerah Industri Muzik

Anugerah Industri Muzik Malaysia (AIM)
YearCategoryNominated workResult
1996Best Vocal Performance in Album (Male)Terbaik SlamNominated
Best SongGerimis MengundangNominated
1997Best Vocal Performance in Album (Male)Slam Live Concert UnpluggedWon
Best Rock AlbumSlam Live Concert UnpluggedNominated
Kembara AwardWon
1998Best Vocal Performance in Album (Male)Slam Live Concert Unplugged 2Nominated
Best Pop AlbumSlam Live Concert Unplugged 2Nominated
1999Best Vocal Performance in Album (Male)Dalam HarapanNominated
Best Pop AlbumDalam HarapanNominated
2003Best Vocal Performance in Album (Male)Syair Si Pari-PariNominated
Best SongSyair Si Pari-PariNominated

Anugerah Juara Lagu

Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL)
YearSongComposerLyricistResult
1996Gerimis MengundangSaari AmriSaari AmriNominated
2002Syair Si Pari-PariAidit AlfianAd SamadNominated
2004Kala HujanAidit AlfianLoloqNominated

Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian

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

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

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