Aziz Harun

Last updated

Aziz Harun
Aziz Harun at Celebrity Football Fun Match, 25 January 2025 04.jpg
Aziz in 2025
Born
Abdul Aziz bin Harun

(1998-12-02) 2 December 1998 (age 26)
Other namesAziz Harun
Education Jerudong International School
Alma mater University of East Anglia
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
Years active2014–present
Musical career
GenresPop
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Labels Warner Music Malaysia
Faithful Music
Universal Music Malaysia
Website Official website

Abdul Aziz bin Harun (born 2 December 1998) [1] or commonly known by his stage name Aziz Harun, is a singer-songwriter and actor from Brunei who gained popularity in both his country and Malaysia with his most recent track, "Senyum." [2] He is known for his unique fusion of Asian pop music, creating sounds that are fused between traditional Bruneian music with modern pop elements. [3]

Contents

Career

Since the age of six, Aziz has been singing and playing the guitar, [2] following at the age of nine, he composed his first song. [1] His victory in the 2009 Bruneian kids singing competition "Bintang Kecil" [4] earned him the title of "Best Performer" and he was sent to Kuching to represent Brunei in an international singing competition. Then, in November 2010, he launched his debut single in Brunei, "Peace and Harmony." [1] He received an invitation to participate in the "4th Marketplace of Creative Arts" in Bandung, Indonesia, in April 2012. [5] 'Never Gonna Stop' was his second single, which was later made available in 2013. [2] [1] He stated that the pop and dance song had a Justin Bieber-like quality to it despite not really liking Justin Bieber, but he respect him for his integrity and hard work, and he believe that he has earned the title of adolescent idol. [1]

Aziz was signed to Warner Music in 2014, but is currently managed by Universal Music Malaysia. [6] [7] With his song "Senyum," Aziz earned a name for himself in the Malaysian music industry in 2015. He was nominated for 'Best New Male Artiste' at the 2015 Anugerah Planet Muzik (APM), a Malay-language music awards ceremony. He went one step further the previous year when he won "Best Collaboration" for his song "Beautiful," which he co-wrote with artists Mike Chan and Omar K. and his mentor Faizal Tahir. This made him the first artist from Brunei to win an APM. [4]

Aziz has been gradually developing his musical style from those early days on Radio Television Brunei (RTB). He is currently a recording artist with Faithful Music and is managed by Warner Music Malaysia. At an exclusive listening party for "Jangan" at the Bang & Olufsen dealership in Kiarong on 20 September 2017, the singer-songwriter extended an invitation to his Bruneian admirers. [4] The duet track "Jarak" by singers Aziz and Aisha Retno was released in 2019. He claims that during that period, he was still in Brunei and Aisha was in Malaysia; during that time, Aisha only delivered voice recordings and the song Jarak's melody via email. [8]

The last time they were featured was in April 2019 with the song "Jauh," which was a chart-topper, coming in at No. 7 on the RIM Chart for "Top 10 Most Streamed Local Songs in Malaysia." With his most recent hit on 13 December 2019, "Kembali." [9] He took part in the second season of the entertainment reality show Big Stage 2019 as a competitor who would represent Brunei. [10] However, after getting a chance to continue his education, he pulled out of the tournament. [11] He rekindled the nation's music scene with his most recent single, "Kan," following his completion of his studies in the United Kingdom, which was formally released on 13 May 2021, through the Faithful Recording Company. [12]

On March 2024, Aziz released the viral Hari Raya single, “Ketipak Ketipung Raya”, alongside Aisha Retno, which had more than a million streams on Spotify and more than three million views on YouTube since its debut just in time for Hari Raya Aidilfitri. [13]

Personal life

Family

Aziz is born on 2 December 1998, [2] youngest of his six siblings (4 sisters and 1 brother). [14] [1] Since 2017, Aziz Harun's sister Molly Harun has taken over as manager, with Bahzi Damit, his former manager, concentrating more on creating videos. The production team behind Bahzi's latest music video, "Jangan," is @beedee.creative. [15]

On 16 September 2011, Aziz and his brother Rahim visited UBD FM in their Baju Cara Melayu to have an interview for the Versus Show. They performed a few songs, including his upcoming hit, with his brother. He was noted to be quite bashful and hesitant among the DJs, both before and during the interview. He occasionally sings covers of members of his family, including his brother Rahim, sister Tharwana, cousins, and other similarly talented singers. [14]

Education

Aziz obtained his early education at Jerudong International School (JIS), [1] and successfully completed his Bachelor's degree in business economics at the University of East Anglia in the United Kingdom in October 2021. [16] [17] He had to balance his studies with music, yet he still excelled in his A-levels in 2016. "I never got the chance to go on a full-fledged tour while I was preparing for my GCE O and A-levels. I've done magazine (promotions) and radio tours, but there was one thing I really missed out on, which I believe was a really big opportunity: doing mall tours," he says. [4]

Move to Malaysia

He was prepared to leave his family in Brunei and relocate to Kuala Lumpur in order to pursue his artistic career and discover better prospects in the music industry in Malaysia. He would go on to claim that this would make him no longer required to travel back and forth as much. He acknowledged that he was hesitant to make the choice because he could not spend more time with both of his parents, but that it was not an easy one to make. He is appreciative, nonetheless, that his family supported him wholeheartedly and never dissuaded him from pursuing an artistic profession. [16] [17]

Discography

YearNameAlbumNotes
2012"Peace and Harmony"Single non-album
2013"Never Gonna Stop"
2014"Senyum"
2015"Beautiful"
2016"Mama"featuring Elizabeth Tan
2017"Jangan"
2018"Hana"featuring Hannah Delisha and OST Alamatnya Cinta
2019"Jauh"
"Menuju Baitullah"featuring Siti Nordiana, Wany Hasrita dan Hannah Delisha
"Kembali"
2020"Chica"
"Dua Puluh Dua Puluh"
2021"Sayang Kau Tercipta"
2022"Kan"
2023"Too Good at Telling Lies"featuring Karazey
"011"
"TY (for ruining my life)"Yang Benar, Aziz Harunwith Adib Sin and Mariam Carmel
"Jarak"featuring Aisha Retno
"Hanya Mahukan Bye"
"Mengapa Harus Begini"
"Yang Benar"
"Good Girl"Single non-album
"Akhir Cerita"with Dalia Farhana
"LDDT"
2024"Dance In The Rain"
"Ketipak Ketipung Raya"with Aisha Retno
"Janji"
"Teman (Alhamdulillah)"

Filmography

YearTitleRoleBroadcastNotesRef.
2019Big Stage 2Participants Astro Ria Representing Brunei [10]

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">National University of Malaysia</span> Public research university in Malaysia

The National University of Malaysia is a public research university located in Bandar Baru Bangi, Hulu Langat District, Selangor, Malaysia. Its teaching hospital, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre (UKMMC), is located in Cheras and also has a branch campus in Kuala Lumpur.

Rabbani is a quasi-traditional Malaysia-based nasheed group and currently consisted 8 members. Best known as a nasyid group that adds more modern aspects to its music. Therefore, making it sound less like a wall percussion.

Zul Fakhari bin Muksin or stage name Zul F, is a Bruneian male singer-songwriter and actor. Dubbed "darling" of the local media, he gained recognition after winning P2F, Brunei's version of the Idol series, and was the first Bruneian artist to appear on MTV Asia in 2007, with his video Dari Mata.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Hans Isaac</span> Malaysian director, actor, producer (born 1971)

Gerald Hans Isaac is a Malaysian actor, producer, and director.

Mohammad Aliff bin Aziz is a Singaporean singer and actor currently based in Malaysia. He is managed under Sony Music BMG Malaysia. In July 2007, he was crowned the winner of a reality TV singing competition, Anugerah, making him the youngest winner of the show/competition. In September of that same year, Aziz releases his first self-titled album with single "Cinta Arjuna'" with 300,000 copies sold around Southeast Asia. His first single, "Sayang Sayang" receives the most number of ringtone downloads (1 million) across Southeast Asia. Song was inspired by Sham Faisal who was told to have a very strong influence on the singer.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Siti Nurhaliza discography</span>

Malaysian singer Siti Nurhaliza has sold an estimated six million records throughout Asia during her career. Within five years, the sales for her first six albums have already reached 1 million units in the Malaysian market and another 500,000 units from the Indonesian market. Her debut album was revealed to sold more than 800,000 copies and eight out of 15 of her solo albums have received either gold, platinum or multiple platinum certifications in Malaysia and Indonesia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aaron Aziz</span> Singaporean actor and director (born 1976)

Aaron Mustapha bin Aziz is a Singaporean Malaysian actor and director. He is largely known in Malaysia and also in some countries such as Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, Brunei and Singapore.

Alvin Anthons is an entertainer, TV show host, recording artist, singer, radio DJ and actor. Of Malaysian Indian descent, Anthons sings in Malay and English. He is known for his work in television as a host of Let's Talk and as the host of late-night talk show 'The Nite Nite Show with Alvin Anthons'.

Azlina binti Abdul Aziz is a Malaysian singer and actress. She is the daughter of an acting-singing couple named Normadiah and Aziz Jaafar. She began her career in 1979, with a soundtrack album, Dunia Ana Yang Punya.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">SonaOne</span> French-Malaysian singer, songwriter and rapper

Mikael Adam bin Mohd Rafae Michel Lozac’h or Mikael Adam Lozac’h, better known as SonaOne & Kid Kenobi is a Malaysian rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and graffiti artist. He gained recognition through the songs "I Don't Care" with Karmal, "No More" and with fellow rapper Joe Flizzow & Altimet "Havoc" and "Apa Khabar". In 2014, he and Joe Flizzow won the 29th Anugerah Juara Lagu for their hit charting song Apa Khabar. His song "No More" was awarded the best song in the 21st Anugerah Industri Muzik. It made him one of few composers who have won two major awards in the same year, with the other being Adnan Abu Hassan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Izzue Islam</span> Malaysian actor, singer and host

Muhammad Izzul Islam bin Mazlan, better known by his stage name Izzue Islam, is a Malaysian actor, singer and host. At the 2013 Malaysia Film Festival, he was awarded in the Most Promising Actor category.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ernie Zakri</span> Malaysian singer

Nur Ernie Shahirah binti Zakri is a Malaysian singer, an actress and a vocal teacher. She rose to fame after winning national singing competition, Bintang RTM in 2009. She won the Best Vocals award at the Anugerah Juara Lagu in 2018 alongside her duet partner, Syamel Fodzly. In addition to singing, she spent two years teaching music at the Bentley Music Academy in Mutiara Damansara, Petaling Jaya.

Sharifah Aisha Retno binti Sayed Sipulijam is a Malaysian singer-songwriter and actress. In 2020, Retno participated in the singing competition Vokal Mania. She came to prominence in the Malaysian music industry after the release of her English-language single, "W.H.U.T", in late 2021/early 2022. In 2022, she was a contestant on season 4 of Big Stage, placing third overall.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wani Kayrie</span> Malaysian singer and actress (born 2000)

Syazwani Abdullah, known professionally as Wani Kayrie, is a Malaysian singer and actress. Her entertainment career began after winning the reality TV show Kamilah Bintang on Astro Ceria in 2010. He began to achieve commercial success with her 2015 single, "Jangan Jangan". In addition, she also participated in the first season of the Big Stage where she managed to win fourth place.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Fakhrul Razi</span> Bruneian singer

Muhammad Fakhrul Razi bin Ibrahim or commonly known by his stage name Fakhrul Razi, is a singer-songwriter from Brunei who has previously hosted the D'Academy Asia which airs on Indosiar. Pop, R&B, and indigenous Bruneian music are all combined in his songs, and he has grown a following both domestically and internationally.

Muhammad Syafiq Abdillah bin Soony or commonly known by his stage name Syafiq Abdillah, is a singer from Brunei who took part in the 2022 singing reality show, Big Stage Season 4. His music tends to be more jazz-oriented.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Wany Hasrita</span> Malaysian actress, lawyer and singer

Nurshazwany Hasrita Hasbullah is a singer, actress and lawyer from Malaysia who gained popularity after her debut hit, "Menahan Rindu." She was voted the 31st Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian (ABPBH)'s Most Popular Star in addition to winning the Popular Female Singer category.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aidil Aziz</span> Malaysian actor (born 1987)

Mohd Aidil bin Abdul Aziz is a Malaysian actor who gained popularity for his portrayal of Saiful in the drama Saiful Nita on Slot Samarinda TV3.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Aiman Tino</span> Malaysian actor and singer (born 1998)

Mohammad Aiman bin Yusri, commonly known by his stage name Aiman Tino, is a Malaysian singer and actor. After the release of his debut single, Ku Rela Dibenci, he started to garner widespread recognition.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Syaiful Zero</span> Malaysian actor and comedian (born 1988)

Muhammad Syaiful bin Doli Sharif, commonly known by his stage name Syaiful Zero, is a Malaysian actor and comedian. Due to the feminine roles he adopts, Syaiful was given the nickname Mawar, which means rose.

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Dennis, Chua (29 December 2014). "Aziz Harun gives his heart and soul". New Straits Times. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Aziz Harun". Deezer. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  3. "Aziz Harun – Songs, Events and Music Stats | Viberate.com". www.viberate.com. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Bakar, Rasidah Hj Abu (21 September 2017). "Aziz Harun unveils new single 'Jangan'". The Scoop. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  5. YEOH, ANGELIN. "Teenage singer-songwriter Aziz Harun is Beautiful". The Star. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  6. "'Hijrah' Aziz Harun – Hiburan – Kosmo Online". 10 August 2019. Archived from the original on 10 August 2019. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  7. "Aziz Harun". Info Untuk Kita Bersama. 11 November 2019. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  8. Hiburan (16 March 2023). "Jarak satukan Aisha Retno, Aziz Harun". Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  9. ""Saya Tak Akan Terus Menyepi"- Aziz Harun Pertaruhkan Single Terbaru 'Kembali'". Murai MY. 16 December 2019. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  10. 1 2 "Big Stage kembali, BBNU Korea Selatan jadi tumpuan – Hiburan | mStar". www.mstar.com.my. 6 August 2019. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  11. "Drama Big Stage bermula, Aziz Harun umum tarik diri… "Saya tengok muka awak dah pucat" – Hiburan | mStar". www.mstar.com.my. 1 September 2019. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  12. "Aziz Harun tampil single terbaharu » Media Permata Online". Aziz Harun tampil single terbaharu. 26 May 2022. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  13. "Bruneian Raya song goes viral amid festivities » Borneo Bulletin Online". Bruneian Raya song goes viral amid festivities. 16 April 2024. Retrieved 4 December 2024.
  14. 1 2 "Catching up with Aziz Harun on UBDFM!". Catching up with Aziz Harun on UBDFM!. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  15. "Rano360.com » Aziz Harun's Jangan making waves in Malaysia". rano360.com. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  16. 1 2 "Aziz Harun nekad pindah KL » Media Permata Online". Aziz Harun nekad pindah KL. 10 March 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  17. 1 2 "Sanggup berjauhan dengan keluarga… Aziz Harun nekad pindah KL, tak perlu lagi ulang-alik ke Brunei – Hiburan | mStar". www.mstar.com.my. 9 March 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2023.