Faizal Tahir

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Faizal Tahir
فيصل طاهر
Faizal Tahir - Dato' Siti Nurhaliza & Friends' Artists.jpg
Faizal in 2016
Background information
Birth nameAhmad Faizal bin Mohammad Tahir
Born (1978-10-26) 26 October 1978 (age 46)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
GenresRock, Ballad, Pop
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, composer, record producer, actor
Years active2004–present
Labels Monkey Bone Records (2006–2013), Faithful Music (2014–present)

Ahmad Faizal bin Mohammad Tahir (born 26 October 1978) is a Malaysian singer-songwriter who shot to fame after becoming the first runner-up of the first season of One in a Million in 2006. [1] He has won multiple Anugerah Industri Muzik awards (Malaysian equivalent to Grammy Awards), Anugerah Juara Lagu and Anugerah Planet Muzik awards. [1] He runs a production studio named Faithful Music, home to young and rising artists such as Hanie Soraya, Aziz Harun, Harris Baba, Nastia Band, Aizat Amdan, Caliph Buskers and Hannah Delisha. He also runs a charity movement named IAMFAITHMEN whose objective is to support and spread positivity by giving back to the unfortunate.[ citation needed ]

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Personal life

Faizal Tahir is the second child of seven. One of his brothers, Anas Tahir, is a member of nasyid group, Firdaus, after leaving another nasyid group, Far East.

He studied at UiTM Shah Alam, from 2000 to 2003, and graduated with a diploma in Communication & Media Studies.

He is a former member of nasyid group, Mirwana. He is a singer and a composer. He built a mini studio named Home Suite Studio, located at Ukay Perdana, Ampang.

One in a Million

Throughout the competition, Faizal sang:

At the beginning of the grand finale show, Marion Caunter and Awal Ashaari informed Faizal that he was eliminated, but he was given another chance to perform for the grand prize. His first original single, Mahakarya Cinta, a song composed by Audi Mok, made its debut in the Grand Finale of One in a Million . He finished as runner-up to Suki Low. Faizal released a single, Kasih Tercipta, as part of the soundtrack for the local film Waris Jari Hantu . He was also named as the sole Malaysian spokesperson for DC Superheroes clothing, as he was famously noted for wearing T-shirts with the Superman logo throughout One in a Million. He also recorded "Gemuruh", the theme song for My Starz LG.

Controversy

On 13 January 2008 Faizal created a controversy by removing his shirt to bare his chest and also his belt "live" on television during 8TV's fourth anniversary concert. 8TV's management took action by giving him strict warnings and requiring him to be involved in charity work for six months. In addition, two days after the incident 8TV held a press conference where Faizal apologized to all who were offended by the stunt. [2] As a result, on 19 January, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) stated that it would ban him from appearing on television for three months, and also bar 8TV from airing live or tape-delayed entertainment programmes throughout the same period, effective 15 January. [3] Days after the end of the ban, the Mufti of Perlis, Dato' Dr. Asri Zainul Abidin, issued a grievance[ clarification needed ] to TV3 against having Faizal perform at the Konsert Jom Heboh, which was held in the first weekend of May. [4]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010Lu Pikirlah Sendiri de MovieHimselfCameo appearance
2024Pendekar Awang: Darah Indera GajahUtusan To' Ku PalohSpecial appearance

Television

YearProgramRoleNotes
2018 I Can See Your Voice Malaysia HimselfGuest artist, season 1

Discography

Faizal at the 23rd Anugerah Juara Lagu at Stadium Putra Bukit Jalil on 18 January 2009 Faizal Tahir - AJL 23 Rehearsal (2009).jpg
Faizal at the 23rd Anugerah Juara Lagu at Stadium Putra Bukit Jalil on 18 January 2009

Studio albums

Album InformationTrack list
Aku.Muzik.Kamu
  • Release Date: 22 November 2007
  • Format: CD
  • Label: Monkey Bone Records
Track list
  1. Invitation
  2. Batu & Golek
  3. Kerna Kamu
  4. Aku Punya Kamu
  5. Sempurna
  6. Cuba
  7. Sampai Syurga
  8. La Da Di Dum
  9. Mungkin Ku Tak Bisa
  10. Mestikah Ada Yang Lain
  11. Mahakarya Cinta (Orchestra Version)
  12. Sampai Syurga (Acoustic Version)
  13. Gemuruh
  14. Mahakarya Cinta
Adrenalin
  • Release Date: 31 Januari 2010
  • Format: CD, Digital Download
  • Label: Monkey Bone Records
Track list
  1. Adrenalin
  2. Superhero
  3. Selamat Malam
  4. Karma
  5. Hanyut
  6. Bencinta
  7. Hanyut (Acoustic Version)
  8. Semesta
Faizal Tahir
  • Release Date: 31 March 2013
  • Format: CD, Digital Download
  • Label: Monkey Bone Records
Track list
  1. Vortex
  2. Bintang
  3. Biar
  4. Selalu
  5. Halusinasi
  6. 7
  7. Permaisuri
  8. Buta
  9. Mati
  10. Anti Graviti
Anatomi
  • Release Date: 4 November 2016
  • Format: CD, Digital Download
  • Label: Warner Music Malaysia
Track list
  1. Assalamualaikum
  2. Suriram
  3. Sejati
  4. Menang
  5. Bukan Yang Pertama
  6. Sayang
  7. Setia
  8. Dirgahayu
  9. Negaraku
  10. Assalamualaikum (ABPBH 2014)
  11. Assalamualaikum AJL 30
  12. Assalamualaikum (Acoustic)
Rojak
  • Release Date: 2 August 2019
  • Format: CD, Digital Download
  • Label: Faithful Music, Warner Music Malaysia
Track list
  1. Ragaman
  2. Ratu
  3. Starfeather
  4. Kamu
  5. Bisa Aja
  6. Malaysia
  7. This is Anfield
  8. Until We Meet Again
  9. Fire & Water
  10. Starfeather (Live from Aceh)
  11. Ratu (Piano Demo)
  12. Bisa Aja (Live from Tokyo)
  13. Anney, Rojak Satu!

Singles

As lead singer

YearTitleAlbum
2007"Batu & Golek"Aku.Muzik.Kamu
"Mahakarya Cinta"
"Gemuruh"
2008"Cuba"
"Sampai Syurga"
2009"Bencinta"Adrenalin
"Selamat Malam"
2010"Adrenalin"
"Hanyut"
2011"Karma"
2012"Antigraviti"Faizal Tahir
"Buta"
2013"Biar"
"Vortex"
2014"Faith" (feat. Jaclyn Victor)Non-album singles
"Assalamualaikum"Anatomi
2015"Sayang"
2016"Sejati"
"Dirgahayu" (with Siti Nurhaliza)
"Negaraku" (with Joe Flizzow, Altimet and SonaOne)
2017"Bukan Yang Pertama"
"Menang"
2018"Malaysia"Rojak
"Starfeather"
"Ragaman"
2019"Bisa Aja"
"Bikers Kental" (with Akim Ahmad)Non-album singles
"Ratu"Rojak
"Fire & Water"
2020"X Missing U" (with Dayang Nurfaizah, Yonnyboii and Tuju)Non-album singles
"Make It Through" (with Zee Avi)
"Sumandak"
"Kamu"
"Sad To Cry"
"Nobody"
"Empat Dara 2020" (with Elly Mazlein and Zizi Kirana)
2021"Luka Hati" (with Alan D)
"Aku Tanpa CintaMu 2021" (with Mirwana)Qibla
"Syahadah"
"Menang Bersama"ORTM Raikan Merdeka
2022"Alah Bisa" (with Amira Othman)Non-album singles
"Pandang Pandang, Jeling Jeling" (with Amira Othman)
"Santai"
2023"Jodoh Ajal Rezeki" (with Neelofa and Haris Ismail)

Guest singles

YearTitleArtist
2015"Inspirasi" Hafiz Suip
"Setia" Elizabeth Tan
2018"Buta"Caliph Buskers
2020"Payung Terjun"FML
2024"Campak Bintang" Dato' M. Nasir
"Perjuangan Takkan Tamat" (OST MLBB M6 World Championship) Mobile Legends: Bang Bang


Awards and nominations

Anugerah Industri Muzik Malaysia (AIM)

YearCategoryNominated WorkAlbum / MaterialResult
2008

(AIM15)

Best New ArtistFaizal TahirWon
Best Vocal Performance in an Album (Male) Aku.Muzik.Kamu Won
Best Engineered AlbumNominated
Best Rock AlbumWon
Best Musical Arrangement in a Song (Non-Malay)La Da Di DumNominated
Best SongMahakarya CintaNominated
Best AlbumWon
2009

(AIM16)

Best Music VideoSampai SyurgaAku.Muzik.KamuNominated
2010

(AIM17)

Best Vocal Performance in a Song (Male)Bencinta Adrenalin Nominated
Best Rock SongNominated
Best Rock AlbumWon
Best AlbumWon
2011

(AIM18)

Best Music VideoKarmaAdrenalinNominated
2012

(AIM19)

Best Vocal Performance in a Song (Male)Buta Faizal Tahir Nominated
Best Rock SongNominated
2013

(AIM20)

Best Vocal Performance in a Song (Male)BiarNominated
Best Rock SongVortexNominated
Best Album CoverNominated
2014–2016

(AIM22)

Best Vocal Performance in a Song (Duo/Collaboration)Setia (featured by Elizabeth Tan) Anatomi Nominated
Best Selling RingtoneWon
Best Vocal Performance in a Song (Male)SejatiNominated
Best SongWon
Best Pop SongWon
AssalamualaikumNominated
Best Musical Arrangement in a SongNominated

Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL)

YearSongAlbumComposerLyricistCategoryResult
2007 (AJL 22) Kasih Tercipta OST – Waris Jari HantuAjaiShuhaimi BabaBalladNominated
Mahakarya Cinta Aku.Muzik.KamuAudi MokMohd Shariza ShamsiriNominated
2008 (AJL 23) Cuba Audi MokFaizal TahirBalladNominated
Sampai Syurga Audi MokFaizal TahirWon
Audi MokFaizal TahirBest VocalWon
Audi MokFaizal TahirBest PerformanceWon
2009 (AJL 24) Bencinta AdrenalinAudi MokFaizal TahirOpenWon
  • 3rd Place
2010 (AJL 25) Selamat Malam Audi MokFaizal TahirOpenNominated
HanyutAudi MokFaizal TahirNominated
Audi MokFaizal TahirBest PerformanceWon
2011 (AJL 26)KarmaAudi MokFaizal TahirOpenWon
  • 3rd place
2015 (AJL 30) Assalamualaikum Audi Mok, Ezra Kong, Mike Chan, Omar K, Faizal TahirAudi Mok, Ezra Kong, Mike Chan, Omar K, Faizal TahirOpenWon
  • 2nd place

Anugerah Planet Muzik

YearCategoryNominated workAlbumResultLost To
2008Best New Male ArtistAku.Muzik.KamuWon
Most Popular Male ArtistWon
2009Malaysia's Most Popular ArtistNominated Siti Nurhaliza
Regional Most Popular ArtistNominated Siti Nurhaliza
2011Best Male ArtistAdrenalinWon
Malaysia's Best SongHanyutAdrenalinNominated Hafiz Suip – Awan Nano
Regional Most Popular ArtistNominated Siti Nurhaliza
2015Best Male ArtistNominated Judika
Malaysia's Best Song Assalamualaikum Won
Best Song Assalamualaikum Won
2016Best Collaboration (Song) Beautiful (with Aziz Harun)Won
Katakan (with Harris Baba)Nominated
Best Male Artist Sayang Nominated
Best Song (Malaysia)Nominated
Setia (with Elizabeth Tan)Nominated
Best Duo / GroupNominated
APM Most Popular SongNominated
YearCategoryResult
2008Popular TV Host (Male)Nominated
2009Popular Singer (Male)Nominated
2010Popular Singer (Male)Won
2011Popular Singer (Male)Nominated
2012Popular Singer (Male)Nominated

SHOUT! Awards

YearCategoryResultLost to
2009Hot Guy AwardWon
Stylo AwardNominatedDynas Mokhtar
2010Rockstar AwardNominatedBunkface
Power Vocal AwardWon
Hot Guy AwardNominatedHenry Golding

MTV Europe Music Awards

YearNominee/workAwardResultRef.
2015Faizal TahirBest Southeast Asian ActNominated [5]
2017Nominated [6]

References

  1. 1 2 "Ed Sheeran KL concert: Faizal Tahir to perform as opening act". The Rakyat Post. 6 March 2015.
  2. "Permohonan Maaf Terbuka Daripada Faizal Tahir" (in Malay). gua.com.my. 6 January 2008. Archived from the original on 31 March 2008.
  3. "Siaran langsung 8TV, Faizal digantung 3 bulan". Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). 19 January 2008.
  4. "Mufti Perlis hantar surat bantahan 'Jom Heboh'". mSTAR Online. 30 April 2008. Archived from the original on 1 May 2008. Retrieved 11 May 2008.
  5. "Vote for Faizal Tahir for Best Southeast Asia Act at the MTV Europe Music Awards!" . Retrieved 28 October 2017.
  6. "Breaking: The 2017 MTV EMA Nominations Are Here!". MTV EMA. 10 October 2017. Archived from the original on 6 October 2017. Retrieved 24 August 2018.