Hujan

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Hujan
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Background information
Origin Miri & Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Genres Alternative rock [1] [2]
Years active2005 (2005)–present
Labels
  • Noh Phrofile Enterprise
  • Hujan Selaseh Sdn Bhd
  • FMC Music Sdn Bhd
Members
Past members
  • Hang Dimas
  • Nazeri Nazirul (Dukegong)
  • Azhar Imran (Jaja)
Website hikaririders.com

Hujan ("Rain") is a Malaysian indie rock band formed in Kuala Lumpur, in 2005. It was founded by vocalist Noh Salleh and lead guitarist AG Coco. Fans of Hujan are called Raingers. [3]

Contents

Hujan released its first two EPs in 2007, 1, 2, 3, Go! and Check Check Rock Rock, released by independent record label Noh Phrofile Enterprise. Hujan found mainstream success and strength of radio airplay with Pagi Yang Gelap, a single from 1, 2, 3, Go!. It was popular on indie radio stations such as XFM. Another popular single, from their debut self-titled album Hujan (2008), Bila Aku Sudah Tiada, received many nominations, and, in 2009, won Best Song at Anugerah Muzik Malaysia AIM. They have released six studio albums, as well as one live album, Live at Planet Hollywood (2009).

Noh Hujan, the frontman of Hujan, has released his own music projects under his real name, Noh Salleh.

History

In 2005, Noh Salleh uploaded a few demos as a personal solo project onto Myspace. [4] AG Coco, who at the time was a music student, contacted Noh to perform his songs as study material. Noh Salleh and Hang Dimas played their first gig on 17 February 2006 at Malam Pesta Gagalis Ubu in Lost Generation Space as Hujan. The band released their first two EPs, 1, 2, 3, Go! and Check Check Rock Rock both in 2007. Hujan won Best Rock Album and Best Rock Song on Anugerah Industri Muzik in 2009. [5]

In September 2009, Noh Salleh invited Izzat Uzaini to join Hujan through a text message, who was looking for a new bassist for Mencari Konklusi Tour.

Band members

Current members

Former members

Timeline

Hujan

Discography

Original soundtrack
Compilations

Awards and nominations

Anugerah Planet Muzik
YearCategorySongAlbumResultLose to
2009Best Vocal Performances on Song for Duo/New BandPagi Yang GelapHujanNominated Kotak Beraksi
Duo / Best BandNominated Yovie & NunoThe Special One
Best SongPagi Yang GelapNominated Nidji Laskar Pelangi
Best AlbumNominated Afgan Confession No. 1
Most Popular Malaysian ArtistNominated Siti Nurhaliza
Most Popular Regional ArtistNominated
2011Most Popular Regional ArtistNominated
Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL)
YearSongAlbumComposerWriterCategoryResult
2009 (AJL24)Aku SkandalHujan Noh NohOpenNominated
2010 (AJL25)Mencari KonklusiMencari KonklusiNohNohOpenNominated
Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian (ABPBH)
YearCategoryResult
2008 Penyanyi Berkumpulan / Duo PopularNominated
2009 Penyanyi Duo / Berkumpulan PopularNominated
Shout! Awards
YearCategoryResult
2009 Break Out AwardNominated
Rockstar AwardNominated
2010 Rockstar AwardNominated
Versus TV9
YearCategoryWeekVoted PercentageResult
2012Battle of The Band850.6% (Final Stage)Won [6]

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