Zamani Slam

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 Year Title Role Notes 1999 Bara Ziman

Telemovie Year Title Role TV channel 2002 Syair Si Pari-Pari IkmalVCD 2003 Hantu Joe 2004 Celak Pak Andam Firdaus

Television Year Title Role TV channel 2018 Gegar Vaganza (Season 5) Participant Astro Ria

Awards and nominations

Anugerah Industri Muzik Anugerah Industri Muzik Malaysia (AIM) Year Category Nominated work Result 1996 Best Vocal Performance in Album (Male) Terbaik Slam Best Song Gerimis Mengundang 1997 Best Vocal Performance in Album (Male) Slam Live Concert Unplugged Best Rock Album Slam Live Concert Unplugged Kembara Award 1998 Best Vocal Performance in Album (Male) Slam Live Concert Unplugged 2 Best Pop Album Slam Live Concert Unplugged 2 1999 Best Vocal Performance in Album (Male) Dalam Harapan Best Pop Album Dalam Harapan 2003 Best Vocal Performance in Album (Male) Syair Si Pari-Pari Best Song Syair Si Pari-Pari

Anugerah Juara Lagu Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL) Year Song Composer Lyricist Result 1996 Gerimis Mengundang Saari Amri Saari Amri 2002 Syair Si Pari-Pari Aidit Alfian Ad Samad 2004 Kala Hujan Aidit Alfian Loloq

Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian (ABPBH) Year Category Result 1995 Popular Collaboration/Duo/Group (with Slam) 1996 Popular Collaboration/Duo/Group (with Slam) 1997/98 Popular Collaboration/Duo/Group (with Slam) 2002 Popular Male Singer

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