Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM) 16

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Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM) 16 Nominations List


AIM 16 will be held at the PWTC on 2nd May 2009.


Nominations

1. Best New Artiste

Hujan
Joe Flizzow
Malique
Meet Uncle Hussain
Suki

2. Best Vocal Performance in an Album (Male)

Aizat – Lagu Kita
Bob AF2 – Cinta Terhalang
Reshmonu – Doa Untuk Dia
Reshmonu – Sayu
Rithan (Deja Voodoo Spells) – Rock ‘N’ Roll (English)


3. Best Vocal Performance in an Album (Female)

Ayu – Hanya Di Mercu
Dina – Sejauh Ini
Shila – Memori Tercipta
Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza – Di Kayangan Kita
Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza – Di Taman Teman


4. Best Vocal Performance in an Album (Group)

Ajai & Marsha – Sayang
All One – Bilal bin Rabah
Pop Shuvit – Marabahaya (International Version)
Rabbani – Bila Nur Melimpah Di Hati
Raihan – Assubhu Bada


5. Best Album Cover (Designer)

Florence Lee – Hawa – Nikki
Nadia Jasmin – President – Joe Flizzow
Nicholas Chong – Transit – Altered Frequency
Nizam Rahmat – Satu – Ferhad
Vignes Balasingam – Remain Unknown – Estranged


6. Best Album Recording

JD Wong – Remain Unknown – Estranged
Nick Lee, Greg Henderson & CL Toh – Finally/Akhirnya – Suki
Paul Morisson – Satu – Ferhad
Puja, Edry, Bajai & Yudi – Adam 3 – Adam
Reshmonu, Murali, Will Quinell & CL Toh – Harapan – Reshmonu


7. Best Music Video (Director)

Douglas Lim – Hanya Di Mercu – Ayu
Douglas Lim – Sampai Syurga – Faizal Tahir
Kerol – Mati Hidup Kembali – Butterfingers
Kerol – 1000 Tahun (Mahu Hidup) – Butterfingers
Reshmonu – Oh Anok Anok – Reshmonu


8. Best Ethnic Pop Album (Artiste/Producer)

Khazanah Pujangga – Syura
Lentera Timur – Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza
Selagi Ada Rindu – Pak Long (Shafie Ahmad)
Zapin Suri – Haziq


9. Best Ethnic Pop Song (Composer/Lyricist)

Di Kayangan Kita – Johari The – Keon - Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza
Di Taman Teman – Fauzi Marzuki – Hairul Anuar Harun – Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza
Dirgahayu – Radeen Sri – Hairul Anuar Harun – Ramlah Ram
Nafas Cahaya – M.Nasir – Loloq – Misha Omar
Zapin Suri – Pak Ngah – Siso Kopratasa – Haziq


10. Best Nasyid Album (Artiste/Producer)

Allah Habeebi – Mawi
Istimewa Tiada Dua – Nice
Nasyid Nostalgia Memori The Zikir – Nazrey Johari
Nostalgia Nadamurni – Rabbani
Setia – Wildan


11. Best Nasyid Song (Composer/Lyricist)

Allah Habeebi – Farihin – Yasin – Mawi
Bila Nur Melimpah Di Hati – Asri Ibrahim – Ito Lara – Rabbani
Kemuliaan Al-Quran – Amin InTeam – Amin InTeam – InTeam
Serulah Namanya – M.Nasir – AD Samad – Mawi
Teman Hakiki – Ku Sham – Dr.Mohd Asri – Mawi


12. Best Rock Album (Artiste/Producer)

Bongkar – Kristal – Kristal & Bong
Hujan – Hujan – Noh Hujan
Keamanan – Nrocinu – Mus May
Kembali – Butterfingers – Butterfingers/Faizal Shahrin
Modern Minimals Glamour – The Times – Gizmo Records


13. Best Rock Song (Composer/Lyricist)

1000 Tahun (Mahu Hidup) – Loque – Loque – Butterfingers
Aurora – Estranged – Estranged – Estranged
Bila Aku Sudah Tiada – Noh Hujan – Noh Hujan – Hujan
Dugaannya – Noh Hujan – Noh Hujan – Hujan
Yang Pernah – Estranged – Estranged – Estranged


14. Best Pop Album (Artiste/Producer)

Alyah – Alyah
Arus Qudus – Yassin
Harapan – Reshmonu
Misha Omar – Misha Omar
Percubaan Pertama – Aizat


15. Best Pop Song (Composer/Lyricist)

Cinta Adam Dan Hawa – Azmeer – Loloq – Misha Omar
Dingin – Azlan Abu Hassan – Azalea – Ziana Zain
Ketentuan – Azlan Abu Hassan – AD Samad – Ramlah Ram
Lagu Kita – Aizat Amdan – Aizat Amdan – Aizat
Sampai Di Sini – Ajai – Slen – Misha Omar


16. Best Hip Hop Song (Composer/Lyricist)

Bergerak – Johan Ishak, Ceza Mutyara, Khalid Kamal & Saiful Amri – Johan Ishak, Ceza Mutyara, Khalid Kamal & Saiful Amri - Joe Flizzow feat Joeniar Arief
Isabella – Johan Ishak, Iman Ishak & Search - Johan Ishak, Iman Ishak & Search – Joe Flizzow feat Hady Mirza
Mengapa Harus Bercinta ? – Johan Ishak, Terrytyelee & Hady Mirza - Johan Ishak, Terrytyelee & Hady Mirza – Joe Flizzow
Mantera Beradu – Malique, D’Navigator & M.Nasir – Malique & M.Nasir – Malique feat M.Nasir
OK – DJ Fuzz, Malique & Cat Farish – Malique & Cat Farish – Malique feat Cat Fabuloso


17. Best Local English Album (Artiste/Producer)

Dark Sun Big Rain – Karen Nunis Blackstone
President – Joe Flizzow
Remain Unknown – Estranged
Take Five with Juita Suwito at Avanti – Juita Suwito
Tapestry of Life – Shal Sagan


18. Best Local English Song (Composer/Lyricist)

All Around My World – Johan Ishak & Ceza Mutyara - Johan Ishak & Ceza Mutyara – Joe Flizzow
Dances of The Spirit – Estranged – Estranged – Estranged
In No Time – Estranged – Estranged & Chow Ken Chung – Estranged
KL Streets – Malique & D’Navigator – Malique – Malique feat Lah
Marabahaya (International Version) – Pop Shuvit & Dandee – Samsol Nahar, Dandee, Moots, Daly, Thaitanium & Jamir Garcia – Pop Shuvit


19. Best Local Chinese Album (Artiste/Producer)

Homely Life – Rynn Lim – Ryan Lim
Man Jiang Hong – Man Jiang Hong – Alex San
Meet to Listen – Cheng Lee – Cheng Lee
The Real Hou Ren – Hou Ren – Lee Nai Kong
Will Be Good – Will Ng – Cheng Lee, Will Ng & David Koon


20. Best Local Chinese Song (Composer/Lyricist)

He, She & Me – Cheng Lee – Cheng Lee – Cheng Lee
Man Jiang Hong – Alex San – Ah Guan – Man Jiang Hong
Missy Missy – Will Ng – Will Ng – Will Ng
Prisoner – Will Ng – Will Ng – Will Ng
Zhong Du – Alex San – Yap Kah Heng – Man Jiang Hong


21. Best Local Indian Album (Artiste/Producer)

Agarem – Agarem
Ethirrpaarkiren – Anbarasan & Anuratha
Veera Puranam – Chakra Sonic


22. Best Local Indian Song (Composer/Lyricist)

Enna Venum – Coco Nantha – Coco Nantha – Agarem
Ethirrpaarkiren – Anbarasan – Divya Saraswathy – Anbarasan & Anuratha
Sottu Sotta Remix – Sundrra – Coco Nantha – Agarem
Sudum Mannil – Sundrra – Coco Nantha – No Entry
Tu Khendi She – Goldkartz – Arvinder Raina – Goldkartz feat Arvin


23. Best Malay Song By A Foreign Artiste

Aku Dan Dirimu – Ari Lasso & Bunga Citra Lestari
Ayat-Ayat Cinta – Rossa
Bila Rasaku Ini Rasamu – Kerispatih
Matahariku – Agnes Monica
Menjaga Hati – Yovie & Nuno


24. Best Musical Arrangement In A Song

Audi Mok – Pada Cintanya – Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza
Azlan Abu Hassan – Tiada Maaf – Danell Lee
Estranged – Aurora – Estranged
Fauzi Marzuki – Di Taman Teman – Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza
Sham Kamikaze – Bukan Mimpi – Farhan



AIM 16 Roadshow Schedule

The finalists will be presented through a nationwide roadshow as follows:

Kuantan Parade, Pahang (4 April)
Plaza Alam Sentral, Shah Alam (11 April)
Village Mall, Sungai Petani (18 April)
Queensbay Mall, Pulau Pinang (25 April)

Make a date with them.

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Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM) 16 - Second Press Conference



Malaysian music industry's most prized treasure is up for grabs once again.


Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM) 16, Malaysia’s most premier awards show which is likened to our very own Grammies, is evolving into a truly Malaysian awards show as it continues its trend which was initiated last year to honor all Malaysian music and not just the Malay music industry. Although the ultimate prize of record of the year is still reserved currently for the Malay music industry, it’s only a matter of time before all Malaysian music will qualify to vie for that exclusive title, a sentiment echoed by AIM organising Chairman Rosmin Hashim and supported by its general manager Jennifer Thompson. The awards show also seems to be heading towards the more urban direction of the Malaysian music scene with both independent players & reality talent show graduates making up the bulk of the nominees.

AIM 16 which will be held once again at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) on 2nd May 2009, promises to be a bigger and more exciting event this year with its line up of new school nominees, presenters and performers scheduled to grace the 2 ½ hour extragavanza. It will be hosted once again by singing sensation Adibah Noor & actor/comedian Adflin Shauki, and supported by actor/host Nazrudin Rahman & actress/host Sazzy Falak on the (yes you heard me) Blue Carpet. It will be aired live on NTV 7 from 8.30pm, and will also be broadcast over Hot FM & Fly FM, with the main sponsors being Celcom.

A total of 22 Malay, 10 English, 3 Indian, 3 Chinese and 1 international category is being contested, which saw AIM 16 receiving a total of 700 nominations this year, but with just 54 albums being nominated. A much lower figure than the previous year, but industry veteran and PAIMM Chairman Datuk Aziz Bakar suggested at a recent press conference that it was because of the low number of albums being produced due to the economic downturn and the escalating costs of production. He further suggested that the industry needed stimulus packages in the form of matching grants by the government to resuscitate the industry. On the contrary, Rentak Sejuta feels that the low production may only apply to mainstream albums by major labels and not indie producers who have been churning out an unbelievable amount of releases over the last couple of years, even with limited budgets. But a matching grant will certainly be welcomed by everyone in the industry.

Of course this is clearly amplified by the fact that so many independent bands & independent artistes seem to be taking centrestage at the most prestigious event of the year, with nomination leaders Estranged charging in with 8 nominations in 7 categories & Joe Flizzow smooth talking his way with 7 nominations in 5 categories. Other indie hotshots in the competition include popular bands Hujan, AJL winners Meet Uncle Hussain, Altered Frequency, Butterfingers, Pop Shuvit, The Times, Rithan (From Deja Vodoo Spells) and AIM veteran Reshmonu, who is competing with songs from his first Malay album. Incredibly he is in a enviable position to grab the best male vocalist category with two songs nominated, but his opponents are certainly no pushovers with Aizat, Bob AF2 & Rithan looking equally convincing. And for the first time in AIM history, two non Malay artistes are monopolizing the category, further cementing the fact that AIM is turning out to be a true blue (red, white & yellow) Malaysian awards.

The strongest contender from the mainstream arena continues to be AIM legend Datuk Siti Nurhaliza who comes in with 7 nominations in 4 categories, including 2 nominations in the female vocalist category, 2 for best ethnic pop song, 1 for song arrangement and another for best ethnic pop album. Other mainstream contenders include 8TV’s reality show alumni of Dina, Ayu & Shila who will be seeking to give Datuk Siti a decent challenge in the female vocalist category, and the trio of Misha Omar with three nominations, Ziana Zain & the legendary Ramlah Ram who will be wrestling Aizat for the best pop song award.

The best rock album category will see classic rockers Kristal & Nrocinu riffing their way against new indie stars Hujan & The Times, as well as indie pioneers Butterfingers, while the best rock song category belongs entirely to the current indie crop of Hujan (2), Estranged (2) & the re-emerging Butterfingers. We are keen to know who will be the ultimate guitar heroes this year?

Among the most interesting battles that will take place will be in the best vocal performance for a group category, which will see three mega nasyid groups Raihan, Rabbani & All One, take on blistering rap rock band Pop Shuvit & the mainstream pop duo of Ajai & Marsha.

The newest category being introduced, in recognition of the Malay hip hop music scene, will see a straight fight between Malaysian hip hop masters, Malique (of Two Phat fame) with 2 nominations & Joe Flizzow with 3.

The best local Indian song category which was introduced last year (along with the best Indian album, best Chinese song & album) will see more than local Tamil songs competiting for honours, with urban Bhangra group Goldkartz throwing in a Punjabi “jelabi” to the mix. It can’t get sweeter than this for all music lovers in the country who are open to a truly urban Malaysian musical experience.

The indie guys once again corner the best English song category with Joe Flizzow, Estranged & Pop Shuvit, vying for honours. But what is interesting is the play for the best English album, which finds Sarawakian guitar totting singer songwriter Shal Sagan (of Miz D’meaner fame), in the company of blues/jazz singer Karen Nunis Blackstone, award winning indie rockers Estranged, hip hop daddy-o Joe Flizzow & contemporary siren Juita Suwito, showcasing the amazing diversity in the English music scene in the country.

Among the artistes scheduled to perform on awards night is multi award winning rock singer Faizal Tahir (who is also nominated for best music video), Meet Uncle Hussain, Hujan, Misha Omar, Sheila Majid & M.Nasir, as well as special performances by local Indian music nominees Goldkartz & Chakra Sonic & local Chinese music nominee Man Jiang Hong, plus international guest star Rossa from
Indonesia, who is expected to duet with someone in this line up, but we won't spoil the surprise.

Presenters for the momentous occasion will include AIM nominee Aizat, jazz diva Noryn Aziz, teen pop idol Dafi, rapper Hanny Madu, contemporary singers Atilia & Jaclyn Victor, host and actress Leya, rocker Rahim Maarof, veteran ballader Salamiah Hassan and soprana singer cum vocal coach Syafinaz Selamat, making it a broad mix of current & veteran stars from various genres to excite and entice us.

It is clearly evident the that musical landscape in Malaysia is rapidly changing as more and more independent & urban acts start to muscle in on the tried (or tired) and tested mainstream stars, and with contemporary award shows like AIM giving them the opportunity and the due recognition, it certainly augurs well for the industry as a whole. No longer is a potential Malaysian artiste at the mercy of major labels, and anyone today can be a contender for a major music award in this new era, as long as they produce works of quality that is appreciated by their peers and the music loving public.

We are glad AIM is paving the way for the Malaysian music industry of the future by growing along with it and quickly adapting to new ideas and visions, by brighter, fresher, & more industrious proponents of local music, and by looking beyond just the Malay music industry.

Don't miss the most exciting event of the year.




Chakra Sonic here are nominated for the Best Local Indian Album.


New look Faizal Tahir's Sampai Syurga which narrowly missed being Song of The Year at AJL is nominated for Best Music Video.


Dafi & Faizal catching up before the start of the press conference.


"Lang chais" Man Jiang Hong, are nominated in two Chinese language categories for best album & song.


The press and guest starting to get comfortable.


Turning up in full force to support the biggest wards show in the country.


The panel comprising of sponsors Celcom's Zalman Affendy, AIM 16 Deputy Organising Chariman Rosmin Hashim, PAIMM Chairman Datuk Aziz Bakar & NTV7's General Manager Airin Zainul take questions from the press.


Faizal Tahir was thrilled to be part of AIM 16 again.


Dafi was equally as thrilled.


Rock star Rahim Maarof was almost unrecognisable.


Catch jazz diva Noryn Aziz at AIM 16.


Among the guests were Liyana from indie group Estrella & M-Ji from urban Bhangra group Goldkartz.


Celebrity line up of presenters, performers & award winners for AIM 16.



For more info on AIM 16: www.ntv7.com.my/aim16/


Watch out for our AIM predictions article coming up on Wednesday, 29th April 2009, where we predict who will win and tell you why.

Watch out also for our story on the outsiders in AIM 16 coming up on Thursday, 30th April 2009.