Ahli Fiqir was a Singaporean hip hop group consisting of Samsolnahar Sibengat (Tukang Kata), Fadali Mohd Darif (Daly Filsuf), Noor Hidayati Mohamed Yusop (Mawar Berduri) and Ceza Mutyara (DJ Cza).[1][2][3] The group, whose career spanned 8 years and widely known in Singapore and Malaysia, known for preserving the Malay language into their music, and has several hit singles including "Samseng", "Angguk-Angguk, Geleng-Geleng", "Tik Tok Simpati", "2x5", "Dia Datang" and "Derita Merindu". Ahli Fiqir disbanded in 2010.[4][5]

Ahli Fiqir
OriginSingapore
Genres
Years active2002–2010, 2012
Labels
Past members
  • Samsolnahar Sibengat (Tukang Kata)
  • Fadali Mohd Darif (Daly Filsuf)
  • Noor Hidayati Mohamed Yusop (Mawar Berduri)
  • Ceza Mutyara (DJ Cza)

History

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Ahli Fiqir established in 2002 initially consisted of 3 original members - Fadali Mohd Darif (Daly Ahlifiqir; later known as Daly Filsuf), Samsolnahar Sibengat (Tukang Kata) and Noor Hidayati Mohamed Yusop (Mawar Berduri). The group itself was named after one of its members, Daly's stage name. Shortly after the group's formation, Ceza Mutyara or DJ Cza joined them, completing the group as a quartet.[6] In 2005, Ahli Fiqir released their first single, "Samseng", followed by their debut album, Hari Ini Dalam Sejarah. In 2006, the group won Best Singaporean Artist at the 2006 Anugerah Planet Muzik while their debut album won the Best Singaporean Album.

A year later, their second album, Rap Untuk Rakyat was released in mid-2007, two singles were released for the album.[7][8] In 2008, Ahli Fiqir alongside Pop Shuvit (Malaysia), Saint Loco (Indonesia), Thaitanium, Silksounds and M.E.M. (all from Thailand) and Slapshock (Philippines) formed the supergroup known as Project E.A.R. (Project East Asian Revolution), a collective consists of Southeast Asian musicians.[9] The group later released their debut and only EP, Irama Berima in 2009, this time without Tukang Kata who left due to other commitments, Ahli Fiqir then continued as a trio.[10] In April 2010, the group announced that they had officially disbanded.[4][5] However, in 2012, the group reunited for short period to perform at the special concert to thanking their fans who supported them for years. The group has since gone indefinite hiatus as all of its members concentrated on their respective personal lives and careers.

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details
Hari Ini Dalam Sejarah
Rap Untuk Rakyat
  • Released: June 2007
  • Labels: Powder Records, Warner Music Malaysia
  • Formats: CD, cassette, digital download

Extended play

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Title Album details
Irama Berima
  • Released: August 2009
  • Labels: Powder Records, Warner Music Malaysia
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Singles

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Title Year
"Samseng" 2005
"Angguk-Angguk, Geleng-Geleng"
"Tik Tok Simpati" 2006
"2x5" 2007
"Dia Datang" 2008
"Fiqir Fiqir" 2009
"Derita Merindu"

Other appearances

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Title Year Performing artist(s)
"Alhamdulillah" 2004 Too Phat, Yasin Sulaiman, Daly Ahli Fiqir, Dian Sastrowardoyo
"Pop Yeh Yeh" V.E, Joe Flizzow, Daly Ahli Fiqir
"Sayang Sayang" 2007 Altimet, Mawar Berduri
"Suara Kaki Lima" Pop Shuvit, Ahli Fiqir
"A.E.I.O.U." 2008 Elliza Razak, Ahli Fiqir
"Usah" Suki Low, Daly Ahli Fiqir
"Zakiah" 2009 Jinbara, Ahli Fiqir
"Jangan Lama-Lama" 2010

Awards and nominations

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Year Awards Category Recipient/Nominated work(s) Result
2006 2006 Anugerah Planet Muzik Best Singaporean Artist Ahli Fiqir Won
Best Singaporean Album Hari ini Dalam Sejarah Won
13rd Anugerah Industri Muzik Best New Artist Ahli Fiqir Nominated
Best Music Video "Angguk-Angguk, Geleng-Geleng" Nominated
2010 17th Anugerah Industri Muzik Best Hip Hop Album Irama Berima Nominated

References

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  1. ^ "Kenali anggota Ahli Fiqir" (in Malay). CyBerita. 28 July 2005. Archived from the original on 28 July 2005. Retrieved 28 August 2011.
  2. ^ Abdul Aziz Itar (2 June 2005). "Ahli Fiqir - Ajak berfikir melalui rap". Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). Retrieved 28 August 2011.[dead link]
  3. ^ Zul Husni Abdul Hamid (17 April 2006). "Ahli Fiqir tidak mahu jadi jaguh kampung" (in Malay). Berita Harian. Retrieved 28 August 2011.[dead link]
  4. ^ a b "CAK: Ahli Fiqir berpecah" (in Malay). Harian Metro. 21 February 2010. Archived from the original on 6 May 2010. Retrieved 22 April 2010.
  5. ^ a b Afifi Hafiz Mohd Nor (29 April 2010). "Tiada lagi Ahli Fiqir" (in Malay). Kosmo!. Archived from the original on 30 April 2010. Retrieved 28 August 2011.
  6. ^ "Ahli Fiqir thrilled to perform for green cause". The Star Online. 5 July 2007. Retrieved 30 August 2010.
  7. ^ Radin Sri Ghazali (4 July 2007). "Rap Untuk Rakyat ubati rindu peminat Ahli Fiqir" (in Malay). mStar Online. Archived from the original on 24 February 2012. Retrieved 28 August 2011.
  8. ^ "Ahli Fiqir tinggal keluarga kerana hip hop". Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). 24 July 2007. Retrieved 28 August 2011.[dead link]
  9. ^ "Gempak habis... Gabungan pemuzik handalan Asia dalam Project E.A.R" (in Malay). XTRA. 8 August 2019. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
  10. ^ Shahril Adzrin Jamil (19 August 2009). "Ahli Fiqir teruskan perjuangan tanpa tukang kata" (in Malay). mStar Online. Retrieved 29 August 2011.
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