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. He has won multiple Anugerah Industri Muzik awards (Malaysian equivalent to Grammy Awards), Anugerah Juara Lagu and Anugerah Planet Muzik awards. 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.
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: Chariot – Gavin DeGraw (Top 20) I Don't Wanna Be – Gavin DeGraw (Top 12) With A Little Help From My Friends – Joe Cocker (Top 10) Are You Gonna Be My Girl – Jet (Top 9) L.O.V.E.- Ashlee Simpson (Top 8) Warisan Wanita Terakhir – Teacher's Pet (Top 7) Elevation – U2 (Top 6) Superstition – Stevie Wonder (Top 6) Kenangan Terindah – Samsons (Top 3) Mahakarya Cinta – Original composition (Grand Finale) Medley of We Will Rock You, L.O.V.E. and I Don't Wanna Be – Queen, Ashlee Simpson and Gavin DeGraw (Grand Finale)
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. 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. Days after the end of the ban, the Mufti of Perlis, Dato' Dr. Asri Zainul Abidin, issued a grievance to TV3 against having Faizal perform at the Konsert Jom Heboh, which was held in the first weekend of May.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes 2010 Lu Pikirlah Sendiri de Movie Himself Cameo appearance 2024 Pendekar Awang: Darah Indera Gajah Utusan To' Ku Paloh Special appearance
Television Year Program Role Notes 2018 I Can See Your Voice Malaysia Himself Guest artist, season 1
Discography
Studio albums Album Information Track listAku.Muzik.Kamu Release Date: 22 November 2007 Format: CD Label: Monkey Bone Records Invitation Batu & Golek Kerna Kamu Aku Punya Kamu Sempurna Cuba Sampai Syurga La Da Di Dum Mungkin Ku Tak Bisa Mestikah Ada Yang Lain Mahakarya Cinta (Orchestra Version) Sampai Syurga (Acoustic Version) Gemuruh Mahakarya CintaAdrenalin Release Date: 31 Januari 2010 Format: CD, Digital Download Label: Monkey Bone Records Adrenalin Superhero Selamat Malam Karma Hanyut Bencinta Hanyut (Acoustic Version) SemestaFaizal Tahir Release Date: 31 March 2013 Format: CD, Digital Download Label: Monkey Bone Records Vortex Bintang Biar Selalu Halusinasi 7 Permaisuri Buta Mati Anti Graviti Anatomi Release Date: 4 November 2016 Format: CD, Digital Download Label: Warner Music Malaysia Assalamualaikum Suriram Sejati Menang Bukan Yang Pertama Sayang Setia Dirgahayu Negaraku Assalamualaikum (ABPBH 2014) Assalamualaikum AJL 30 Assalamualaikum (Acoustic)Rojak Release Date: 2 August 2019 Format: CD, Digital Download Label: Faithful Music, Warner Music Malaysia Ragaman Ratu Starfeather Kamu Bisa Aja Malaysia This is Anfield Until We Meet Again Fire & Water Starfeather (Live from Aceh) Ratu (Piano Demo) Bisa Aja (Live from Tokyo) Anney, Rojak Satu!
Singles
As lead singer Year TitleAlbum2007"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) rowspan="1" "Assalamualaikum"Anatomi2015"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) rowspan="1" "Ratu"Rojak"Fire & Water"2020"X Missing U" (with Dayang Nurfaizah, Yonnyboii and Tuju) rowspan="8" "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 Merdeka2022"Alah Bisa" (with Amira Othman) rowspan="4" "Pandang Pandang, Jeling Jeling" (with Amira Othman)"Santai" 2023"Jodoh Ajal Rezeki" (with Neelofa and Haris Ismail)
Guest singles Year Title Artist 2015"Inspirasi"Hafiz Suip"Setia" Elizabeth Tan2018"Buta"Caliph Buskers2020"Payung Terjun"FML2024"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) Year Category Nominated Work Album / Material Result 2008 (AIM15) Best New Artist Faizal Tahir Best Vocal Performance in an Album (Male) Aku.Muzik.Kamu Best Engineered Album Best Rock Album Best Musical Arrangement in a Song (Non-Malay) La Da Di Dum Best Song Mahakarya Cinta Best Album 2009 (AIM16) Best Music Video Sampai Syurga Aku.Muzik.Kamu 2010 (AIM17) Best Vocal Performance in a Song (Male) Bencinta Adrenalin Best Rock Song Best Rock Album Best Album 2011 (AIM18) Best Music Video Karma Adrenalin 2012 (AIM19) Best Vocal Performance in a Song (Male)ButaFaizal Tahir Best Rock Song 2013 (AIM20) Best Vocal Performance in a Song (Male) Biar Best Rock Song Vortex Best Album Cover 2014–2016 (AIM22) Best Vocal Performance in a Song (Duo/Collaboration)Setia (featured by Elizabeth Tan) Anatomi Best Selling Ringtone Best Vocal Performance in a Song (Male) Sejati Best Song Best Pop Song Assalamualaikum Best Musical Arrangement in a Song
Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL) Year Song Album Composer Lyricist Category Result 2007 (AJL 22) Kasih Tercipta OST – Waris Jari Hantu Ajai Shuhaimi Baba Ballad Mahakarya Cinta Aku.Muzik.Kamu Audi Mok Mohd Shariza Shamsiri 2008 (AJL 23) Cuba Audi Mok Faizal Tahir Ballad Sampai Syurga Audi Mok Faizal Tahir Audi Mok Faizal Tahir Best Vocal Audi Mok Faizal Tahir Best Performance 2009 (AJL 24) Bencinta Adrenalin Audi Mok Faizal Tahir Open 3rd Place 2010 (AJL 25) Selamat Malam Audi Mok Faizal Tahir Open Hanyut Audi Mok Faizal Tahir Audi Mok Faizal Tahir Best Performance 2011 (AJL 26) Karma Audi Mok Faizal Tahir Open 3rd place2015 (AJL 30) Assalamualaikum Audi Mok, Ezra Kong, Mike Chan, Omar K, Faizal Tahir Audi Mok, Ezra Kong, Mike Chan, Omar K, Faizal Tahir Open 2nd place
Anugerah Planet Muzik Year Category Nominated work Album Result Lost To 2008 Best New Male Artist Aku.Muzik.Kamu Most Popular Male Artist 2009 Malaysia's Most Popular Artist Siti Nurhaliza Regional Most Popular Artist Siti Nurhaliza 2011 Best Male Artist Adrenalin Malaysia's Best Song Hanyut Adrenalin Hafiz Suip – Awan Nano Regional Most Popular Artist Siti Nurhaliza 2015 Best Male Artist Judika Malaysia's Best Song Assalamualaikum Best Song Assalamualaikum 2016 Best Collaboration (Song) Beautiful (with Aziz Harun) Katakan (with Harris Baba) Best Male Artist Sayang Best Song (Malaysia) Setia (with Elizabeth Tan) Best Duo / Group APM Most Popular Song
Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian (ABPBH) Year Category Result 2008 Popular TV Host (Male) 2009 Popular Singer (Male) 2010 Popular Singer (Male) 2011 Popular Singer (Male) 2012 Popular Singer (Male)
SHOUT! Awards Year Category Result Lost to 2009 Hot Guy Award Stylo Award Dynas Mokhtar 2010 Rockstar Award Bunkface Power Vocal Award Hot Guy Award Henry Golding
MTV Europe Music Awards YearNominee/workAwardResultRef.2015Faizal Tahir Best Southeast Asian Act2017
References
External links
All About Faizal (from One in a Million's official site) Recording Label: Monkey Bone
Rockensteiners: Official Fan Club Blog & Forum