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.
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 .
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. 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.
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 Noh Salleh – vocals, rhythm guitar (2005–present) AG Coco – lead guitar, producer (2005–present) Azham Ahmad – drums (2005–present) Izzat Uzaini – bass (2009–present)
Former members Hang Dimas – keyboard Azhar Imran "Jaja" – bass Nazeri Nazirul "Dukegong" – bass Timeline
Discography
Studio albums Hujan (2008) Mencari Konklusi (2009) Lonely Soldier Boy (2010) Sang Enemy (2012) Jika Sempat (2016) Pelangi Dan Kau (2020)
EP 1, 2, 3, Go! (2007) Check Check Rock Rock (2007) Hujan UK Release (2008) Suria (2018) Pelangi Dan Kau (2020)
Original soundtracks Jiwa Kelajuan (OST Impak Maksima) Bahgia (OST Kisah Cinta)
Compilations CD Issue-9 Majalah JUNK: Pagi Yang Gelap Support Our Local Act Volume 1: Bila Aku Sudah Tiada
Awards and nominations
Anugerah Planet Muzik Year Category Song Album Result 2009 Best Vocal Performances on Song for Duo/New Band Pagi Yang Gelap Hujan Duo / Best Band Best Song Pagi Yang Gelap Best Album Most Popular Malaysian Artist Most Popular Regional Artist 2011 Most Popular Regional Artist
Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL) Year Song Album Category Result 2009 (AJL24) Aku Skandal Hujan Open 2010 (AJL25) Mencari Konklusi Mencari Konklusi Open
Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian (ABPBH) Year Category Result 2008 Penyanyi Berkumpulan / Duo Popular 2009 Penyanyi Duo / Berkumpulan Popular
Shout! Awards Year Category Result 2009 Break Out Award Rockstar Award 2010 Rockstar Award
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