Nur Aisyah binte Aziz (Jawi: نور عايشه بنت عزيز; born 21 May 1994) better known by her stage name Aisyah Aziz is a Singaporean singer-songwriter and actress.
She came in sixth place on the tenth season of the Malaysian singing reality show, Akademi Fantasia. She is the younger sister of Singaporean actor and singer, Aliff Aziz.
Early life Aisyah Aziz was born in Singapore on 21 May 1994, into a Malay family of mixed Arab ancestry. She has an older brother, Aliff, an actor and singer based in Malaysia, and a twin sister, Nur Ain.
She attended Zhenghua Secondary School with her older brother, she filmed an episode of Zaman Sekolah 2 at the school.
Career Aisyah started taking part in singing competitions at age 11. At 19, Aisyah participated in the popular singing reality show Akademi Fantasia season 10 in 2013, reaching the finals and finishing in sixth. Her debut single, "Mimpi", produced by Faizal Tahir and Omar K. was first performed during the Akademi Fantasia finals. In the wake of Akademi Fantasia, in 2015, Aisyah formed the short-lived Malay girl group, The Lomas, with fellow Akademi Fantasia alumni Amira Othman, Nabila Razali, and Indah Ruhaila. The Lomas released two singles together "Bila Larut Malam" and "Rindu".Kemalia Othman (16 October 2015). The Lomas disappointed with the cold reception of the song 'Rindu' mStar Online. Retrieved 11 December 2015.
In 2017, Aisyah was nominated for nine awards at Anugerah Planet Muzik, she became the first Singaporean to win Best APM song at Anugerah Planet Muzik, for the song "Senyum Saja". She won two other awards on the night, Best Song (Singapore) for "Senyum Saja" and Best Collaboration (Song) for "Tanda Tanya".
Aisyah left her Malaysian record label, Rocketfuel Entertainment in 2019, becoming an independent artist based in Singapore.
She released her first English single, "Sugar" on 10 January 2020. Her debut EP of the same name, Sugar (The Live Extended Play), was initially released as a video on YouTube, in February, before being released on streaming platforms. The EP marked her first foray into songwriting, she wrote the EP with her songwriting partner, Harun Amirrul Rasyid Mohamed.
In June 2022, Aisyah made her theatre acting debut in Bangsawan Gemala Malam at the Victoria Theatre.
Artistry
Influences Aisyah grew up with listening to Malay songs, and has cited P. Ramlee, Saloma, and Anita Sarawak as influences. Among Western artists she cites Amy Winehouse, Aerosmith, Ella Fitzgerald, Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera, and Mariah Carey as artists who have influenced her and helped shape her sound.
Personal life
Health In 2017, Aisyah was diagnosed with muscle tension dysphonia, which prevented her from singing for a year.
Religion In 2023, Aisyah began veiling herself, as part of her faith journey. She performed the umrah pilgrimage in January 2024.
Relationships Aisyah married Dr. Mohd Fakhrudin Amir Mohd Ismail in Singapore on 11 April 2025. Fakhrudin Amir is the elder brother of Malaysian televangelist and actor, Haris Ismail (better known as PU Riz) and brother-in-law to model-turned-entrepreneur and media personality Neelofa.
Discography
Studio albums TitleAlbum detailsTrack listingPearls Released: 10 September 2021 Label: Groove Note Format: CD, LP, digital download, streaming
Extended plays TitleEP detailsTrack listingSugar (The Live Extended Play) Released: 20 February 2020 Label: Independent Format: Digital download, streaming
Singles
As lead artist TitleYearAlbum"Mimpi"2014AF2013"Pilihan Sejati"2015"Cahaya Aidilfitri"2016#Rayakustik"Tanda Tanya" rowspan=3"Bila Entah"2019"Say Yes To Waste Less""Sugar"2020Sugar (The Live Extended Play)"Loving Room" rowspan=5"Spirits Anew"2021"Utopia Reimagined: Euphoria""janji kita bertemu lagi"2023"damai"
Collaborations TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbumMYS RIMPeak chart positions on RIM's Top 10 most streamed Malay songs in Malaysia:
"Pujaanku": "Pulanglah" with Ayda Jebat2016—#Rayakustik"Senyum Saja" with Haikal Ali2017— rowspan=7"We Are Singapore - NDP 2018 Theme Song" with various artists2018—"Indah Pada Waktunya" with Rizky Febian—"Someone Else" with Lil J2020—"Abadi Kita" with Dennis Lau—"Won't You Come Around" with Charlie Lim2021—"Hopelessly Devoted To You" with YAØ— "West Side Story" with Haven, Joie Tan, RIIDEM— Hometown Heroes "Mimpi Ngeri" with Ahmadul Amin2022—rowspan="2" "Pujaanku" with Masdo20232 "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
As featured artist + List of singles as featured artist, showing year released, and album name Title Year Album"uTopia reimagined: chasing" (ShiGGa Shay feat. Aisyah Aziz)2021
Soundtrack appearances TitleYearAlbum"Bukalah Matamu" with Bunga2019Ejen Ali: The Movie OST"Love Me" Roar! The Lion City Unmuzzled OST"Lara"2020Cinta Itu Fairytale OST
Guest appearances + List of non-single guest appearances, showing year released and album name Title Year Album "Mungkin" (Altimet feat. Aisyah Aziz) 2018 O
Filmography
Television YearTitleRoleNetworkNotesRef.2013Akademi FantasiaContestantAstro RiaEp. 1–502016Diari FantasiaEpisode: "Istimewa Aman"My Squad Is Better Than YoursMediacorpSingaporean reality showZaman Sekolah 2HerselfMediacorp SuriaSinar Lebaran 2016Performer2017Sinar Lebaran 20172017 Mnet Asian Music AwardsMnetPerformed "Tanda Tanya" and "Mimpi"2018Kiut MiutLanaMediacorp SuriaDebut acting role2019Fried Rice ParadiseAishahMediacorpRoar!HerselfCNADocumentary, 2 episodes.2019 All That MusicPerformerKBS2022Berani Nyanyi?JudgeMediacorp SuriaSinar Lebaran 2022PerformerMediacorp Suria
Music videos YearTitleDirectorNotes2014"Mimpi" rowspan=2 As part of Akademi Fantasia 102015"Pilihan Sejati"2016"Cahaya Aidilfitri"theMalaya Productions"Pulanglah""Tanda Tanya" Official Lyric Video2018"Indah Pada Waktunya"Awi Suryadi2019"Bila Entah"Nadirah Zakariya "Say Yes to Waste Less" 2020"Sugar (Live)"OszkidRecorded live at the Lions Studios Singapore"Sugar - The Live Extended Play""Loving Room" (prod. by yoonsang)2021"Won't You Come Around"Jonathan Choo"Smile"Juan EzwanRecorded and mixed at The Greenroom Suite, Singapore, July 2020
Web series YearTitleRoleNotes2018Indah Pada Waktunya The SeriesAisyah6 episode web series2020Singapore Anti-SocialTasha NazriProduced by the BenZi project. Parody of Netflix's Singapore Social. 3 parts.
Theatre YearTitleRoleDetailsNotes2022Bangsawan Gemala MalamVariousVictoria Theatre, 2–4 JuneTheatre debut; Bangsawan re-imagining of A Midsummer Night's Dream2023PotongDoctor DiniEsplanade Theatre Studio, 18–21 May
Awards and nominations
+Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / work Result Akademi Fantasia Musim 102013 HerselfSixth placeAnugerah Planet Muzik (APM)2014Best Newcomer (Female) Best Collaboration (Song)"Mimpi" Most Popular Artist (Singapore)Herself Best Song APM"Mimpi" 2015Best Female ArtistHerself Most Popular Artist (Singapore) Most Popular Song (Malaysia)"Pilihan Sejati" Best Collaboration (Song) 2017Best Song APM"Senyum Saja" Best Song (Singapore)Best Collaboration (Song)"Tanda Tanya"Best Duo/GroupAisyah Aziz & Haikal Ali for "Senyum Saja" Best Female ArtistHerself Social Media Icon Most Popular Song APM"Tanda Tanya" Most Popular ArtistHerself 2017 Mnet Asian Music AwardsBest Asian Artist (Singapore) Anugerah Planet Muzik (APM) 2018 Best Collaboration (Artists) "Indah Pada Waktunya" with Rizky Febian Most Popular Artist (Singapore)Herself Social Media Icon Most Popular Artist APM Most Popular Song APM"Indah Pada Waktunya"
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