Mohd Ali bin Kamarudin, professionally known as Mamat Exist, is a Malaysian singer. Formerly a vocalist in the rock band Exist (now Exists), Mamat began holding solo performances in 1995. He is known for producing the songs: Langkah Seiringan, Ibu, Di Sebalik Pohon Cemara, Salju Di Danau Rindu and Hanya Engkau Kekasih. In 2019, he made a comeback in industry as Exists announced their reunion with him and other former members.
Career Kamarudin initiated his music career with Malaysian pop rock band Exists (formerly Exist). He was the first teenage rock vocalist before another artist Ezad Lazim joined in 1995. Kamarudin recorded 2 studio albums, Exist (1991) and Anugerah (1993) as well as a compilation album, Dulu dan Sekarang (1994), with the band between May and June 1991. In 1995, Kamarudin left Exist and started recording solo albums, such as Mamat (produced by Mat Penang).
Gegar Vaganza 2014 During the first season of Gegar Vaganza in 2014, Kamarudin ranked third place and was given a RM15,000 cash prize. He was also awarded the Audience Choice Best Performance and received an additional prize of RM5,000. Performances and Results (Gegar Vaganza 2014)ConcertThemeSong TaskOriginal soundtrackPositionResultWeek 1Throwback"Rahsia Pohon Cemara"ExistsKe-12SAFEWeek 2Memori Berkasih"Kamelia"Sweet CharityKe-7SAFEWeek 3Kenangan Mengusik Jiwa"Teguh"Amy SearchKe-5SAFEWeek 4Ada Berani?"Ibu"ExistsKe-8SAFEWeek 5Impian dan Dedikasi"Kau Ilhamku"Man BaiKe-3SAFEWeek 6Berdua Lebih Baik"Sandarkan Pada Kenangan" (duet bersama Ikka Razman)Jamal Abdillah & Siti SarahKe-2SAFEWeek 7Carta Lagu Hits"Dealova"Once MekelKe-4SAFEWeek 8AkhirMedley: "Salju Di Danau Rindu" dan "Janji Padamu" Battle (Hip Hop): "HAVOC" (bersama Fazli Zainal)Himself and Exists Joe Flizzow, Altimet & SonaOneNO. 5 NO.23RD
Discography Studio Albums (with Exists) Exists (1991) Anugerah (1993) Dulu dan Sekarang(1994)
Solo studio albums
Mamat (1995) Pasrah (1996) Seminit Bagiku (2004)
Compilation albums
Dulu...Sekarang (2003) Naluri Kasih (2006)
Personal life Mamat Exists was convicted of drug use in 2019. He appealed his conviction, and entered rehabilitation in 2024.
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