Aizat Amdan

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Aizat Amdan
عيزة حمدان
Aizat Borneo Tour 2011.jpg
Aizat Amdan during his Borneo Tour in 2011
Born
Muhammad Aizat bin Amdan

(1989-01-21) 21 January 1989 (age 35)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Other namesAizat Amdan, Ai.Z
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, actor
Spouse
Elyssa Alia llias
(m. 2022)
Musical career
Genres Folk, pop
Years active2007–present
Labels
  • Kasi Gegar Entertainment Sdn Bhd
  • Yuna Room Records

Muhammad Aizat bin Amdan (born 21 January 1989) or commercially known as Aizat Amdan, or Ai.Z, is a Malaysian singer-songwriter.

Contents

Aizat began his music career as a contestant in the 5th season of Malaysian reality TV singing contest Akademi Fantasia A while after the contest ended, Aizat surprised the Malaysian public and his fans with his new look, managing to lose 30 kg from a previous 112 kg.

Aizat is well known for inducing creative sounds and lyrical prose within his songs. He describes his music as a mixture of pop rock and alternative music influenced by Britpop.

In 2007, Aizat released two of his singles entitled "Hanya Kau Yang Mampu" and "Sahabat". "Hanya Kau Yang Mampu" was a major hit in Malaysia earning it the title of the Most Downloaded song in 2009 at Anugerah Planet Muzik . Since then Aizat has released two albums Percubaan Pertama and Urusan Aizat Amdan.

Background

Aizat has been writing and singing since he was 12 years old when he first learned to play the guitar alongside his brother Anas. He played at school gigs and performed at school level competitions. He wrote the song "Lagu Kita" when he was in Form 3, which subsequently featured in Aizat's 1st album Percubaan Pertama.

Career

2007: Akademi Fantasia and early career

Upon graduating from high school, Aizat auditioned for Akademi Fantasia (or AF as it is commonly known) and was accepted as one of the final 12 contestants. His rendition of Anuar Zain's "Perpisahan" was thought to be one of the best performance of the competition. His performance of the song "Hanya Kau Yang Mampu" reached the top of local music charts. [1] Aizat finished 7th place. His brother Amar opened the Tifo Arena with Remy in 2015.

On 7 July 2007, Aizat and his family incorporated his own production label, Kasi Gegar Entertainment Sdn Bhd (KGE). From there he has launched two albums through this label and he has organised several concerts throughout Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo.

2021: Rebrand as Ai.Z

In 2021, Aizat rebranded and took on the stage name Ai.Z in an effort to break into the international market. [2] [3] His debut song, as Ai.Z, "The Last Thing", was written in collaboration with fellow Malaysian pop star, Yuna, and was released under her label, Yuna Room Records. [3]

Personal life

Aizat married his manager, Elyssa Alia Ilias, on 14 August 2022 in Puchong, Selangor. The single "Hanya Kita Dua" was dedicated to Elyssa as a pre-wedding gift. [4]

Discography

Studio album(s)

TitleAlbum details
Percubaan Pertama
  • Released: 24 June 2008
  • Label: Kasi Gegar Entertainment
  • Format: CD
Track listing
  • 1. "Fikirlah"
  • 2. "Hanya Kau Yang Mampu"
  • 3. "Lagu Kita"
  • 4. "Sahabat"
  • 5. "Selamat Tinggal Akhirnya"
  • 6. "Cintai Diriku"
  • 7. "Melodi Cinta"
  • 8. "Hanya Kau Yang Mampu (acoustic)"
  • 9. "Kau Aku"
Urusan Aizat Amdan
  • Released: 7 July 2010
  • Label: Kasi Gegar Entertainment, Erama Records
  • Format: CD
Track listing
  • 1. "Years From Now"
  • 2. "Mana Oh Mana"
  • 3. "Senyum"
  • 4. "Erti Hari Ini"
  • 5. "Susun Silang Kata"
  • 6. "Emotions"
  • 7. "Sungai Lui"
As Go Gerila!
Blackbox
  • Released: June 2013
  • Label: Kasi Gegar Entertainment
  • Format: CD, DVD, streaming
Track listing
  • 1. "Biso Bonar"
  • 2. "Perjalanan" (feat. Loque)
  • 3. "Hadiah"
  • 4. "Pemergian"
  • 5. "#1"
  • 6. "Cinta Kristal"
  • 7. "Blackbox"
As Ai.Z
Everything In Between
  • Released: 14 October 2022
  • Label: YRR Music
  • Format: Streaming
Track listing
  • 1. "No Second Chances"
  • 2. "Impossible To Love You"
  • 3. "Catching Feelings" (with Kenny)
  • 4. "Don't Need You"
  • 5. "The Last Thing"
  • 6. "Give A Damn"
  • 7. "Use Me"
  • 8. "Everything In Between"
  • 9. "Take Me Away"
  • 10. "Show You What Love Is"

EP(s)

Singles

As lead artist

YearTitleAlbumNotes
2008"Sahabat"Percubaan Pertama
"Hanya Kau Yang Mampu"
"Lagu Kita"
2009"Fikirlah"
"Pergi" / "I Go" Talentime OST
"Kau Aku"Merah Putih OST
2010"Susun Silang Kata"Urusan Aizat Amdan
"Erti Hari Ini"
"Sungai Lui"
2011"Years From Now"
"Mana Oh Mana"
2012"Jerrypah"Non-album singles
"In My Heart"
"Denganmu"Istanbul Aku Datang OST
"Bila Waktu Berhenti"
2013"Dwihati" (feat Yuna)Legasi
"In Love With You" (with Noh Salleh)
"Baru"
2014"We'll Be Happy" (feat. Zee Avi)
"Catwalk Ke Balai" (feat. Azlan & The Typewriter)
"Kembali"Seludup OST
2015"Langit Tetap Biru"Non-album singles
2016"Bagai Hidup Semula"
"Always With You"
"Raniaku"
2017"Jangan Menangis"
2018"Sampai Ke Hari Tua"
"Harapan Jadi Nyata"
"Hari-Hariku" (feat. Intan Serah and Annabel Michael)Gol & Gincu Vol. 2 OST
2019"Angin Lalu"Non-album singles
"Waktu"
2020"Dup Dup" (feat. Bunga)
"Ku Mau" (with Hanin Dhiya)
"Tekad"
2021"Nogga" (with MonoloQue)
"Mata Hati"
2022"Ke Angkasa" (solo or remix with Anas Amdan)Petronas 366 OST
"Hanya Kita Dua"Non-album singles
2023"Hadiahkan Duka Kepadamu"
"Aku Tak Perlu" (with Kenny)
As Go Gerila!
2012"Hadiah"Blackbox
2013"Perjalanan" (feat. Loque)
2020"Dandelion"Non-album singles
As Ai.Z
2021"The Last Thing"Everything In Between
"Use Me"
2022"Impossible To Love You"
"Don't Need You" (feat. Kenny)


YearTitleAlbum
2010"Penyelamat Cinta" (Liyana Jasmay feat. Aizat)Non-album singles
2011"Perpisahan Ini" (1st Edition feat. Aizat Amdan)1st Edition
2016"Berlari" (Aerif Azmin feat. Aizat Amdan)Non-album singles
2019"Urusan Seri Paduka Baginda (Agong version)" (MonoloQue feat. Aizat Amdan)
2020"Me Me We" (Ailee, Ravi and NewKidd feat. Aizat Amdan, Chillies, PAAM, Quest and Rahmania Astrini)

Other songs

YearTitleNotes
2011"Warisan" (with Suki Low and Lawrence Soosai)Originally by Sudirman
"Di Mana Kan Kucari Ganti" (with various artists) Astro Tribute to P. Ramlee
2013"Tanah Air" (With Stacy, Alinda and Suki Low) Petronas for Merdeka and Hari Malaysia 2013
2014"Di Malam Raya" (with Amir Jahari, The Venopian Solitude and Tonawarna)
"Anak Muda Jiwa Merdeka" (with W.A.R.I.S and Elizabeth Tan) National Civics Bureau for Merdeka 2014
2015"Angau" (with Takahara Suiko)Theme for Malaysia Airlines #ludangtonewcastle Campaign
"Eid Is Here" (with Adam Saleh)
2016"Kullul Hubbi (#1Moment4Them)" (with Mu'adz Dzulkefly, Faizal Tahir and Noh Salleh)Charity song
2017"Terima Kasih" (with Faizal Tahir)Media Prima 'Syukur Selalu' Campaign
2021"Perkasakan Suara Malaysia (Terus Bersinar)"Song for Sinar Harian
2023"Raya Janji Happy" (with Asmidar)

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012Istanbul Aku Datang!IjoiDebut film appearances
2013Bola Kampung The MovieMat (voice)

Awards

YearAwardsResult
2008 Anugerah Juara Lagu Lagu Kita – Finalist [5]
2009 Anugerah Industri Muzik Best Vocal in a Song (Male) Award
200918th Discovery International Pop Music Festival in Varna, BulgariaSpecial Jury Award
20092nd runner up Best Song Category
2009 Anugerah Planet Muzik Best Vocal Performance in a Song by New Male Artiste
2009Malaysia's Most Popular Song based on Highest Download (Hanya Kau Yang Mampu)
2009 Anugerah Juara Lagu Best Song – Pergi [5]
2009Best Performance – Kau Aku [5]
2009 Anugerah Bintang Popular Most Popular Male Singer
2010 Anugerah Industri Muzik Best Album Cover (URUSAN AIZAT AMDAN)
2010Best Music Video – Susun Silang Kata

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