Altimet
Syed Ahmad Syed Abdul Rahman Alhadad | |
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سيد احمد سيد عبدالرحمن الهادد | |
Member of the Selangor State Legislative Assembly for Lembah Jaya | |
Assumed office 12 August 2023 | |
Preceded by | Haniza Mohamed Talha (PH–PKR) |
Majority | 6,678 (2023) |
Faction represented in Selangor State Legislative Assembly | |
2023 – | Pakatan Harapan |
Personal details | |
Born | Syed Ahmad bin Syed Abdul Rahman Alhadad 27 November 1978 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia[1] |
Political party | People's Justice Party (PKR) |
Other political affiliations | Pakatan Harapan (PH) |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | International Medical University |
Website | Official website |
Altimet | |
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rap | |
Occupation(s) | Composer, songwriter, actor |
Years active | 1999–2019 (as singer) 1999–now (as composer and songwriter) |
Labels | Kartel Records |
Website | altimet.com.my |
Syed Ahmad Syed Abdul Rahman Alhadad
Early life
Altimet was born on 27 November 1978, in Petaling Jaya, Selangor to Syed Abdul Rahman bin Syed Ali Alhadad and Sharifah Jamalah binti Syed Agil Alsagoff. He received his primary education at Sekolah Kebangsaan Subang Jaya and Sekolah Kebangsaan Raja Muda, Shah Alam and furthered his secondary education at the Bukit Bintang Boys' Secondary School Mara Muar Junior Science College, Johor. He then furthered his studies at the university level at the International Medical University in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur. Altimet was first exposed to hip hop music since the age of 11, citing the song "Bring The Noise" as sparking his interest in hip hop music.[8]
Career
Music
Altimet began his music career by joining the hip hop group
In November 2013, Altimet collaborated with Singaporean singer Awi Rafael on a song "Kalau Aku Kaya".[11]
In 2016, Altimet released the single "Memang Mudah" in which he collaborated with Sasi The Don and Maya Hanum. The song was recorded in conjunction with the
He was the winner of the Best Performance category trophy through the song "Amboi" on the 32nd edition of Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL) on 11 February 2018.[13]
He ended his career as a singer on his 40th birthday on 27 November 2018. Nevertheless, he remained in the music industry as a songwriter.[14] His final live performance was The Last Altimet Show, which was held at 16 February 2019.[15]
Business
Altimet founded an Islamic concept clothing label for men and children named Benua Clothing with a partner who is also a close friend of his, Mohd Nizar Manaf. The label began operating in early May 2014.
In 2018, he also announced that he would set up a barber shop franchise and invest in a pizza company and Al-Quran learning app, Recite.[15]
In 2020, Altimet and manager Yasmeen Zainal collaborated to launch SVLTAN Management, an artiste management company.[citation needed]
Other appearances
Altimet is one of the 120 celebrities in the country who contributed to the Pete Teo's 2008 musical initiative Malaysian Artistes For Unity aimed at promoting multiculturalism and Bangsa Malaysia through songs and videos. Other celebrities involved include Afdlin Shauki, Awie, Ning Baizura, Jason Lo, Sharifah Amani, Adibah Noor and Maya Karin.[17]
In 2016, he was appointed one of ambassadors for the 1Malaysia for Youth initiative.[18] Altimet made him film debut in the movie Rentap as a special appearance and became the lead actor of the drama PU Wid in Astro Oasis and Astro Maya HD.[9]
In 2017, he was cast as Sarjan Ahmad in the theatrical play Ola Bola The Musical.[19]
Personal life
Altimet has been married since 2004 and has three children.[20] He disclosed his marriage during The Last Altimet Show.[21]
Altimet ventured into politics by officially joining
Discography
Studio Album
- First Among Equals (2007)
- Kotarayaku (2014)
- Amboi (2016)
- Air (2018)
- O (2018)
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role |
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2014 | Rentap | Special appearance |
2018 | Busker | |
2019 | Ejen Ali: The Movie | Andik (Voice Actor) |
2021 | Hutang 2D | Gua Mambang |
Belaban Hidup: Infeksi Zombie | Sukma |
Television
Year | Title | Role | TV Channels | Notes |
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2012 | Umrah Kita | TV Host | TV9 | With Noh Salleh & Aizat Amdan |
2015 | Sounds Of Muslims: Austria | |||
2016 | Sounds Of Muslims: Greece & Macedonia | |||
PU Wid | Tora | Astro Oasis | ||
2017 | Sounds Of Muslims: Denmark | TV Host | TV9 | |
My Mudah Stories | Astro Ria |
Teater
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2018 | Ola Bola The Musical | Sarjan Ahmad[24] |
Music Video
Year | Title | Role | Catatan |
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2008 | Here In My Home | Himself | Special song for Malaysian Artistes For Unity |
2014 | Hello | Himself | With The Trisno Trio |
2016 | Amboi | Himself | |
2018 | Bunga | Himself | |
2018 | Jejaga | Himself | With A'trez, Minah B & Mat Piah |
Concerts and tours
- The Last Altimet Show (2019)[25]
Awards and Nominated
Year | Awards | Category | Nominated | Result |
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2018 | Anugerah Juara Lagu ke-32 | Best Performance | "Amboi" | Won |
Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2017 | Popular Male Singers | — | Nominated | |
Popular Duo/Group Collaboration Artists (with Hazama) | — | Nominated |
Election results
Year | Constituency | Candidate | Votes | Pct | Opponent(s) | Votes | Pct | Ballots cast | Majority | Turnout | ||
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2023 | N20 Lembah Jaya | Syed Ahmad Syed Abdul Rahman Alhadad (PKR) | 26,298 | 57.27% | Sharifah Haslizah Syed Ariffin (PAS) | 19,620 | 42.73% | 45,918 | 6,678 | 69.94% |
References
- The Malay Mail Online. Archivedfrom the original on 8 March 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- ^ "MEMBERSHIP". Badan Perlindungan Hakcipta Karyawan Malaysia. Archived from the original on 26 August 2018. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
- ^ Bernama (18 January 2013). "Najib wants youth to contribute to the development of society, the country". Sinar Online. Archived from the original on 26 August 2018. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
- ^ "20 youth personalities appointed 1Malaysia Ambassadors". Utusan Malaysia. 18 January 2013. Archived from the original on 26 August 2018. Retrieved 26 August 2018 – via Utusan Online.
- ^ Bernama (19 January 2013). "Serve nation above personal interests, youths told" [Belia disarankan negara didahulukan melebihi kepentingan sendiri]. Borneo Post online. Archived from the original on 26 August 2018. Retrieved 26 August 2018.
- ^ Budiey Isma (16 December 2016). "Altimet Launches Latest Album Titled AMBOI". Budiey.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- Berita Harian. 23 January 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2018 – via PressReader.com.
- ^ "Biodata Altimet, Malaysia's best-known rapper". Azhan.co. 2 February 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2017.
- ^ Berita Harian. 13 May 2017. Retrieved 8 March 2018 – via PressReader.com.
- ^ a b Yeoh, Angelin (17 February 2017). "Don't shoot the messenger". The Star. Retrieved 8 March 2018 – via PressReader.com.
- ^ Azam, Nadia (7 June 2016). "Altimet shares the sustenance of If I'm Rich". Malaysiakini. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
- ^ "Mudah.my creates music video featuring Altimet". Marketing Interactive. 25 November 2016. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
- BH Online. Archivedfrom the original on 8 March 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- ^ a b Nur Asyikin Mayudin (18 August 2017). "Altimet Nekad Tinggalkan Dunia Seni" [Altimet decides to leave the world of art]. mSTAR Online. Archived from the original on 8 March 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- ^ BH Online(in Malay). Retrieved 29 November 2018.
- ^ Sofea Susan Albert Kassim (25 July 2014). "Benua Clothing Tampil Rekaan Eksklusif Busana Lelaki Muslim, Kanak-Kanak" [Benua Clothing showcases exclusive clothing designs for Muslim men and children]. mSTAR Online (in Malay). Archived from the original on 8 March 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- ^ Idris, Wanda (1 June 2008). "Malaysian Artistes For Unity". Utusan Malaysia. Archived from the original on 26 November 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2014.
- mStar Online. Retrieved 9 December 2016.
- Suria FM(11 October 2017). Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- Gempak. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- ^ "Apparently Altimet was married 15 years ago". Astro Awani. 18 February 2019. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
- ^ Buang, Shakira; Har Vian, Yasmin; Nasaruddin, Nazira Hasanah (1 April 2021). "Altimet Officially Joins PKR". Malaysiakini. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- ^ Palansamy, Yiswaree (1 April 2021). "Ex-rapper Altimet joins PKR, says prodded by thoughts about children's future". Malay Mail. Retrieved 3 April 2021.
- BH Online. Archivedfrom the original on 8 March 2018. Retrieved 8 March 2018.
- Astro Gempak. Retrieved 27 February 2019.
- ^ "SEMAKAN KEPUTUSAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM KE - 14" (in Malay). Election Commission of Malaysia. Archived from the original on 13 September 2020. Retrieved 13 December 2020. Percentage figures based on total turnout.
- ^ "The Star Online GE14". The Star. Retrieved 13 December 2020. Percentage figures based on total turnout.