Anugerah MACP Hands Out Awards, Amir Jahari Takes Home ‘Komposer Muda Berpotensi’

Prior to 2011, Amir Jahari used to busk in the streets of Kuala Lumpur. Today, he is an up-and-coming singer-songwriter and an award-winning one.

Last night saw the Music Authors’ Copyright Protection Berhad Awards, held at The Royale Chulan Damansara Hotel. Held annually, the event is meant to celebrate and recognise local musicians their efforts in shaping the industry.

Amir Jahari took home the Komposer Muda Berpotensi award.

Debuting back in 2013 with Penghibur Jalanan, Amir made it to Anugerah Juara Lagu that same year. He is also an Anugerah Industri Muzik nominee in 2013 as well as a semifinalist of Muzik Muzik 27.

Amir’s second album is due early next year, and it has been reported that Amir will be collaborating with M. Nasir, Raihan, Goldfish & Blink and former Samsons frontman, Bams.

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List of Winners

Persembahan Lagu Inggeris Terbanyak

“Rescue” by Yuna, composed and written by Yuna and Chris Braide

Persembahan Lagu Cina Terbanyak
“Quan Shi Jie Dou Yi Wei Wo Men Zai Yi Qi” by Fuying & Sam, composed and written by Peng Xue Bin and Li Zhi Qing

Persembahan Lagu Melayu Terbanyak
“Gadis Jolobu” by Waris and Datuk Hattan, composed and written by DJ Fuzz, Waris and Datuk Hattan

Persembahan Lagu Luar Negara Terbanyak
“Masih Mencintainya” by Papinka, written and composed by Chevra and Berry

Persembahan Lagu Tempatan Di Luar Negara Terbanyak
“Tian Hou” by Andrew Tan, composed and written by Peng Xue Bin

Artis Muda Berpotensi
Amir Jahari

Penerbit Tempatan Dengan Pendapatan Terbanyak
Luncai Emas Sdn Bhd

Penerbit Dengan Pendapatan Terbanyak
Universal Music Publishing Sdn Bhd

Penulis Lirik Dengan Pendapatan Terbanyak
Habsah Hassan

Komposer Dengan Pendapatan Terbanyak
Edry Abdul Halim

Anugerah Nadi Cipta
Sharuddin Amin

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Featured image taken from Amir Jahari’s page.