# Ahli Fiqir

Ahli Fiqir (hyperforeignism of Malay ahli fikir "Philosophers") was a Singaporean hip hop group consisting of Samsolnahar Sibengat (Tukang Kata), Fadali Mohd Darif (Daly Filsuf), Noor Hidayati Mohamed Yusop (Mawar Berduri) and Ceza Mutyara (DJ Cza).
The group, whose career spanned 8 years and widely known in Singapore and Malaysia, known for integrating elements of Malay literature into their music, and has several hit singles including "Samseng", "Angguk-Angguk, Geleng-Geleng", "Tik Tok Simpati", "2x5", "Dia Datang" and "Derita Merindu". They disbanded in 2010.

## History

Ahli Fiqir established in 2002 initially consisting of 3 original members - Fadali Mohd Darif (Daly Ahlifiqir; later known as Daly Filsuf), Samsolnahar Sibengat (Tukang Kata) and Noor Hidayati Mohamed Yusop (Mawar Berduri). The group itself was named after one of its members, Daly's stage name. Shortly after the group's formation, Medan-born Ceza Mutyara or DJ Cza joined them, completing the group as a quartet. In 2005, Ahli Fiqir released their first single, "Samseng", followed by their debut album, Hari Ini Dalam Sejarah. In 2006, the group won Best Singaporean Artist at the 2006 Anugerah Planet Muzik while their debut album won the Best Singaporean Album.
A year later, their second album, Rap Untuk Rakyat was released in mid-2007, two singles were released for the album. In 2008, Ahli Fiqir alongside Pop Shuvit (Malaysia), Saint Loco (Indonesia), Thaitanium, Silksounds and M.E.M. (all from Thailand) and Slapshock (Philippines) formed the supergroup known as Project E.A.R. (Project East Asian Revolution), a collective consists of Southeast Asian musicians. The group later released their debut and only EP, Irama Berima in 2009, this time without Tukang Kata who left due to other commitments, Ahli Fiqir then continued as a trio. In April 2010, the group announced that they had officially disbanded. However, in 2012, the group reunited for short period to perform at the special concert to thanking their fans who supported them for years. The group has since gone indefinite hiatus as all of its members concentrated on their respective personal lives and careers.

## Discography
### Studio albums

| Title | Album details |
| Hari Ini Dalam Sejarah | Released: May 2005 Labels: Powder Records, Warner Music Malaysia Formats: CD, cassette, digital download |
| Rap Untuk Rakyat | Released: June 2007 Labels: Powder Records, Warner Music Malaysia Formats: CD, cassette, digital download |

### Extended play

| Title | Album details |
| Irama Berima | Released: August 2009 Labels: Powder Records, Warner Music Malaysia Formats: CD, digital download |

### Singles

| Title | Year |
| "Samseng" | 2005 |
| "Angguk-Angguk, Geleng-Geleng" | 2005 |
| "Tik Tok Simpati" | 2006 |
| "2x5" | 2007 |
| "Dia Datang" | 2008 |
| "Fiqir Fiqir" | 2009 |
| "Derita Merindu" | 2009 |

### Other appearances

| Title | Year | Performing artist(s) |
| "Alhamdulillah" | 2004 | Too Phat, Yasin Sulaiman, Daly Ahli Fiqir, Dian Sastrowardoyo |
| "Pop Yeh Yeh" | 2004 | V.E, Joe Flizzow, Daly Ahli Fiqir |
| "Sayang Sayang" | 2007 | Altimet, Mawar Berduri |
| "Suara Kaki Lima" | 2007 | Pop Shuvit, Ahli Fiqir |
| "A.E.I.O.U." | 2008 | Elliza Razak, Ahli Fiqir |
| "Usah" | 2008 | Suki Low, Daly Ahli Fiqir |
| "Zakiah" | 2009 | Jinbara, Ahli Fiqir |
| "Jangan Lama-Lama" | 2010 | Jinbara, Ahli Fiqir |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Awards | Category | Recipient/Nominated work(s) | Result |
| 2006 | 2006 Anugerah Planet Muzik | Best Singaporean Artist | Ahli Fiqir | Won |
| 2006 | 2006 Anugerah Planet Muzik | Best Singaporean Album | Hari ini Dalam Sejarah | Won |
| 2006 | 13rd Anugerah Industri Muzik | Best New Artist | Ahli Fiqir | Nominated |
| 2006 | 13rd Anugerah Industri Muzik | Best Music Video | "Angguk-Angguk, Geleng-Geleng" | Nominated |
| 2010 | 17th Anugerah Industri Muzik | Best Hip Hop Album | Irama Berima | Nominated |