Imaji

Imaji
Studio album by
Aina Abdul
Released25 October 2023 25 October 2024 (Deluxe Edition)
Length60:11
LabelAina Abdul Entertainment
ProducerAina Abdul, Mac Chew, Jenny Chin, Ezra Kong, Affan Mazlan, Farouk Roman (Deluxe), Sze Wan (Deluxe)
Singles from Imaji
  1. "Jangan Mati Rasa Itu"
    Released: 2023
  2. "Puas Sudah"
    Released: 2024
  3. "Kamu"
    Released: 2024
  4. "Jadi Ajar Aku"
    Released: 2024

Imaji is the debut album of Malaysian singer-songwriter Aina Abdul. Released on 25 October 2023,[1] the album was produced by Aina Abdul Entertainment.[2]

The word "Imaji" was selected as the title because of its meaning:

"Imaji : a mental image or imagery formed in a person's mind, often related to clear sensory experience that could evoke a vision, hearing or feeling"[3].

Imaji (Deluxe Edition) is the expanded version of Aina Abdul's 2023 debut album Imaji. It was released on 25 October 2024, exactly one year after the release of the debut album.

To celebrate the first anniversary of Imaji, Aina Abdul came up with Deluxe Edition with three new tracks added to the album.

Production

Aina Abdul began the production of Imaji in 2022 and it took her almost a year to complete. During the production phase, Aina Abdul mentioned that she was almost given up due to hectic scheduling packed with shows, concerts and prior engagements.[4] Nevertheless, Aina Abdul kept to the words of maestro Datuk Ramli M.S when he insisted that any singers in Malaysia must have albums in order to make concerts and to survive in the industry.[5]

The production cost of Imaji was about RM300,000[6] including but not limited to recording session, music videos, photoshoot, physical album, etc. The album was released in anticipation of Aina Abdul's big concert in Axiata Arena titled "A Night With Aina Abdul 3.0".

As for the cover art, Aina mentioned that during the photoshoot session, there were 5 outfits and the cover art that was selected was plastic wraps by Behati. It was selected because of its deep meaning ; the plastic elements that wrapped around herself are layers that you have to unfold to get to know the real Aina Abdul.[7]

Most of the songs were penned in a span of one year and over the course of writing, the album went from 14 songs to 12, then to 10 and then back to 12 songs. And with just two months to the album's release, Aina wrote another two songs.[8] She exclusively put the song "Lost" as an hommage to her gig years.

Aina Abdul collaborated with renowned producers like Mac Chew, Jenny Chin, Ezra Kong and Affan Mazlan.[9]

Release and reception

The album was released on 25 October 2023 through various streaming platform and it received positive reviews by the critics and mass listeners.[10] Imaji was peaked at Number 1 in iTunes Music Chart.

Tracklisting

No. Title Composer Lyricist Producers Length
1. Imaji Aina Abdul Aina Abdul Aina Abdul, Affan Mazlan 3:00
2. Satu Rasa Aina Abdul Aina Abdul Aina Abdul, Mac Chew 4:55
3. Jangan Mati Rasa Itu Aina Abdul Aina Abdul Mac Chew 5:05
4. Kamu Aina Abdul Aina Abdul Aina Abdul, Mac Chew 4:47
5. Puas Sudah Aina Abdul Aina Abdul Aina Abdul, Mac Chew 4:41
6. Sesal Aina Abdul, Serry Khaled Aina Abdul Jenny Chin 5:28
7. Kejam Aina Abdul Aina Abdul Aina Abdul, Affan Mazlan 3:06
8. Bilang Aina Abdul Aina Abdul Jenny Chin 4:22
9. Bukan Untukku Aina Abdul Aina Abdul Affan Mazlan 3:40
10. Sedia Terluka Aina Abdul Aina Abdul Aina Abdul, Affan Mazlan 4:22
11. Ini Bukan Cinta Aina Abdul, Ezra Kong Aina Abdul, Ezra Kong Ezra Kong, Affan Mazlan 3:43
12. Lost Aina Abdul Aina Abdul Aina Abdul, Affan Mazlan 3:37
13. Penat Jiwa Aina Abdul Aina Abdul Aina Abdul, Affan Mazlan 3:51
14. Kunci Aina Abdul Aina Abdul Aina Abdul, Affan Mazlan 3:38
15. Menua (Deluxe Edition) Aina Abdul, Farouk Roman Aina Abdul Farouk Roman 3:50
16. Jadi Ajar Aku (Deluxe Edition) Aina Abdul Aina Abdul Sze Wan 4:57
17. Gentayangan (Deluxe Edition) Aina Abdul Aina Abdul Affan Mazlan 3:54
Total length 60:11

Accolades and recognition

Throughout the years, Aina Abdul received multiple accolades and recognition through her compositions in Imaji, notably :

Jangan Mati Rasa Itu

  • Won
    • Most Amazing Song/Audio Award, Gempak Most Wanted Awards 2023, 2024
    • 3rd Place, Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL38), 2024
    • Best Vocal Award, Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL38), 2024
    • Best Pop Song, Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM24), 2025
    • Best Vocal Performance in a Song (Female), Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM24), 2025
  • Nominated :
    • The Most Booming Song, Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian (ABPBH-36), 2024
    • Best Album/Single Cover, Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM24), 2025

Puas Sudah

  • Won
    • Best Performance Award, Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL39), 2025
    • Unifi Mobile's Choice Award, Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL39), 2025
  • Nominated :
    • Best Music Video, Gempak Most Wanted Awards 2024, 2025

Kamu (2024 Remaster)

  • Nominated :
    • Best Song Recording, Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM24), 2025

Imaji (Album)

Imaji (Album)

  • Nominated:
    • Best Album, Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM24), 2025[11]


Imaji Deluxe Edition (Album)

  • Won
    • Best Album Recording, Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM24), 2025
  • Nominated
    • Best Album, Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM24), 2025

References

  1. ^ ""Hadiah Hari Jadi Paling Bermakna Sebagai Penyanyi," Aina Abdul Lancar 'IMAJI'". bm.syok.my. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  2. ^ Anuar, Helmi (24 October 2023). "9 tahun bergelar penyanyi, Aina Abdul miliki album sendiri selepas akui terasa hati dengan Tok Ram". Scoop. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  3. ^ Budiey (27 October 2023). "Aina Abdul Lancar Album Sulung Penuh Berjudul IMAJI Secara Digital". Budiey Channel. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  4. ^ Sallehuddin, Serimah Mohd (27 October 2023). "Aina ubah mentaliti dengan Imaji". Berita Harian. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  5. ^ Aqilah (14 July 2023). "Tok Ram Komen Penyanyi Perlu Buat Album, Ini Respons Aina Abdul – "Awalnya Rasa Macam Tuju Pada Saya Tapi…."". XTRA. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  6. ^ "Aina Abdul Berani Labur Modal RM300,000 Buat Album - "Saya Banyak Berdepan Laluan Sukar Sepanjang 9 Tahun..." - Media Hiburan" (in Malay). 26 October 2023. Retrieved 21 August 2025.
  7. ^ "Aina Abdul Berbalut Dalam Plastik, Ini Simbolik Cover Albumnya!". Gempak (in Malay). 25 October 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  8. ^ "Cover Story: Unravelling the art of being Aina Abdul". www.lifestyleasia.com. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  9. ^ "Aina Abdul 'lahirkan' 'IMAJI' Sebagai Album Sulung Digital". F8Buzz (in Malay). 30 October 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  10. ^ "'IMAJI' : Terjemahan Perjalanan Emosi dan Kecemerlangan Muzik Aina Abdul". www.buzzingmalaysia.com. 25 October 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2025.
  11. ^ oleh, Ditulis; mStar, FAROL HADI 14 Aug 2025 |. "Kali pertama masuk AIM, Aina Abdul raih pencalonan terbanyak". Retrieved 22 August 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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