Datuk Hattan returns to the big stage
Catch the veteran musician in a twohour showcase at G Tower Hotel tomorrow. Dennis Chua writes
AROCK legend in his own right, Datuk Mohamad Shukri Shahabudin, better known as Datuk Hattan, is also a respected judge in talent reality shows. The veteran musician will be serenading fans in a mini concert titled Konsert Datuk Hattan Biso Bonar at G Tower Hotel, Jalan Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur tomorrow.
Born on Dec 21, 1964 in Seri Menanti, Kuala Pilah, Negri Sembilan, Hattan is best known for Memburu Rindu his 1991 hit single which was written and composed by Datuk M. Nasir. He began his career as the vocalist of rock group FRU in 1987, and his manly vocals featured prominently in its debut album, Kelahiran in 1988.
Hattan subsequently went solo, and to date he has recorded 11 studio albums, beginning with Nostalgia in 1987.
Besides Memburu Rindu, Hattan’s popular songs which became chart-toppers include Mahligai Syahdu, Dari Kekasih Kepada Kekasih, Rendang Tak Berbuah, Rindu Bertandang Lagi, Rona-Rona Cinta and Biso Bonar, which is his most well-known song in the Negri Sembilan dialect.
He has thrice qualified for Anugerah Juara Lagu, TV3’s annual music awards show: in 1991 with Memburu Rindu, in 1992 with Mahligai Syahdu and in 2014 with Gadis Jolobu, a duet with Rembau-born hip-hop singer Waris.
As a composer and lyricist, Hattan has come up with the songs Michelle and Misteri Kasih for the rock group Kris in 1993, and Aku Tahu Aku Rindu for spiritual pop singer Nora Ariffin in 2001.
Hattan participated in TV3 reality show Mentor 1 in 2005, mentoring an aspiring singer Alynn Lajis. He also became a permanent judge of Astro Ria’s Akademi Fantasia in its sixth to ninth seasons, and the principal of its 11th season in 2014.
In 2015, he participated in Astro’s celebrity comedy challenge Juara Parodi, and his team Kumpulan Juri which also comprised comedian Ajak of Shiro won third prize.
Hattan has also acted in the films Selubung (1992) with Nasir and Deanna Yusoff, Buli (2004) with Datuk Afdlin Shauki and Datuk Hans Isaac, Lembing Awang Pulang Ke Dayang (2007) with Datuk Farid Kamil and Siti Elizad Sharifuddin, and Rock Bro (2016) with Khir Rahman and Pekin Ibrahim.
Hattan seldom promotes his activities on social media, preferring to communicate directly with fans and wanting to be remembered more for his music.
Konsert Datuk Hattan Biso Bonar marks his return to the big stage after 12 years. The two-hour showcase begins at 9pm and is organised by 11 LA Entertainment. Hattan will perform about 20 songs and he will be accompanied by Kristal members Rody (guitarist) and Acap (drummer).
Besides performing his own songs, Hattan will also sing the hits of his music heroes, Nasir and Datuk Ramli Sarip.
Tickets: RM100. Call 012-575 7971.