Epik (Rabbani album)
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| Released | November 18, 2003 | |||
| Recorded | 2003 | |||
| Studio | KRU Studios | |||
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| Length | 40:33 | |||
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Epik (Epic) is the seventh studio album by Malaysian nasheed group Rabbani. It was released on 18 November 2003 by KRU Music Group.[1][2][3]
The album was produced at KRU Studios in Kuala Lumpur by Amaludin Syukri Nasution, Edry Abdul Halim, Raizan Zainal Abidin, and Sohibul Fadil Hj. Sabikin.[4] Songwriting was handled by Asri Ibrahim, Edry Abdul Halim, Sohibul Fadil Hj. Sabikin, Amaludin Syukri Nasution, Mohamad Asri Ubaidullah, and Fendy.[5] Additionally, Raizan Zainal Abidin (Neves) of Pretty Ugly contributed two songs, "Janji" and "Maafkanlah," while Nine from Phyne Ballerz assisted with vocal arrangements.[3] Edry Abdul Halim and Raizan Zainal Abidin also contributed to mixing and arranging the album.[3] For this release, Rabbani adopted a more commercial pop style while maintaining their signature vocal harmonies.[6][1]
Release and reception
Epik was released on 18 November 2003, with "Subuh Yang Terakhir" as its first single.[3] The album was nominated for Best Nasyid Album at the 11th Anugerah Industri Muzik and for Choice Nasyid Song at the 2004 Anugerah Era.[7][8]
Zul Husni of Berita Harian praised Rabbani's willingness to experiment, noting that despite being known for aggressive rhythms, Epik introduced a more commercial pop-influenced nasyid style.[2]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Hadith - Syukur" | 0:22 | |
| 2. | "Subuh Yang Terakhir" | Edry Abdul Halim | 3:11 |
| 3. | "Bencilah Benci" |
| 3:48 |
| 4. | "Surah Al-A'araf Ayat 144" | 0:48 | |
| 5. | "Epik" | Edry Abdul Halim | 3:55 |
| 6. | "Surah Al-Haj Ayat 11" | 1:01 | |
| 7. | "Agung" | Edry Abdul Halim | 3:09 |
| 8. | "Janji" | Raizan Zainal Abidin | 3:56 |
| 9. | "Kaulah Segalanya" |
| 3:39 |
| 10. | "Hadith - Allah Tempat Berserah Diri" | 0:28 | |
| 11. | "Maafkanlah" | Raizan Zainal Abidin | 4:01 |
| 12. | "Hadith - Ujian Adalah Peningkatan Taqwa" | 0:21 | |
| 13. | "Kemenangan" | Sohibul Fadil | 4:14 |
| 14. | "Iltizam" | Sohibul Fadil | 3:47 |
| 15. | "Intifada 1424" |
| 3:53 |
| Total length: | 40:33 | ||
Personnel
Credits adapted from the album liner notes.
- Rabbani – vocals, vocal arrangement
- Asri Ibrahim – lead vocals, songwriter
- Edry Abdul Halim – songwriter, arranger, mixing, producer
- Sohibul Fadil Hj. Sabikin – songwriter, producer
- Raizan Zainal Abidin – songwriter, arranger, mixing, producer
- Amaludin Syukri Nasution – songwriter, producer
- Mohamad Asri Ubaidullah – songwriter
- Fendy – songwriter
- Archie – vocal arrangement, recording
- Zulkarnain – vocal arrangement
- Farizan Mohamad – graphic design
- Mohd Arzmy – A&R
- Warner Music Malaysia – distribution