Untukmu

1993 studio album by Feminin From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Untukmu (For You) is the debut studio album by Malaysian girl group, Feminin, released on 26 July 1993 by New Southern Records.[1] The album, which had an old school hip-hop influences, was well-received and propelling Feminin to fame. A digitally remastered reissue of the album was released in 2015 as part of its 22nd anniversary.

Released16 July 1993
Recorded1992 – 1993
StudioSuara Studio
Quick facts Studio album by Feminin, Released ...
Untukmu
Studio album by
Released16 July 1993
Recorded1992 – 1993
StudioSuara Studio
GenrePop, R&B, hip-hop
Length42:32
LabelNew Southern Records
Producer
Feminin chronology
Untukmu
(1993)
Kini
(1994)
Singles from Untukmu
  1. "Untukmu"
    Released: 1993
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Background and production

Feminin was a Malaysian girl group from Kuala Lumpur, consisting of sisters Asfarina and Ruzilawati Muhamad, Nor Intan Zanariah Abdul Zaharin, Andriaty Abdul Rahman and Nor Askiela Zainal Abidin. They started out as a dance group under Edriss Collection, managed by Edriss Razhe, where they auditioned for the 1991 Malaysia Fiesta.[2] The members of the group were approached by the New Southern Records (NSR) and offered them a chance to record their first studio album.[3][4]

Working with KRU and several other composers and record producers, including Yogi B (who later become part of Poetic Ammo), Feminin recorded Untukmu, with the recording was done primarily at Suara Studio in Kuala Lumpur. Man Keedal and David Yee played the guitar and bass respectively for the songs "Syurga di Dunia" and "Selamat Tinggal Cinta". The album's musical style were rendered as old school hip-hop, which the group described suitable for their album's concept. For the album, they have their shortened haircut to follow the 1970s image.[5][6] The album was produced by Susan Goh and KRU, mixed and mastered by Ivan Lim and Richard Goh.

Release and reception

Untukmu was released on 26 July 1993, with the titular song released as its lead single. The album was well-received and sold 100,000 copies upon its release, a record for a work by a female Malaysian music group.[7][8]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Feminin"Yusry Abd Halim, Norman Abd Halim3:12
2."Untukmu"KRU5:13
3."Rentak Disco 1, 2, 3"Copyright Controlled, Cahaya Pena4:12
4."Syurga Di Dunia"Yusry Abd Halim, Norman Abd Halim4:12
5."Selamat Tinggal Cinta"Yusry Abdul Halim, Norman Abdul Halim5:12
6."Irama Hip Hop"Jojo, Yogi B3:45
7."Al Kisah... Sejarah Melayu"Tradisional, Cahaya Pena5:20
8."Remaja"Jojo, Cahaya Pena4:22
9."Wawasan Remaja"Amin Syed, Chief4:00
10."Sahabat"Amin Syed, Jihan Nawawi3:20
Total length:42:32
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Certifications

More information Country, Certification ...
Country Certification Sales/Shipments
Malaysia 2x Platinum[9] 100,000[9]
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