Intifada (album)
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| Released | December 20, 2000 | |||
| Recorded | 2000 | |||
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| Length | 45:48 | |||
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Intifada ("Uprising") is the fourth studio album by Malaysian Nasheed group Rabbani. It was released in 20 December 2000 by Permata Audio and EMI Music Malaysia.[1] The album sold over 70,000 copies, with the title track “Intifada” becoming one of Rabbani’s signature songs.[2][3][4]
Production
Following the commercial success of Pergi Tak Kembali, Rabbani began work on Intifada with the intention of broadening their musical direction.[5] According to the group, the album’s title—meaning “uprising”—was inspired by the struggles for justice of Palestinians during the Second Intifada, which had begun a few months earlier that year, and symbolized a their renewal in sound while blending progressive and contemporary influences with traditional nasheed values.[6][7]
The album incorporates a diverse range of musical styles, including dance music, Middle Eastern and Latin influences, Malay traditional music, R&B, and rap. [5]Recording sessions were conducted across five studios: Nada Studio, Studio 21A, Pro Studio, Nova Studio, and Bumble Bee Studio.[8]
The title track, “Intifada”, was composed by Malaysian boy band KRU with lyrics written by B. Nury.[9][10] Azmeer contributed two tracks, “Lailatul Qadar” and “Kawan”, while Pak Ngah composed “Cari Pasangan”, a song influenced by Malay traditional music with lyrics also by B. Nury.[6] “7 Hari”, written and composed by Mohd. Zaid Yusoff, incorporates world music elements and features a rap verse delivered in the Kelantan dialect.[11][12] The album also includes “Nawaitu” and “Cahaya" composed by Bong, a songwriter and producer known for his work with Cromok and Amuk.[13]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Intifada" |
| 3:57 |
| 2. | "Insaf" |
| 5:37 |
| 3. | "7 Hari" | Mohd. Zaid Yusoff | 4:22 |
| 4. | "Cahaya" |
| 4:53 |
| 5. | "Lailatul Qadar" | Azmeer | 4:24 |
| 6. | "Doa Dan Pujian" |
| 5:09 |
| 7. | "Kawan" |
| 3:26 |
| 8. | "Cari Pasangan" |
| 4:42 |
| 9. | "Ayah Ibu" |
| 4:33 |
| 10. | "Nawaitu" |
| 4:40 |
| Total length: | 45:48 | ||
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Malaysia | Platinum | 70,000[14] |
Release and promotion
Intifada was released in 20 December 2000, with the title track serving as the album’s lead single.[15] A music video for “Intifada” was produced in collaboration with Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB).[16]
Reception
The album received positive reviews upon release. Writing for Berita Minggu, reviewer Roslen described Intifada as a well-arranged and high-quality album with appeal extending beyond Malay-speaking audiences.[13] Commercially, the album sold more than 70,000 copies.[1]
At the 9th Anugerah Industri Muzik, held on 20 April 2002, Intifada won the award for Best Nasheed Album.[17]
Personnel
Credits adapted from the album liner notes.
- KRU – composer, producer
- B. Nury – lyricist, executive producer
- Baiduri – lyricist
- LY – songwriter, producer
- Mohd. Zaid Yusoff – lyricist, songwriter
- Azam Dungun – lyricist
- Bong – lyricist, songwriter, producer
- Azmeer – lyricist, songwriter, producer
- Pak Ngah – songwriter, producer
- Azadan Abdul Aziz – lyricist
- Hamdan Md. Noor – lyricist
- Zaid – lyricist, songwriter, producer
- Mohd. Arzmy – executive producer
- Iqmal – A&R coordinator, advertising
- Miji – A&R coordinator
- Rina – A&R coordinator
- C. L. Toh – mastering
- Wan Kamaruddin – design concept, idea
- Simon – photography
- Why – make-up, wardrobe
- Erland Kok – marketing
- Jaja – new media
- Ann, Normaheran, Shima, Yatt – promotion
Release history
| Region | Release date | Format | Label |
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| Malaysia | 20 December 2000 | CD, Digital download |
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References
- ^ a b Hanisah Selamat (3 August 2012). "Kebangkitan Rabbani cetus kontroversi". Berita Harian. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ Ahmad Saufi Mansor (22 December 2000). "Kejutan Rabbani". Harian Metro. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ Abie Abdullah (9 March 2001). "Hijrah Rabbani". Harian Metro. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ Abie Abdullah (2 April 2001). "Lirik bahasa kata, melodi bahasa rasa". Harian Metro. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ a b Hardi Effendi Yaacob (6 January 2001). "Rabbani melangkah ke pop, world music". Berita Harian. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ a b Eena Houzyama (13 January 2001). "Nasyid's new tempo". New Straits Times. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ Suzan Ahmad (7 April 2001). "Detik permulaan muzik nasyid menuju global". Berita Harian. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ Sani Salleh (5 January 2001). "Rabbani atur strategi". Harian Metro. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ Ahmad Saufi Mansor (19 January 2001). "Intifada buat Rabbani". Harian Metro. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ Hanis Zariman (30 March 2025). "Lagu Intifada cipta fenomena, Rabbani percaya itu rezeki daripada Allah". Oh Bulan. Retrieved 20 August 2025.
- ^ Zul Husni Abdul Hamid (14 January 2001). "Rabbani selit rap dalam nasyid". Berita Minggu. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ Abie Abdullah (19 April 2001). "7 Hari selepas Intifada". Harian Metro. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ a b Roslen (21 January 2001). "Revolusi nasyid Rabbani". Berita Minggu. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ "Album". Rabbani Official Website. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ Hartati Hassan Basri (12 May 2001). "Semangat KRU membara". Harian Metro. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ Hardi Effendi Yaacob (24 January 2001). "Klip video Rabbani guna tenaga profesional". Berita Harian. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
- ^ Nor Akmar Samudin (11 May 2001). "Niat tidak berubah". Harian Metro. Retrieved 20 August 2020.