| Pujaanku | ||||
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| Released | 14 May 1996 | |||
| Recorded | 1995–1996 | |||
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| Genre | Pop, R&B | |||
| Length | 44:15 | |||
| Label | Pony Canyon | |||
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| Amy Mastura chronology | ||||
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| Singles from Pujaanku | ||||
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Pujaanku is a second studio album by Malaysian singer, Amy Mastura, released on 14 May 1996 by Pony Canyon.[1][2][3][4]
Production
[edit]Pujaanku was Amy Mastura's second solo album.[5] It was produced after the massive success of her self-titled debut album.[6] Songwriting was handled by Azlan Abu Hassan, Fauzi Marzuki, Goh Boon Hoe and Boon Tan with the latter two served as the album producer.[1][7] For the album, Amy retain the 'cheerful' concept, with the lyrics in the album focused on general messages "without touching melodious poetic rhythm".[8][9]
The album's cover art photography was taken by Malaysian photographer, H. Lin Ho. It features 10 different poses of Amy Mastura on the album sleeve.[2]
Release and reception
[edit]Originally scheduled for June 1996 release,[9] Pujaanku was officially released a month earlier, on 14 May, three days after what would have been her 25th birthday, with "Kasih Kita" and "Kembalilah" released as lead singles.[10] "Diam-Diam Rindu" and "Pujaanku" were later released as further singles. The album was well received upon releas, sold over 150,000 copies as of March 1997 and certified Platinum.[11]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kembalilah" | Younky S. | 3:55 |
| 2. | "Kasih Kita" | Arie Satyawan, Dorie Kalmas | 5:22 |
| 3. | "Bicara Hati" | Boon Tan, A. Nor | 4:35 |
| 4. | "Pujaanku" | A. Haidi | 4:56 |
| 5. | "Pintu Harapan" | Azlan Abu Hassan, Amran Omar | 4:01 |
| 6. | "Diam Diam Rindu" | Goh Boon Hoe, Seri Bayu | 4:32 |
| 7. | "Gemala" | Fauzi Marzuki, Arab | 5:17 |
| 8. | "Nada Rindu" | Goh Boon Hoe, Amran Omar | 4:39 |
| 9. | "Ku Syairkan Janji" | Fauzi Marzuki, Lennie Atikah | 3:28 |
| 10. | "Mahkota Hatiku" | Boon Tan, Zainol | 4:37 |
| Total length: | 44:15 | ||
Personnel
[edit]Credits adapted from Pujaanku booklet liner notes.[12]
- Amy Mastura – vocals, background vocals
- Goh Boon Hoe – producer
- Ujang – executive producer
- Boon Tan – producer, mixer, recorder
- Rahim – recorder
- Nor Azhar "Spit" Shaari – recorder
- Zaid Yusoff – recorder
- Moses "G-Soul" Chan – mixer
- Seigen Ono – mastering
- Kit Rushuhaimin – concept
- H. Lin Ho – photography
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia[11] | Platinum | 150,000[11] |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Roslen Fadzil (28 May 1996). "Amy perlu buktikan". Harian Metro. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ a b Marina Abdul Ghani (5 June 1996). "Polished effort by Amy in Pujaanku". The Malay Mail. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
- ^ Sajahan Waheed (6 June 1996). "Amy on the fast track". New Straits Times. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
- ^ Maliah Surip (16 February 2008). "15 tahun yang utuh". Kosmo!.
- ^ Nor Haslinda Dalail (12 August 1996). "Amy tak senang duduk". Harian Metro. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ Marina Abdul Ghani (4 May 1996). "'Singing's my priority'". The Malay Mail. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ Zurina Waji (26 April 1996). "Penerbit berani kejar Amy Mastura". Harian Metro. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Amy Mastura serlah kematangan dalam album kedua". Utusan Malaysia. 11 April 1996.
- ^ a b "Amy lebih matang dalam album kedua". Berita Harian Singapura. 12 April 1996. p. 6. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
- ^ "Amy Mastura belum dapat berbangga". Berita Harian Singapura. 30 April 1996. p. 6. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
- ^ a b c Roslen Fadzil (24 March 1997). "Lagi Gempaq laris". Harian Metro. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ Pujaanku (liner notes). Amy Mastura. Pony Canyon. 1996. PMDL 030-2.
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