Pujaanku
Studio album by
Released14 May 1996
Recorded1995–1996
Studio
  • RMP Studio
  • Broadway Studio
GenrePop, R&B
Length44:15
LabelPony Canyon
Producer
  • Goh Boon Hoe
  • Boon Tan
Amy Mastura chronology
Amy Mastura
(1994)
Pujaanku
(1996)
Puteri
(1997)
Singles from Pujaanku
  1. "Pujaanku"
    Released: 10 April 1996
  2. "Kasih Kita"
    Released: 23 June 1996
  3. "Kembalilah"
    Released: 16 September 1996

Pujaanku is a second studio album by Malaysian singer, Amy Mastura, released on 14 May 1996 by Pony Canyon.[1][2][3][4]

Production

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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

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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

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Kembalilah"Younky S.3:55
2."Kasih Kita"Arie Satyawan, Dorie Kalmas5:22
3."Bicara Hati"Boon Tan, A. Nor4:35
4."Pujaanku"A. Haidi4:56
5."Pintu Harapan"Azlan Abu Hassan, Amran Omar4:01
6."Diam Diam Rindu"Goh Boon Hoe, Seri Bayu4:32
7."Gemala"Fauzi Marzuki, Arab5:17
8."Nada Rindu"Goh Boon Hoe, Amran Omar4:39
9."Ku Syairkan Janji"Fauzi Marzuki, Lennie Atikah3:28
10."Mahkota Hatiku"Boon Tan, Zainol4:37
Total length:44:15

Personnel

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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

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Malaysia[11] Platinum 150,000[11]

References

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  1. ^ a b Roslen Fadzil (28 May 1996). "Amy perlu buktikan". Harian Metro. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  2. ^ a b Marina Abdul Ghani (5 June 1996). "Polished effort by Amy in Pujaanku". The Malay Mail. Retrieved 30 January 2021.
  3. ^ Sajahan Waheed (6 June 1996). "Amy on the fast track". New Straits Times. Retrieved 8 February 2021.
  4. ^ Maliah Surip (16 February 2008). "15 tahun yang utuh". Kosmo!.
  5. ^ Nor Haslinda Dalail (12 August 1996). "Amy tak senang duduk". Harian Metro. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  6. ^ Marina Abdul Ghani (4 May 1996). "'Singing's my priority'". The Malay Mail. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  7. ^ Zurina Waji (26 April 1996). "Penerbit berani kejar Amy Mastura". Harian Metro. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  8. ^ "Amy Mastura serlah kematangan dalam album kedua". Utusan Malaysia. 11 April 1996.
  9. ^ a b "Amy lebih matang dalam album kedua". Berita Harian Singapura. 12 April 1996. p. 6. Retrieved 12 December 2018.
  10. ^ "Amy Mastura belum dapat berbangga". Berita Harian Singapura. 30 April 1996. p. 6. Retrieved 4 November 2019.
  11. ^ a b c Roslen Fadzil (24 March 1997). "Lagi Gempaq laris". Harian Metro. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
  12. ^ Pujaanku (liner notes). Amy Mastura. Pony Canyon. 1996. PMDL 030-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
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