ReKRUed

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reKRUed
Studio album by
KRU
ReleasedOctober 1993 (1993-10)
Recorded1992 – 1993
StudioChannel 11 Studio
Genre
Length67:25
LabelEMI Music Malaysia
ProducerKRU
KRU chronology
Canggih
(1992) 		reKRUed
(1993) 		Awas!
(1994)
Singles from reKRUed
  1. "Mengerti"
    Released: 1993
  2. "Janji Tinggal Janji"
    Released: 1993

reKRUed is the second studio album by Malaysian boy band, KRU. It was released in October 1993 by EMI Music Malaysia.

Production

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After the success of their debut album, Canggih (1992), KRU began working on their second album. The album took eight months to completed.[1] Like the first album, all songs in reKRUed were composed by the brothers themselves.[2] KRU described the album is "more mature" than Canggih as they "wanted to have something that was different and good at the same time".[1][3]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Norman, Yusry and Edry Abdul Halim.

No.TitleLength
1."Mengerti"5:13
2."Inikah Ertinya Cinta"3:52
3."Berita Terkini"1:01
4."KRU is Wild"3:46
5."Di Depan Mata"4:39
6."Terima Kasih"4:13
7."I.R.A."4:05
8."MC's Groove"0:42
9."Go! KRU (T.R.R.G.)"3:56
10."Da Party"3:33
11."Gadis Jelita (O.T. Enchanted Lady)"3:56
12."Katanya..."4:14
13."Asimilasi 106"4:07
14."Janji Tinggal Janji"6:30
15."Mengerti" (Radio Edit)5:18
16."Terima Kasih" (Radio Edit)4:14
17."Asimilasi 106" (Radio Edit)4:04
Total length:67:25

Release and reception

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reKRUed was released on October 1993.[4][5] Upon its release, the album received considerable attention from music critics for its rap and acappella influences.[6] As of 1994, the album sold over 60,000 copies.[7]

To promote the album's release, KRU held an interview session with fans via a telephone on 4 December,[8][9] as well as embarking their ReKRUed Rap Tour from 27 March to 23 April 1994 in Johor Bahru, Alor Setar and Kuala Lumpur.[10]

Personnel

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Credits adapted from reKRUed booklet liner notes.[11]

  • KRU – vocals, backing vocals, mixer, composer, arranger, producer
  • Mohd Arzmy - executive producer
  • Man Kidal - guitar
  • Izan - backing vocals, engineer
  • Thana - backing vocals, engineer
  • DanceKRU - voice
  • Sophie Fisher - voice
  • Jodi Milliner - composer
  • Seabochan - composer
  • Susie Banfield - composer
  • Pete Wingfield - composer, lyrics
  • Ahmad C.B. - composer
  • Amir - engineer
  • Suzanne Kong - design concept, graphics
  • David Lok - photography
  • Brian Garner - mastering

Release history

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Region Release date Format Label
Malaysia October 1993 CD, Digital download[12][13] EMI Music Malaysia

References

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  1. ^ a b Aneesa Alphonsus (12 November 1993). "KRU-sing to success". New Straits Times. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  2. ^ Siti Nurbaiyah Nadzmi (5 October 1993). "Go KRU go!". The Malay Mail. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  3. ^ "Genial brothers wrap up new album reKRUed". New Straits Times. 12 November 1993. p. 28.
  4. ^ Rozila Saibi (18 September 1993). "KRU dengan Rekrued". Harian Metro. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  5. ^ "KRU semakin 'liar'". Harian Metro. 9 November 1993. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  6. ^ Nur Hajar Mohamed (26 November 1993). "KRU siblings album of a' capella and rap". The Malay Mail. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  7. ^ Hanim Mohd Salleh (21 April 1994). "KRU guna rap jadi 'modal' niaga". Berita Harian. p. 5. Retrieved 22 August 2020.
  8. ^ "Sesi temubual KRU". Berita Harian. 3 December 1993. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
  9. ^ Nur Hajar Mohamed (3 December 1993). "Phone-in to rappers". The Malay Mail. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  10. ^ "KRU rap tour dates". New Straits Times. 21 March 1994. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  11. ^ reKRUed (liner notes). KRU. EMI Music Malaysia. 1993.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  12. ^ "reKRUed by KRU". Spotify. 28 August 1993. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
  13. ^ "reKRUed, album by KRU". iTunes Store (MY). Apple. 28 August 1993. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
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