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2000 studio album by Rabbani
| Intifada | |
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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. The album sold over 70,000 copies, with the title track “Intifada” becoming one of Rabbani’s signature songs.[1][2][3]
Production
Following the commercial success of Pergi Tak Kembali, Rabbani began work on Intifada with the intention of broadening their musical direction.[4] 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.[5][6]
The album incorporates a diverse range of musical styles, including dance music, Middle Eastern and Latin influences, Malay traditional music, R&B, and rap. [4]Recording sessions were conducted across five studios: Nada Studio, Studio 21A, Pro Studio, Nova Studio, and Bumble Bee Studio.[7]
The title track, “Intifada”, was composed by Malaysian boy band KRU with lyrics written by B. Nury.[8][9] 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.[5] “7 Hari”, written and composed by Mohd. Zaid Yusoff, incorporates world music elements and features a rap verse delivered in the Kelantan dialect.[10][11] The album also includes “Nawaitu” and “Cahaya” composed by Bong, a songwriter and producer known for his work with Cromok and Amuk.[12]
Track listing
| Title | Writer(s) | ||
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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” |
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4:40 |
| Total length: | 45:48 | ||
Certifications
Intifada was released in 20 December 2000, with the title track serving as the album’s lead single.[14] A music video for “Intifada” was produced in collaboration with Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB).[15]
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.[12] Commercially, the album sold more than 70,000 copies.[16]
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
