Sarah (album)
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| Released | 23 August 2002 | |||
| Recorded | 2001 – 2002 | |||
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| Genre | Pop, R&B | |||
| Length | 41:26 | |||
| Label | NAR Records | |||
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| Siti Sarah chronology | ||||
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Sarah is a debut studio album by Malaysian singer, Siti Sarah, released on 23 August 2002 by NAR Records. The album is the debut of her after participated in both Bintang RTM and Bintang URTV. The album composed almost entirely of pop and ballad genre with its notable singles like "Kesetiaan", "Ku Teruskan" dan "Ke Hujung Dunia".[1][2][3]
Production
Following her participant at Bintang RTM and Bintang URTV, Siti Sarah was approached by NAR Records in late 2001.[4] They offered her a chance to record her first studio album and eventually working with renowned composers and producers like Ajai, Azmeer and Aidit Alfian. Siti Sarah performed the vocals on all tracks and provided backing vocals on only one track.[5]
On the album, she was joined by musicians including Edrie Hashim who plays electric guitars, Kelly, Nassier Abu Kassim and Surya Booty on bass, Ujang Exists and Gary Gideon on drums and Coni Soliano who plays trumpet for the song "Pesan Mamaku". The album was recorded primarily on NAR Studios and Groove Works Studios, produced by Azmeer, Along Exists, Edrie Hashim and Aidit Alfian among others.[6] The mastering process was done by Faisal Ghazali at the Synchrosound Mastering in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Release and reception
The album was released on 23 August 2002 to popular success, with "Kesetiaan" released as its lead single.[7][8] "Ku Teruskan", "Ke Hujung Dunia" and "Pesan Mamaku" were released as further singles. Music videos were produced for the album, for the songs "Kesetiaan", "Ku Teruskan" and "Ke Hujung Dunia". The album was well-received, sold 10,000 copies and received critical praise upon its release.[3][9] It also earned Siti Sarah three awards including the Best Album category at the 10th Anugerah Industri Muzik in 2003.[10][11]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Ku Teruskan" |
| 4:37 |
| 2. | "Hai Kawan" |
| 4:27 |
| 3. | "Kesetiaan" |
| 4:16 |
| 4. | "Rembulan di Taj Mahal" |
| 4:03 |
| 5. | "Kata Cinta" |
| 4:24 |
| 6. | "Ke Hujung Dunia" |
| 4:59 |
| 7. | "Cemburu" | Neves (Pretty Ugly) | 4:20 |
| 8. | "Damaikan Asmaraku" |
| 3:55 |
| 9. | "Hasrat Cinta" |
| 4:34 |
| 10. | "Pesan Mamaku" |
| 3:51 |
| Total length: | 41:26 | ||
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Sales/Shipments |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | Sold out | 10,000[3] |
References
- ^ Rosli Manah (7 March 2002). "Bintang URTV - Siti Sarah gembira hasrat tercapai". Utusan Malaysia. Retrieved 9 August 2010.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Tengku Khalidah Tengku Bidin (7 May 2002). "Siti Sarah gementar hadapi karenah". Utusan Malaysia. Retrieved 9 August 2010.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b c Norhadiani Baharom (22 October 2002). "Sarah di depan". Harian Metro. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ Suzan Ahmad (21 August 2002). "Sarah bakal gugat artis popular". Berita Minggu. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ Zul Husni Abdul Hamid (16 April 2002). "Sarah tidak mahu tergesa-gesa". Berita Harian. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ Norhadiani Baharom (8 April 2002). "Impian Siti Sarah termakbul". Harian Metro. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ Zul Husni Abdul Hamid (22 September 2002). "Sarah tidak hanyut dengan pujian". Berita Minggu. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ Haswari Ali (7 September 2002). "Ruang tamu pentas Sarah". Harian Metro. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ "My pick of the best albums of the year". The Malay Mail. 31 December 2002. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ Tati (12 May 2003). "Teladan sempadan". Harian Metro. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ "Siti Sarah buktikan tidak kejar glamor". Berita Harian Singapura. 4 May 2003. p. 10. Retrieved 9 March 2022.