Yang Benar

Yang Benar
Studio album by
Rabbani
ReleasedAugust 8, 2016 (2016-08-08)
Recorded
  • 2012
  • 2016
Genres
  • Nasheed
  • Contemporary
Length35:33
Labels
  • Rabbani Production
  • Inteam Records
Producers
  • Rabbani
  • Yusri Yusof
  • Edry Abdul Halim
  • Sohibul Fadhil
Rabbani chronology
Koleksi Emas Rabbani
(2015)
Yang Benar
(2016)
Singles from Yang Benar
  1. "Yang Benar"
    Released: 2016

Yang Benar (The Truth) is the thirteenth studio album by Malaysian nasheed group Rabbani. It was released on 8 August 2016 by Rabbani Production and Inteam Records.[1][2]

Background

After seven years without releasing a new studio album, Rabbani returned in 2016 with Yang Benar.[3] For this album, Azadan Abdul Aziz served as the lead vocalist, replacing Zulkiflee Azman, who previously held the role on Mahabbah (2009).[4]

The group approached Edry Abdul Halim of KRU as a songwriter, marking their first collaboration since Epik (2003).[5] Edry composed the self-titled track “Yang Benar”.[6] Other songwriters for the album include Yusri Yusof, Syeikh Qalam, Sohibul Fadil, and Daqmie.[7] All songs on the album are new, except for “Mawar Berdarah”, which was previously included in the album Koleksi Emas Rabbani (2015).[1]

The album features Malaysian singer Siti Nurhaliza on “Muhammad Al Ameen”, which was recorded in 2012 for the Maulid celebration.[7] Malaysian singer Black feature on the track “Dalam Aku”.[7]

Rabbani collaborated with Lembaga Zakat Selangor on the track “Zakat di Hati” to raise public awareness about zakat.[7] This album was the final release to include contributions from Ustaz Sohibul Fadil Sabikin, a key figure in the formation of Rabbani and Nadamurni, who passed away in September 2014.[8]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Yang Benar"
  • Edry Abdul Halim
  • Rabbani
3:52
2."Dalam Aku" (feat. Black)Syeikh Qalam4:20
3."Syukur"
  • Yusri Yusof
  • Mohd Asri Ubaidullah
4:21
4."Permaidani Buatku"Yusri Yusof4:31
5."Mawar Berdarah"Sohibul Fadil Sabikin4:06
6."Muhammad Al Ameen" (feat. Siti Nurhaliza)Sohibul Fadil Sabikin5:24
7."Zakat Di Hati"
  • Daqmie
  • Sohibul Fadil
  • Asri Ubaidullah
4:04
8."Medley Selawat"Copyright Control4:35
Total length:35:33

Release and reception

Yang Benar was released on 8 August 2016, with “Yang Benar” as the lead single.[6] The album was released by Rabbani Production and Inteam Records.[5]

Personnel

Credits adapted from the album liner notes.

  • Rabbani – vocals, producer
  • Sohibul Fadil Hj. Sabikin – songwriter
  • Edry Abdul Halim – arranger, producer, songwriter
  • Yusri Yusof – producer, songwriter
  • Daqmie – songwriter
  • Syeikh Qalam – songwriter
  • Asri Ubaidullah – songwriter
  • Rumie Booty – arranger, mixing, recording
  • Raja Farhan – recording
  • Shamir Supaat – recording, mastering
  • Fauzi Marzuki – mixing, mastering
  • Bard Muffin – mixing, mastering
  • Alfa – mixing, mastering

Release history

Region Release date Format Label
Malaysia 8 August 2016 CD, digital download[9]
  • Rabbani Production
  • Inteam Records

References

  1. 1 2 Nadia Azam (7 September 2016). "Rabbani bangkit semula dengan 'Yang Benar'". Malaysiakini. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  2. ↑ Nor Akmar Samudin (12 September 2016). "Rabbani kekal semangat juang". Harian Metro. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  3. ↑ Hanisah Selamat (23 December 2016). "Perjuangan diteruskan". Berita Harian. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  4. ↑ Hanisah Selamat (9 August 2016). "Hari Kemenangan milik mutlak Siti Nurhaliza - Rabbani". Berita Harian. Archived from the original on 12 August 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2020.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  5. 1 2 Muhammad Adnan (29 May 2015). "Kumpulan Rabbani Nantikan Sentuhan KRU". mstar. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  6. 1 2 Nor Akmar Samudin (27 August 2016). "Sentuhan Edry untuk Rabbani". Harian Metro. Archived from the original on 28 August 2016. Retrieved 20 August 2020.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. 1 2 3 4 Budiey (8 September 2016). "Rabbani Bangkit Semula Dengan Album Baru YANG BENAR". Budiey. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  8. ↑ "Ustaz Sohibul Fadil Sabikin, Lagenda Nasyid Malaysia Meninggal Dunia". Munsyeed. 24 September 2014. Retrieved 20 August 2020.
  9. ↑ ""Yang Benar"". Spotify. Retrieved 18 August 2020.