KRU

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KRU are a Malaysian pop boy band formed in 1992. The group comprises three Abdul Halim brothers, namely Datuk[1] Norman Abdul Halim, Datuk Yusry Abdul Halim and Edry Abdul Halim'. Apart from revolutionisingTemplate:Peacock inline the Malaysian music scene with their blend of pop, R&B and hip hop, Norman heads a successful business empire, KRU Studios, with Yusry specializing in film, media content and live events, whilst Edry is a successful composer/producer.

On 18 April 2018, the group announced that they would disband after 25 years being together after their last concert, Konsert Gergasi KRU 25, held from 4 to 6 May.[2] In addition to the band, the KRU group of companies include KRU Masterclass (formerly known as KRU Academy), KRU Music, KRU Media, KRU Entertainment, KRU Singapore, KRU International, Prodigital Lab, Kartun Studios, KRU Arena, and United Studios.[3]

In 2024, the group reformed after 6 years of hiatus and released a new album, titled Kaset.[4]

Early history

Their interest in musicmaking was sparked when they were very young, when one of their aunts bought Norman a keyboard which also attracted his other brothers. They spent their teenage years in London where they were exposed to various genres of music, in contrast to the Malay music scene at that time which was dominated by classic rock and ballads.

They continued to write original songs and were unaware that one of Norman's college friends sent a demo to EMI. Calvin Wong, International Label Manager and nowScript error: No such module "Unsubst". vice-president at Warner Music Asia Pacific, was very impressed by the song and called the brothers to audition. KRU was formed on 19 May 1992. KRU (addressed by the initials "K.R.U." and not the pronunciation "kroo") stands for Kumpulan Rap Utama or "Major Rap Group", but it is also the Malay word for "crew", borrowed from English.[5]

Projects

In 1993, KRU started their ReKRUed Rap Tour,[6] followed by the Awas Da' Concert tour two years later. In 1997, they released the album Viva Selangor as a tribute to Selangor F.C. and Everest for Everest projectScript error: No such module "Unsubst".Script error: No such module "Unsubst". and commenced their KRU Mega Tour, sponsored by Peter Stuyvesant. The following year, their song "Never Let The Spirit Die" was used as the theme song for the 16th Commonwealth Games in Kuala Lumpur;[7] they also collaborated with Sharifah Aini, Zainal Abidin, Amy Search, Ning Baizura, Ella and Sheila Majid to create the soundtrack for Silat Lagenda.[8] In 1999, the song "Fiesta" was made the official theme of the Tour De Langkawi[9] and the group started their Jammin the Nation tour.

In 2000, they formed a virtual band named Tyco (meaning “big brother” in Cantonese), whose members consisted of computer-generated alternate versions of themselves, with Norman, Yusry, and Edry as avatars Tylo, Yiko, and Psylo respectively.[10] Although the project was lauded as groundbreaking with its CG music video "With U" and was awarded “Malaysia’s First Virtual Artiste” by the Malaysian Book of Records, Tyco failed to achieve mainstream success and the project was quietly shut down. In 2008, Tyco re-appeared as a solo artiste (Tylo) through the 2008 film Cicakman 2: Planet Hitam’s theme song “Planet Hitam,” making Tyco become the only virtual Hip Hop artiste in Malaysia or perhaps in the world. In 2020, Tyco re-emerged through the collaboration with Dato’ Ustaz Kazim Elias (DUKE) and Tuju from K-Clique in a song entitled “Salawat 1442” released by Imaan Music.[11][12]

On 26 October 2002, they kicked off their fifth major tour at Independence Square in Kuala Lumpur.[13] In 2005, Artis Bersatu—made up of Anita Sarawak, Raihan, Ning Baizura, Misha Omar, and Erra Fazira—performed KRU's song "Suluhkan Sinar" in dedication to the victims of the 2004 tsunami.[14]

In 2011, "Gemuruh Suara" was used for the Malaysian contingent participating in the 26th Southeast Asian GamesScript error: No such module "Unsubst". and KRU re-produced "Di Manakan Ku Cari Ganti" by P. Ramlee as part of the Tribute to P. Ramlee Project.[15] The Konsert Ulang Tahun Ke-20 started in 2012.[16] "Kuasa Juara" was used at the 2015 Southeast Asian Games for the Malaysian contingent.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". KRU toured Singapore and Kuala Lumpur from 2016 to 2018 for Konsert 24 Tahun Gergasi, after which they disbanded.[2]

They also diversified their ventures into producing large-scale and high budgeted films such as the Cicak Man series, Duyung, Magika, Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa, Vikingdom and animation movies - Ribbit and Wheely.

Songs KRU has composed have been performed by a number of artists: Cyndi Wang,[17] Az Yet and Jaclyn Victor, Caliph Buskers,Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Yuki[18] Sharifah Aini, Anita Sarawak, Ezlynn,Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Alex To,[19] Erra Fazira, Ella, Tiara Jacquelina, The Indigo, Anuar Zain, Zainal Abidin, Amy Mastura, Ning Baizura, Rabbani, Feminin, Imam Muda, Shahir, Elite, Adam AF2, Forteen, Adira, Mawi and Diana Danielle, Mawi and Akhil Hayy, Tomok, Syura, Sofaz, Indah and Ewal, Melly Goeslaw and Yusry, Slam, and Arip.

Six years after their disbandment, KRU announced their return in October 2024 with the latest song "Voodoo" and a new album Kaset.[20][21]

Discography

Studio albums

  • Canggih (1992)
  • reKRUed (1993)
  • Awas (1994)
  • Awas da Soundtrack (1995)
  • Ooh! La! La! (1996)
  • The Way We Jam (1998)
  • Formula Luarbiasa (1999)
  • KRUjaan (2001)
  • Empayar KRUjaan V2.0 (2002)
  • KRUnisme (2005)
  • 10 Di Skala Richter (2006)
  • KRUnomena (2013)
  • Kaset (2024)

Compilation albums

  • Krumania (1997)
  • Relax (2004)
  • KRU The Great: 20 Tahun - Suatu Mania (2011)
  • The Best Of (2012)
  • 1 (2015)
  • Gergasi (2018)

Studio album as Tyco

  • Tyco (2000)

Solo album

  • Yusry (2003) - performed by Yusry Abdul Halim

Honors and awards

Year Award/honor Awarding body Notes Template:Refh
1994 Most Popular TV Entertainer (Male) Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian
1995 Best Engineered Album Anugerah Industri Muzik Album: Awas
Best Pop Album
Most Popular Group Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian
1996 Best Group Vocal Performance in an Album Anugerah Industri Muzik Album: Awas da' Soundtrack
Most Popular Group Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian
EMI Achievement Award EMI Earning 10× platinum for sales exceeding 1 million
1997 Best Engineered Album Anugerah Industri Muzik Album: Ooh! La! La!, engineered by Edry Abdul Halim, Izan, Jon Gass, Martin Horenburg, and Steve Hall
Album of the Year
Best Music Video Anugerah Video M
Best Performance by an Artiste
Best Editing
Best Photography
Best Art Direction
Best Direction
First Artist To Duet With a Departed The Malaysia Book of Records "'Getaran Jiwa" with the late P. Ramlee
First Malaysian video clip nominated for the MTV Video Music Award "Fanatik"
1998 Best Music Video Anugerah Industri Muzik "Fanatik", directed by Saw Teong Hin
Most Popular Group Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian
1999 Best Music Video Anugerah Industri Muzik "The Way We Jam", directed by KRU
Best Engineered Album "The Way We Jam", engineered by Edry Abdul Halim
Anugerah Kembara Special jury's award to recognise local acts who have made an impact regionally or internationally
Most Popular Group Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian
2000 Most Popular Video Clip NTV7 "Jangan Lafazkan", chosen by the public through polls
Best Asian Group Anugerah Planet Muzik
2001 Most Popular English Song Music Authors' Copyright Protection Bhd "The Way We Jam"
First Virtual Artiste The Malaysia Book of Records KRU created Tyco, their virtual alter egos with 3D characters named Tylo, Yiko and Psylo.
2002 Best Nasyid Album Anugerah Industri Muzik "Intifada", produced by KRU. Artiste: Rabbani
Best Music Video (Silver) Malaysian Video Awards "Impak Maksima"
2003 Best Music Video Anugerah Industri Muzik "Impak Maksima", directed by Virginia Kennedy
Best Nasyid Album Qiblat - Rabbani; produced by Edry, Archie & Ustaz Sohibul
Pop Rock category Anugerah Juara Lagu Hi Hi Bye Bye
2004 Most Popular Singer – Male (Yusry) Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian
2005 Choice Music Video Anugerah ERA "Terhangat di Pasaran"
Choice Vocals – Duo or Group
2008 Anugerah Planet Muzik [22]
2009 Best Film Malaysia Film Festival Magika [23]
2011 Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa [24]
2012 Ultimate Shout! Award Shout! Awards [25]
Grand Master Brand Icon Leadership Award BrandLaureate Norman Abdul Halim
Character Award Profima
2013 Music Video Award Shout! Awards "Semalam Tanpamu" with Stacy [26]
2014 Highest Earning Composer Award Music Authors' Copyright Protection Bhd Edry Abd Halim [27]
Best Family Film Niagara Integrated Film Festival Ribbit; Edry composed the soundtrack [28]
2015 Highest Earning Composer Award Music Authors' Copyright Protection Bhd Edry Abd Halim [29]
Trophy - Sport Innovation International Olympic Committee "Kuasa Juara" [30]
Best Animation Film Malaysia Film Festival Ribbit (KRU Studios) [31]

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