Puncak Kasih is the fourth studio album by Malaysian singer Ziana Zain. It was released on May 26, 1997, through BMG. Puncak Kasih showed a further progression of Ziana's music. Throughout the project she collaborated with Adnan Abu Hassan, who wrote and produced "Puncak Kasih", among others. In total, Ziana worked on the album with fourteen producers and a variety of songwriters and musicians.

Puncak Kasih
Studio album by
ReleasedMay 26, 1997 (1997-05-26)
RecordedNovember 1996 – April 1997
Studio
  • Kings Studio
  • Studio 67
  • Menora Studios
  • Utusan Audio
Genre
Length51:45
LabelBMG
Producer
Ziana Zain chronology
Ziana Zain Unplugged
(1996)
Puncak Kasih
(1997)
Best of Ziana Zain
(1998)
Singles from Puncak Kasih
  1. "Puncak Kasih"
    Released: May 5, 1997 (1997-05-05)
  2. "Kalau Mencari Teman"
    Released: July 21, 1997 (1997-07-21)
  3. "Berpisah Jua"
    Released: September 8, 1997 (1997-09-08)
  4. "Ada Cinta"
    Released: December 1, 1997 (1997-12-01)
  5. "Terlerai Kasih"
    Released: January 12, 1998 (1998-01-12)
  6. "Satu Detik"
    Released: May 25, 1998 (1998-05-25)

Puncak Kasih became Ziana's best-selling album and one of the best-selling albums in Malaysia, with sales of more than 130 thousand copies, including twelve thousand copies in the Singapore and over eight thousand in the Brunei. In Indonesia, it has sold over five thousand units. It topped the charts around the Southeast Asia, including number one in the Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and many more. It was certified 3x Platinum in Malaysia.[citation needed]

Six singles were released from the album. The major success came with the release of "Puncak Kasih" (number one in the Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei), "Berpisah Jua" (number one in Malaysia, Singapore and number five in the Indonesia), and "Terlerai Kasih" (top ten in Malaysia, including number four in the Singapore).[citation needed]

Track listing

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  1. "Puncak Kasih" (Adnan Abu Hassan, Maya Sari) — 5:32
  2. "Sepi Tanpa Rela" (Johari Teh) — 4:19
  3. "Berpisah Jua" (Asmin Mudin) — 5:10
  4. "Satu Detik" (Azlan Abu Hassan, Maya Sari) — 3:38
  5. "Cinta Di Menara Rindu" (Idzahar, Azam Dungun) — 5:17
  6. "Dugaan Buatmu" (Adnan Abu Hassan, Amran Omar) — 5:17
  7. "Kalau Mencari Teman" (Razman, Habsah Hassan) — 4:22
  8. "Tika Naik Tika Jatuh" (Iraas Irma, Fitri Amri) — 5:57
  9. "Ada Cinta" (Azlan Abu Hassan, Ning Baizura) — 4:15
  10. "Terlerai Kasih" (Johari Teh) — 4:13
  11. "Sangkar Cinta (Remix)" - CD Only (Idzahar, Azam Dungun) — 5:09

Commercial performance

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Puncak Kasih debuted at number 4 on the week ending 10 June 1997.[1] The following week, it jumped to number two.[2] On its third week, the album finally topped the Malaysian Album Chart, dethroning 911's The Journey on the week ending 24 June 1997.[3]

Awards

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Anugerah Juara Lagu

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Three singles from the album were shortlisted in the semi-final of 1998's Anugerah Juara Lagu, namely "Puncak Kasih", "Kalau Mencari Teman" and "Berpisah Jua". Nevertheless, the latter failed to advance into the final. Additionally, the song "Puncak Kasih" won the category Best Ballad Song in the ceremony.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
1998 "Puncak Kasih" Best Ballad Song Won
Best Song Shortlisted
"Berpisah Jua" Best Ballad Song Shortlisted
Best Song Shortlisted
"Kalau Mencari Teman" Best Traditional Song Shortlisted
Best Song Shortlisted

Anugerah Industri Muzik

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In 1998, the album Puncak Kasih received two nominations in Anugerah Industri Muzik which were Best Pop Album as well as Best Female Vocalist in an Album where it won Best Pop Album.[4] Additionally, the song Puncak Kasih was nominated for Best Song award but it lost to Innuendo's "Selamanya".

Year Nominee / work Award Result
1998 Puncak Kasih Best Pop Album Won
Best Female Vocalist in an Album Nominated
"Puncak Kasih" Best Song Nominated

Anugerah Video Muzik

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
1998 "Puncak Kasih" Most Popular Video Clip Won

Personnel

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  • Executive producer - Mohd Firhad
  • A & R executive - Asni
  • Mastering Engineer - Saari Amri, Johari Teh, Adnan Abu Hassan, Fauzi Marzuki, Raman
  • Promotion unit - Samirah Hambali, Asri Ismail, Shila, Man Toba, Rouslan, Rohani, Eddie & Nora
  • Photographer - Adam Photo
  • Make-up - Kayla Adzman
  • Jewelry - Kedai Emas Golden Chance Lot 1.80 Ampang Park Complex
  • Cover artwork & photography - Bombay (KC Sdn. Bhd.)
  • Graphic design - Shairul (KC Sdn. Bhd.)

Charts

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Chart (1997) Peak
Position
Malaysian Albums Chart (RIAM)[3] 1

References

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  1. ^ Macdonald, Bob; Clarkson, Paul (21 June 1997), "Hits of the World continued", Billboard, Nielsen Business Media, Inc., pp. 51–, ISSN 0006-2510, retrieved 25 May 2017
  2. ^ Macdonald, Bob; Clarkson, Paul (28 June 1997), "Hits of the World continued", Billboard, vol. 109, no. 26, Nielsen Business Media, Inc., p. 49, ISSN 0006-2510, retrieved 25 May 2017
  3. ^ a b Cairo, Raul; Clarkson, Paul; Visser, Menno (12 July 1997), "Hits of the World continued", Billboard, vol. 109, no. 28, Nielsen Business Media, Inc., p. 43, ISSN 0006-2510, retrieved 25 May 2017
  4. ^ Nuvich, Alexandra (2 May 1998), "Malaysian Awards Celebrate Diversity", Billboard, vol. 110, no. 18, Nielsen Business Media, Inc., pp. 58–61, ISSN 0006-2510, retrieved 25 May 2017
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