Malam Ini Kita Punya is the third studio album from Malaysian punk rock band, Bunkface. This album was released on 3 October 2014 at the Bee, Publika, Kuala Lumpur. The album contains seven Malay tracks, all of which were written by Sam. It is their first album produced by Sony Music Entertainment Malaysia following Bunkface signing to be under the recording company earlier in the year.

Malam Ini Kita Punya
Studio album by
ReleasedOctober 3, 2014 (2014-10-03)
Recorded2014
GenrePop rock, Pop punk, Punk rock
Length27:24
LabelSony Music Entertainment
ProducerBunkface
Bunkface chronology
Bunk Not Dead
(2012)
Malam Ini Kita Punya
(2014)
Singles from Malam Ini Kita Punya
  1. "Anugerah Syawal"
    Released: 6 August 2013
  2. "Rentak Laguku"
    Released: 15 February 2014
  3. "Malam Ini Kita Punya"
    Released: 9 September 2014
  4. "Darah Muda"
    Released: 17 July 2015

Release and promotion

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For the promotion of the album, Bunkface was chosen as DiGi x Deezer Spotlight Artis of the Month. Bunkface is the first act to be featured in DiGi x Deezer Spotlight session in Malaysia. The session was held at the Bee, Publika Shopping Gallery.[1][2] For Deezer promotion, the album was released on 29 September 2014;[3] almost a week before the official launch.

Singles

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  • Rentak Laguku was released on iTunes on 10 February 2014.[4] The single features Malaysian rock legend, Amy Search. A music video was subsequently uploaded on Bunkface's Vevo account on 15 February 2014. The song received critical success, including winning Best Rock Song[5] at Anugerah Industri Muzik 2013/2014 as well as short-listed for the prestigious Anugerah Juara Lagu 2014.[6]
  • Malam Ini Kita Punya was released as the second single on iTunes on 30 August 2014.[7] A music video was subsequently uploaded on Bunkface's Vevo account on 10 November 2014. The video was shot on a helipad at KH Tower (Menara KH) in Kuala Lumpur.[8] The video was directed by Zul Luey.[8]
  • The third radio single, Darah Muda was released on the first day of 2015 Eid al-Fitr.[9] An official video was released on 17 July 2015 through their Vevo account. The video - directed by Nasir Mehmood Sabir Mohd (KixASS)[clarification needed] - includes footage of Bunkface's travelogue to Ishikawa, Japan, Sam's marriage as well as their live shows.[10]

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Salam (Intro)" 1:35
2."Malam Ini Kita Punya"Sam Bunkface3:35
3."Kembali" 3:36
4."Rentak Laguku (feat. Amy Search)"Sam Bunkface3:55
5."Darah Muda" 3:48
6."Orang Kita" 4:00
7."Goyang" 3:46
8."Anugerah Syawal" 3:09
Total length:27:24

Awards

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Year Award Recipients and nominees Category Result Host country
2014 Anugerah Industri Muzik Ke-21[11] "Rentak Laguku" Best Rock Song Won  
Malaysia
Anugerah Juara Lagu 2014[12] Best Song Nominated
2015 Anugerah Planet Muzik[13] Malam Ini Kita Punya Best Song (Malaysia) Nominated  
Singapore
Bunkface Best Band Nominated
Anugerah Juara Lagu Ke-30[14][15][16] Malam Ini Kita Punya Best Song Nominated  
Malaysia

References

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  1. ^ Ong, Samantha (8 October 2014). "Bunkface launches third album & performs for fans". Hotxpress. Archived from the original on 15 October 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  2. ^ Deezer (24 November 2014), Bunkface - DiGi x Deezer Spotlight Session, retrieved 18 June 2016
  3. ^ "Malam Ini Kita Punya". 29 September 2014.
  4. ^ "Rentak Laguku - Single by Bunkface & Amy Search on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  5. ^ Othman, Kemalia (7 December 2014). "Album Terbaik AIM 21 Milik Siti Nurhaliza". mStar Online (in Malay). Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  6. ^ Syanty Octavia Amry (1 December 2014). "Saingan lama dan baru hangat AJL". Harian Metro Online (in Malay). Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  7. ^ "Malam Ini Kita Punya - Single by Bunkface on iTunes". iTunes. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  8. ^ a b Hassan, Khairul Amri (13 November 2014). "Aida kejut bangun Subuh – Sam Bunkface". Kosmo! Online (in Malay). Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  9. ^ Md Sharom, Nina Farzuin. "Sam Bunkface puji isteri bertudung". Sinar Harian Online (in Malay). Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  10. ^ Fenner, Zhafirry (21 July 2015). "Bunkface – "Darah Muda" (Official Music Video)". Masses. Archived from the original on 21 July 2015.
  11. ^ "AIM21 cemerlang". Utusan Online (in Malay). 10 December 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  12. ^ Gun, Michelle (23 December 2014). "Finalis AJL pukau penonton". Harian Metro Online (in Malay). Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  13. ^ Arrizal, Decky (18 September 2015). "Inilah Daftar Nominasi Anugerah Planet Muzik 2015". Rolling Stone Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  14. ^ Chua, Dennis (17 November 2015). "Battle for AJL begins, with 30 songs vying for Muzik Muzik semifinals". NST Online. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  15. ^ Atak, Feride Hikmet (6 December 2015). "12 Lagu Ke Final AJL30". mStar Online (in Malay). Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  16. ^ "Potret dinobat juara AJL 30". Sinar Harian Online (in Malay). 25 January 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016.