Setia Ku Di Sini Explained

Setia Ku Di Sini is the third studio album by Malaysian singer Ziana Zain. It was released through BMG Music (Malaysia) on July 24, 1995.^[1] The songs were composed mainly by Johari Teh, Salman, Idzahar, Saari Amri, Jay Jay, X.Boy, and Aidit.

After its release, Setia Ku Di Sini received generally mixed reviews from music critics but became a huge commercial success, topping the charts in Malaysia and Singapore.^[2] Setia Ku Di Sini remains one of the best-selling albums of 1995 (Malaysia), with sales of over 120 thousands copies in Malaysia.^[3] Singles released from the album include the Radio 1 number one "Bersama Akhirnya", the Muzik-Muzik number one "Setia Ku Di Sini", and "Kemelut Di Muara Kasih".^[4]

Setia Ku Di Sini won the Anugerah Industri Muzik for Best Vocal Performance in an Album (Female) and was nominated for the Anugerah Industri Muzik for Best Album Cover and Best Pop Album in 1996.^[5] "Kemelut Di Muara Kasih" was also nominated for the Anugerah Juara Lagu for Best Ballad Song in 1996.^[6] "Bersama Akhirnya" won the Voice of Asia for Best Song Awards.^[7]

Accolades

Year	Award	Category	Recipient(s) and nominee(s)	Result	Ref.
1995	Voice of Asia	Best Song	"Bersama Akhirnya"		[8]
1996	Pujaan 10 Nescafe	Best Performance (Solo)			[9]
		Most Popular Song (Solo)			[10]
	3rd Anugerah Industri Muzik	Best Vocal Performance in an Album (Female)	Setia Ku Di Sini		[11]
		Best Album Cover			[12]
		Best Pop Album			[13]
	11th Anugerah Juara Lagu	Best Ballad Song	"Kemelut Di Muara Kasih"		[14]

Certifications and sales

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Certification	Sales
Malaysia (RIM)	3x Platinum	175,000	[15]

Personnel

• Executive producer: Johari Teh
• Mastering: Ramli MS, Johari Teh, Adnan Abu Hassan, Azlan Abu Hassan, Helen Yap, Fauzi Marzuki
• Concept & A&R: Johari Teh
• Coordinator A & R: Edrie Hashim
• Promotion management: Samirah, Rohani, Rina, Sharum, Nan Dengkil, Freda Hassan (Singapura)
• Recording studio: Synchrosound Studio, GrooveWorks Studio, WizardWorks Production
• Mastering: Fauzi Marzuki @ Sonic Mastering Lab
• Album artwork: Foo @ Matchbox Studio
• Make-up: Nurul
• Clothing: Versace
• Photography: Boestamam @ Jubang Sutajio

External links

• Fan Site

Notes and References

1. News: Ziana Zain, setianya di sini. Harian Metro. 10 July 1995. 15 October 2024. subscription. KLiK.
2. News: Carta popular. Metro Ahad. 1 October 1995. 15 October 2024. subscription. KLiK.
3. News: Ziana just wants to sing this year. Shuib Taib. New Straits Times. 18 (Life & Times). 19 February 1996. 15 October 2024.
4. News: Carta popular. Metro Ahad. 17 September 1995. 15 October 2024. subscription. KLiK.
5. News: Night when they all shone. The Malay Mail. 25 March 1996. 15 October 2024. subscription. KLiK.
6. News: Ziana menghilang diri. Harian Metro. 30 December 1996. 15 October 2024. subscription. KLiK.
7. News: Ziana Zain juara Asia Pop Song. Harian Metro. 1 August 1995. 15 October 2024. subscription. KLiK.
8. News: Ziana just wants to sing this year. Shuib Taib. New Straits Times. 18 (Life & Times). 19 February 1996. 15 October 2024.
9. News: Hottest show over RTM. The Malay Mail. 15 January 1996. 15 October 2024. subscription. KLiK.
10. News: Menjulang Kasih lagu popular. Harian Metro. 15 January 1996. 15 October 2024. subscription. KLiK.
11. News: 'Unplugged' Ziana. Sajahan Waheed. New Straits Times. 24 (Life & Times). 27 May 1996. 15 October 2024.
12. News: What the winners say. The Malay Mail. 25 March 1996. 15 October 2024. subscription. KLiK.
13. News: Keputusan di luar dugaan. Harian Metro. 25 March 1996. 15 October 2024. subscription. KLiK.
14. News: Juara lagu winners. Sajahan Waheed. New Straits Times. 26 (Life & Times). 1 January 1997. 15 October 2024.
15. Web site: Ziana's Achievement. Ziana tripod .