{{Infobox album | name = Untukmu | type = studio | artist = Feminin | cover = Feminin - Untukmu.jpg | border = yes | alt = | released = 16 July 1993 | recorded = 1992 – 1993 | venue = | studio = Suara Studio | genre = Pop, R&B, hip-hop | length = 44:32 | language = | label = New Southern Records | producer = {{hlist|Susan Goh|KRU}} | prev_title = | prev_year = | next_title = Kini | next_year = 1994 | misc = {{Singles | name = Untukmu | type = studio | single1 = Untukmu | single1date = 1993 | single2 = | single2date = | single3 = | single3date = | single4 = | single4date = }} }}
'''''Untukmu''''' (''For You'') is the debut studio album by Malaysian girl group, Feminin, released on 26 July 1993 by New Southern Records.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/285873/promosi-feminin-berjaya|title=Promosi Feminin berjaya|author=Zubairi Zabidin|publisher=Berita Harian|date=26 July 1993|accessdate=28 December 2019}}</ref> The album, which had an old school hip-hop influences, was well-received and propelling Feminin to fame. A digitally remastered reissue of the album was released in 2015 as part of its 22nd anniversary.
==Background and production== Feminin was a Malaysian girl group from Kuala Lumpur, consisting of sisters Asfarina and Ruzilawati Muhamad, Nor Intan Zanariah Abdul Zaharin, Andriaty Abdul Rahman and Nor Askiela Zainal Abidin. They started out as a dance group under Edriss Collection, managed by Edriss Razhe, where they auditioned for the 1991 Malaysia Fiesta.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/576651/feminin-mantap-kerana-displin|title=Feminin mantap kerana displin|publisher=Metro Ahad|date=25 August 1996|accessdate=19 March 2020}}</ref> The members of the group were approached by the New Southern Records (NSR) and offered them a chance to record their first studio album.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/5481210/fenomena-feminin|title=Fenomena Feminin|author=Serimah Mohd Sallehuddin|publisher=Berita Harian|date=5 October 2012|accessdate=14 August 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/252615/makin-banyak-artis-berkumpulan-muncul|title=Makin banyak artis berkumpulan muncul|publisher=Berita Harian|date=25 January 1994|accessdate=15 October 2020}}</ref>
Working with KRU and several other composers and record producers, including Yogi B (who later become part of Poetic Ammo), Feminin recorded ''Untukmu'', with the recording was done primarily at Suara Studio in Kuala Lumpur. Man Keedal and David Yee played the guitar and bass respectively for the songs "Syurga di Dunia" and "Selamat Tinggal Cinta". The album's musical style were rendered as old school hip-hop, which the group described suitable for their album's concept. For the album, they have their shortened haircut to follow the 1970s image.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/276167/feminin-tampil-imej-70-an|title=Feminin tampil imej 70-an|author=Seri Intan Othman|publisher=Berita Harian|date=31 July 1993|accessdate=1 September 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/3074143/gaya-go-go-dalam-feminin|title=Gaya Go Go dalam Feminin|author=Nafsiah Jani|publisher=Harian Metro|date=24 June 1993|accessdate=21 March 2021}}</ref> The album was produced by Susan Goh and KRU, mixed and mastered by Ivan Lim and Richard Goh. ''Untukmu'' is the last album Feminin recorded and released before the departure of one of its founding member, Along, and also their last release as a quintet.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/3057737/along-undur-diri|title=Along undur diri|author=Roslen Fadzil|publisher=Harian Metro|date=21 December 1993|accessdate=19 March 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Along tinggalkan Feminin|author=Nazrullah Rosli|publisher=Utusan Malaysia|date=22 December 1993}}</ref>
==Release and reception== ''Untukmu'' was released on 26 July 1993, with the titular song released as its lead single. Three music videos were produced for the album, for the songs "Rentak Disco 1,2,3", "Rentak Hip Hop" and the title track. The music video for "Untukmu" was filmed in some locations in Kuala Lumpur, particularly the KTM Kuala Lumpur railway station. The album was well-received and sold 100,000 copies upon its release, a record for a work by a female Malaysian music group.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/beritaharian19930919-1.2.22.1|title=Feminin berbelanja besar demi imej |author=Hanim Mohd Saleh|publisher=Berita Minggu|date=19 September 1993|accessdate=1 September 2020|page=11}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Rap group takes singing lessons|publisher=The New Paper|date=27 December 1993|page=27}}</ref> It also received any critical praise upon its release.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.klik.com.my/item/story/634328/a-blend-of-old-and-new-on-first-outing|title=A blend of old and new on first outing|author=Nur Hajar Mohamed|publisher=The Malay Mail|date=6 August 1993|accessdate=27 March 2021}}</ref>
==Track listing== {{Track listing | headline = | extra_column =
| title1 = Feminin | writer1 = Yusry Abd Halim, Norman Abd Halim | lyrics1 = | music1 = | length1 = 3:12
| title2 = Untukmu | writer2 = KRU | lyrics2 = | music2 = | length2 = 5:13
| title3 = Rentak Disco 1, 2, 3 | writer3 = Copyright Controlled, Cahaya Pena | lyrics3 = | music3 = | length3 = 4:12
| title4 = Syurga Di Dunia | note4 = | writer4 = Yusry Abd Halim, Norman Abd Halim | lyrics4 = | music4 = | length4 = 4:12
| title5 = Selamat Tinggal Cinta | note5 = | writer5 = Yusry Abdul Halim, Norman Abdul Halim | lyrics5 = | music5 = | length5 = 5:12
| title6 = Irama Hip Hop | note6 = | writer6 = Jojo, Yogi B | lyrics6 = | music6 = | length6 = 3:45
| title7 = Al Kisah... Sejarah Melayu | note7 = | writer7 = Tradisional, Cahaya Pena | lyrics7 = | music7 = | extra7 = | length7 = 5:20
| title8 = Remaja | note8 = | writer8 = Jojo, Cahaya Pena | lyrics8 = | music8 = | extra8 = | length8 = 4:22
| title9 = Wawasan Remaja | note9 = | writer9 = Amin Syed, Chief | lyrics9 = | music9 = | extra9 = | length9 = 4:00
| title10 = Sahabat | note10 = | writer10 = Amin Syed, Jihan Nawawi | lyrics10 = | music10 = | extra10 = | length10 = 3:20 | total_length = 44:32 }}
;Notes * "Untukmu" contains a sample from "Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)" (Club Mix), performed by Soul II Soul. * "Rentak Disco 1,2,3" contains an interpolation of "Twilight Zone", performed by 2 Unlimited. * "Al-Kisah... Sejarah Melayu" contains a sample from "Lancang Kuning", performed by Sulaiman Sjafe'i, and an interpolation of "Funky President (People It's Bad)", performed by James Brown.
== Certifications == {| class="wikitable" |- !Country !Certification !Sales/Shipments |- |Malaysia |2x Platinum<ref name="Ada rupa">{{cite news|url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/Digitised/Article/beritaharian19940327-1.2.21.1.3|title=Feminin ada rupa, gaya tetapi...|publisher=Berita Harian Singapura|date=27 March 1994|accessdate=1 September 2020|page=11}}</ref> |100,000<ref name="Ada rupa"/> |}
==Release history== {|class="wikitable plainrowheaders" |- !Region !Date !Format !Label |- !scope="row"|Malaysia |26 July 1993 |CD, Digital download<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/my/album/untukmu/1619091938|title=Untukmu - album by Feminin|publisher=iTunes (MY)|accessdate=26 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/68ZKpSD0FeQmZRvu16Zqv6?autoplay=true|title=Untukmu, album by Feminin|publisher=Spotify|accessdate=26 March 2021}}</ref> |New Southern Records |- |}
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * [https://www.discogs.com/master/1485745-Feminin-Untukmu ''Untukmu''] at Discogs
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Category:1993 debut albums Category:Feminin (group) albums