KRU

KRU
Origin Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Genres Pop, R&B, Hip hop
Years active 1992–present
Labels EMI, KRU Studios
Associated acts Feminin, Elite, Indigo, Juliana Banos, Ezlynn, Rabbani, Ella, Tyco, Abon, Adam AF2, Stacy AF6, V.I.P., Saiful Apek, Shy'8, Forteen, M Daud Kilau, Altimet, Mojo, Jaclyn Victor, Anita Sarawak, Dafi
Website www.krustudios.com
Members Norman Abdul Halim
Yusry Abdul Halim
Edry Abdul Halim

KRU is a Malaysian pop boy band that was formed in 1992. The group comprises three brothers namely Datuk[1]Norman Abdul Halim, Yusry Abdul Halim and Edry Abdul Halim. Apart from revolutionising the Malaysian music scene with their unique blend of pop, R&B and hip hop, they have successfully established their own entertainment company KRU Studios specialising in the entertainment and media industry.

Early history

Their interest for creating music sparked when they were very young, when one of their aunts bought Norman a keyboard which also attracted his other brothers. They spent their teen 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, but little did they know one of Norman's college mates sent a demo to EMI. The International Label Manager by the name of Calvin Wong (now Vice-President at Warner Music Asia Pacific) was very impressed by the song and called the brothers to audition. Thus, KRU was formed on 19 May 1992. KRU (addressed by the initials K.R.U and not "kru") stands for Kumpulan Rap Utama or "Major Rap Group", but it is also the Malay word for "crew", borrowed from English.[2]

In 2000, they formed a virtual band named Tyco, whose members consisted of computer-generated alternate versions of themselves.[3]

They also diversified their ventures into film making through the establishment of KRU Studios in 2008, which has produced large-scale and high budgeted films such as the Cicak Man series, Duyung, Magika and Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa.

Major Concert

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

Solo albums

Special projects

Achievements

KRU Group of Companies[22]

Hit Songs Composed (Performed by other artists)

References

  1. ↑ Atak, Feride Hikmet (7 February 2016). "Gelaran 'Datuk', Norman (KRU) Mahu Tingkatkan Industri Kreatif Di Pahang". mStar Online (in Malay). Star Media Group Berhad. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  2. ↑ Archived 12 March 2007 at the Wayback Machine.
  3. 1 2 "TYCO bukti KRU masih berbisa". Utusan Malaysia (in Malay). 21 January 2001. Retrieved 2 March 2017.
  4. ↑ Rozi Razak (13 March 1999). "KRU teruskan konsert". Utusan Online (in Malay). Utusan Melayu (M) Berhad. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  5. ↑ "KRU Music Facebook". 6 December 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  6. ↑ Sinar TV (10 June 2012), Konsert Ulangtahun ke 20 KRU, retrieved 4 July 2016
  7. ↑ "Album Silat Lagenda pelbagai variasi". Utusan Online (in Malay). Utusan Melayu (M) Berhad. 9 June 1998. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  8. ↑ Rosli Manah (15 August 1998). "Forever As One rasmi lagu tema". Utusan Online (in Malay). Utusan Melayu (M) Berhad. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  9. ↑ "Sumbangan KRU kepada negara". Utusan Online (in Malay). Utusan Melayu (M) Berhad. 18 January 1999. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  10. ↑ Chuah, Gerald (1 July 2005). "A song for tsunami victims". New Straits Times – via https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P1-104050523.html.
  11. ↑ Astro Malaysia (13 October 2010), Di Mana Kan Kucari Ganti music video, retrieved 4 July 2016
  12. ↑ Budiey Isma (21 April 2008). "Senarai Penuh Pemenang Anugerah Planet Muzik 2008". Sensasi Selebriti (in Malay). Budiey Dot Com Media. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  13. ↑ Abd. Aziz Itar (25 October 2010). "Magika Filem Terbaik FFM23". Utusan Online (in Malay). Utusan Melayu (M) Berhad. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  14. ↑ http://www.rotikaya.com/keputusan-penuh-pemenang-festival-filem-malaysia-ke-24-putrajaya/
  15. ↑ http://www.murai.com.my/berita/tempatan/article/articleid/357850/ultimate-shout-award-milik-kru
  16. ↑ Budiey Isma (10 November 2013). "Senarai Pemenang Anugerah Shout! Awards 2013". Sensasi Selebriti (in Malay). Budiey Dot Com Media. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  17. ↑ "Edry KRU komposer dengan pendapatan terbanyak tewaskan M Nasir". Agenda Daily (in Malay). 24 November 2014. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  18. ↑ http://www.budiey.com/filem-ribbit-menang-anugerah-di-niagara-integrated-film-festival-2014/
  19. ↑ Budiey Isma (23 November 2015). "Edry KRU Dapat Anugerah Komposer Pendapatan Terbanyak MACP 2015". Sensasi Selebriti (in Malay). Budiey Dot Com Media. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  20. ↑ "KRU Terima Anugerah 2015 IOC Trophy "Sport Innovation"". KRUniverse (in Malay). 18 December 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  21. ↑ "FFM 27: Ribbit Dipilih Filem Animasi Cereka Terbaik - Berita Hiburan". mStar Online (in Malay). Star Media Group Berhad. 2 September 2015. Retrieved 4 July 2016.
  22. ↑ http://www.krustudios.com/about-us/kru-group-of-companies/
  23. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J4D7IyVWXw
  24. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JgorcJcyus
  25. ↑ https://www.kkbox.com/hk/tc/song/yskrzmp009rXs13pq13pq0P4-index.html
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