Ukays, also known as U.K's, is a Malaysian rock kapak band. The band was founded by Malaysian songwriter Saari Amri in 1986. The band rose to fame in 1994 with the release of their successful album Bisa Berbisa, which sold more than 400,000 units.
The band was formed in 1989 and they released their first album Tinggal Irama in 1991. However, the album sold poorly and Ukays lost their label, Varia Music, after it unexpectedly closed. Amri and Ridhuan Abu Bakar opened their own label, Mekar Production. The band then changed their name from Ukay to Ukays. After the switch to a new label, Amir Ukays joined and became the band's lead singer. In 1992, the band released another unsuccessful album, Mencari.
In 1994, the fortunes of Ukays improved when they released Bisa Berbisa. The album became the highest selling Malaysian album of all time until the nasheed group Raihan surpassed it with their Puji-Pujian album in 1997.[2]Bisa Berbisa received widespread radio play, particularly the songs "Seksa", "Kau Satu-Satunya", "Siapa Yang Rampas Cintamu" and"Di Sana Menanti Di Sini Menunggu". However, after a dispute over royalties, the majority of the band left, leaving only Amir Ukays and Amy Ukays. Drummer Amirol, bassist Olley and guitarist Daniel then joined the band. Ukays released their third album Tajam Menikam in 1995,[3] selling 280,000 units. The album also sold well in Indonesia. After disappointing sales of their 1996 album l Cuma Aku Yang Hidup the members of Ukays left the label. Ukays then signed with Ambang Klasik and Rahmad Mega joined the group as their lead singer.
In 1997, Saari Amri published the band's fifth album Cuma Aku Yang Hidup. The album sold 100,000 units and was published by Kumbang Production. The band used BMG Music as a distributor. Cuma Aku Yang Hidup was not well received due to the economic crisis at that time and also the problem of music piracy. The most successful song from the album was "Kerana Pepatah Lukaku Berdarah".
Legal troublesedit
Several members of the band have encountered legal problems. In 2015, Amir Ukays was charged with possession of an imitation pistol.[4] Akel, who played the drums for the band's 2000 album Pijar Kasmaran, moved to Syria in 2013 after the start of the Syrian Civil War and joined Daesh. In 2019, Akel was accused of plotting to blow up locations in Johor Bahru.[5] In 1997, Amy, Daniel, Amirol & Olley left and, together with Rahmat Mega, formed a new band with the name Utama. This leaves only Amir as the sole member of Ukays.
Discographyedit
Album studioedit
Year
Type
Name
Sales
1991
Tinggal Irama
Studio album
Released: 1989
Format: CD, cassette
label: Varia Music
Ukay
1000 units
1992
Mencari
Studio
Released: 17 February 1992
Format: CD, cassette
Label: Mekar Production
Ukays
Malaysia 15,000 units
1994
Bisa Berbisa
Studio album
Released: 26 April 1994
Format: CD, cassette
Label: Mekar Production
Ukays
Malaysia 400,000 units
1995
Tajam Menikam
Studio album
Released: 26 April 1995
Format: CD, cassette
Label:
U.K's
Malaysia 280,000 units
Indonesia Over 700,000 units
1996
Panas Berpanjangan
Studio album
Released: 1996
Format: CD, cassette
Label: Mekar Production
U.K's
Malaysia 175,000 units
1997
Cuma Aku Yang Hidup
Studio album
Released: 1997
Format: CD, cassette
Label:
U.K's
Malaysia 100,000 units
2000
Pijar Kasmaran
Studio album
Released: 2000
Format: CD, cassette
Label: Kumbang Production
U.K.'s
Indonesia 50,000 units
Referencesedit
^"Ex-rock band drummer Akel Zainal killed in Syria after joining Islamic State | New Straits Times". 13 November 2019.
^"Electric Violins, A Singing Actor And A Model-Wannabe-Singer". Billboard. 25 October 1997. p. APQ-2.
^Levin, Mike (19 November 1994). "BMG Looks for New Marketing Ideas in Asia". Billboard. p. 42.
^Khairah N. Karim (22 October 2015). "Amir Ukays released on police bail". New Straits Times.
^"2 Singaporeans, including one who financed ISIS fighter, detained". Straits Times. 16 February 2019.
December 20, 2023
ukays, also, known, malaysian, rock, kapak, band, band, founded, malaysian, songwriter, saari, amri, 1986, band, rose, fame, 1994, with, release, their, successful, album, bisa, berbisa, which, sold, more, than, units, genresrock, kapak, rock, balladyears, act. Ukays also known as U K s is a Malaysian rock kapak band The band was founded by Malaysian songwriter Saari Amri in 1986 The band rose to fame in 1994 with the release of their successful album Bisa Berbisa which sold more than 400 000 units UkaysGenresRock kapak pop rock balladYears active1986 presentMembersSaid tarmizi Main Vocalist Said Tarmizi Coot Amy Keyboardist songwriter Past membersAmir Vocalist Zul vocalist Akel drummer deceased 1 Contents 1 History 2 Legal troubles 3 Discography 3 1 Album studio 4 ReferencesHistory editThe band was formed in 1989 and they released their first album Tinggal Irama in 1991 However the album sold poorly and Ukays lost their label Varia Music after it unexpectedly closed Amri and Ridhuan Abu Bakar opened their own label Mekar Production The band then changed their name from Ukay to Ukays After the switch to a new label Amir Ukays joined and became the band s lead singer In 1992 the band released another unsuccessful album Mencari In 1994 the fortunes of Ukays improved when they released Bisa Berbisa The album became the highest selling Malaysian album of all time until the nasheed group Raihan surpassed it with their Puji Pujian album in 1997 2 Bisa Berbisa received widespread radio play particularly the songs Seksa Kau Satu Satunya Siapa Yang Rampas Cintamu and Di Sana Menanti Di Sini Menunggu However after a dispute over royalties the majority of the band left leaving only Amir Ukays and Amy Ukays Drummer Amirol bassist Olley and guitarist Daniel then joined the band Ukays released their third album Tajam Menikam in 1995 3 selling 280 000 units The album also sold well in Indonesia After disappointing sales of their 1996 album l Cuma Aku Yang Hidup the members of Ukays left the label Ukays then signed with Ambang Klasik and Rahmad Mega joined the group as their lead singer In 1997 Saari Amri published the band s fifth album Cuma Aku Yang Hidup The album sold 100 000 units and was published by Kumbang Production The band used BMG Music as a distributor Cuma Aku Yang Hidup was not well received due to the economic crisis at that time and also the problem of music piracy The most successful song from the album was Kerana Pepatah Lukaku Berdarah Legal troubles editSeveral members of the band have encountered legal problems In 2015 Amir Ukays was charged with possession of an imitation pistol 4 Akel who played the drums for the band s 2000 album Pijar Kasmaran moved to Syria in 2013 after the start of the Syrian Civil War and joined Daesh In 2019 Akel was accused of plotting to blow up locations in Johor Bahru 5 In 1997 Amy Daniel Amirol amp Olley left and together with Rahmat Mega formed a new band with the name Utama This leaves only Amir as the sole member of Ukays Discography editAlbum studio edit Year Type Name Sales1991 Tinggal Irama Studio album Released 1989 Format CD cassette label Varia Music Ukay 1000 units1992 Mencari Studio Released 17 February 1992 Format CD cassette Label Mekar Production Ukays Malaysia 15 000 units1994 Bisa Berbisa Studio album Released 26 April 1994 Format CD cassette Label Mekar Production Ukays Malaysia 400 000 units1995 Tajam Menikam Studio album Released 26 April 1995 Format CD cassette Label U K s Malaysia 280 000 units Indonesia Over 700 000 units1996 Panas Berpanjangan Studio album Released 1996 Format CD cassette Label Mekar Production U K s Malaysia 175 000 units1997 Cuma Aku Yang Hidup Studio album Released 1997 Format CD cassette Label U K s Malaysia 100 000 units2000 Pijar Kasmaran Studio album Released 2000 Format CD cassette Label Kumbang Production U K s Indonesia 50 000 unitsReferences edit Ex rock band drummer Akel Zainal killed in Syria after joining Islamic State New Straits Times 13 November 2019 Electric Violins A Singing Actor And A Model Wannabe Singer Billboard 25 October 1997 p APQ 2 Levin Mike 19 November 1994 BMG Looks for New Marketing Ideas in Asia Billboard p 42 Khairah N Karim 22 October 2015 Amir Ukays released on police bail New Straits Times 2 Singaporeans including one who financed ISIS fighter detained Straits Times 16 February 2019 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Ukays amp oldid 1186596754, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
