Yang Benar (The Truth) is the thirteenth studio album by Malaysian nasheed group Rabbani. It was released on 8 August 2016 by Rabbani Production and Inteam Records.
Background After seven years without releasing a new studio album, Rabbani returned in 2016 with Yang Benar. For this album, Azadan Abdul Aziz served as the lead vocalist, replacing Zulkiflee Azman, who previously held the role on Mahabbah (2009).
The group approached Edry Abdul Halim of KRU as a songwriter, marking their first collaboration since Epik (2003). Edry composed the self-titled track “Yang Benar”. Other songwriters for the album include Yusri Yusof, Syeikh Qalam, Sohibul Fadil, and Daqmie. All songs on the album are new, except for “Mawar Berdarah”, which was previously included in the album Koleksi Emas Rabbani (2015).
The album features Malaysian singer Siti Nurhaliza on “Muhammad Al Ameen”, which was recorded in 2012 for the Maulid celebration. Malaysian singer Black feature on the track “Dalam Aku”.
Rabbani collaborated with Lembaga Zakat Selangor on the track “Zakat di Hati” to raise public awareness about zakat. This album was the final release to include contributions from Ustaz Sohibul Fadil Sabikin, a key figure in the formation of Rabbani and Nadamurni, who passed away in September 2014. Track listing
Release and reception Yang Benar was released on 8 August 2016, with “Yang Benar” as the lead single. The album was released by Rabbani Production and Inteam Records.
Personnel Credits adapted from the album liner notes.
Rabbani – vocals, producer Sohibul Fadil Hj. Sabikin – songwriter Edry Abdul Halim – arranger, producer, songwriter Yusri Yusof – producer, songwriter Daqmie – songwriter Syeikh Qalam – songwriter Asri Ubaidullah – songwriter Rumie Booty – arranger, mixing, recording Raja Farhan – recording Shamir Supaat – recording, mastering Fauzi Marzuki – mixing, mastering Bard Muffin – mixing, mastering Alfa – mixing, mastering
Release history Region Release date Format Label Malaysia 8 August 2016 CD, digital download
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