Gajah Explained

Gajah
Type:Album
Artist:Tulus
Cover:GAJAHALBUM.jpg
Released:February 19, 2014
Recorded:2013–2014 (Studio ARU, Bandung)
Genre:Jazz, Pop
Length:29:20
Label:TulusCo
Producer:Ari Renaldi
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Gajah (Elephant) is the second studio album by Indonesian singer-songwriter Tulus. The album was released on February 19, 2014, by Demajors. The album occupied the eighth position in iTunes Indonesia in July. A few months after release, the single "Gajah" entered the charts in Indonesia. "Sepatu" had re-released single for Japanese' version "Kutsu" (セパトゥ〜くつ〜) and lyrically had translated by Hiroaki Kato, a Japanese artist.[1] Other singles from the album were "1000 Tahun Lamanya" and "Jangan Cintai Aku Apa Adanya".

The songs were written by Tulus, except "Baru", written by Tulus and Ferry Nurhayat. Gajah was listed to entering for Top 9 Indonesian Album by Indonesian Tempo magazine.

The album won two awards (Best of the Best Album and Best Pop Album) at the 2015 Anugerah Musik Indonesia.[2] The album was nominated for "Album of the Year" at the 1st Indonesian Choice Awards, but lost to Raisa' Heart to Heart.

Commercial responses

The single "Sepatu" as released on iTunes on August 22, 2013. The song received positive reviews and sold well on iTunes.

The album Gajah was launched on February 19, 2014, through iTunes and physical release on CD. The album received positive reviews, selling 5,000 copies in its first week and 60,000 copies in the first two months, the best selling album from Demajors since Endah N Rhesa, which sold 30,000 copies.[3]

Personnel

Awards and nominations

YearAwardsCategoryResults
2014Indonesian Choice AwardsAlbum of the Year
Tempo MagazineTop 9 Indonesian Music Album
Hai Reader's Poll Music AwardsThe Best Album
2015Anugerah Musik IndonesiaBest of the Best Album
Best Pop Album

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tulus launching "Sepatu" of Japanese version single. Artika Rachmi Farmita. Tempo. October 11, 2015.
  2. http://www.aliefnk.com/2015/04/18th-ami-awards-2015.html Tulus' album Gajah won two trophies at the 2015 Anugerah Musik Indonesia
  3. Web site: Cover Story: Kisah Panjang Tulus. Gitomartoyo. Wening. 5 February 2014. Rolling Stone Indonesia. 21 December 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20140505194839/http://rollingstone.co.id/read/2014/05/02/121743/2571311/1099/cover-story-kisah-panjang-tulus?midcoverstory. 5 May 2014. dead.