It's for 'real' - Legendary group KRU's 15th album 'Kaset' to hit the 'shelf' on Friday (April 25)
LEGENDARY Malaysian pop group KRU returns with their 15th studio album, KASET , marking another milestone in their celebrated music career.
This album not only celebrates the nostalgic charm of the cassette era but also pioneers a new chapter in Malaysian music history by being the first local album to feature generative AI technology in its music videos.
Exclusive Fan Launch at Dadi Cinema
Held on April 23, 2025, at Dadi Cinema in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, the KASET album launch was an exclusive fan event featuring a pre-listening session and personal interactions with all three KRU members – Datuk Norman, DatukYusry and Edry Abdul Halim.
As a special tribute to loyal fans who grew up with KRU's music, the band also launched limited-edition physical formats of KASET on CD and cassette, turning it into a unique collectible item for music lovers.
KASET – 10 Songs, 10 Stories
The album features 10 original tracks, each delving into different emotional and creative dimensions:
1. Hambadansa – The brothers begin the new album with an inspirational song effort encuraging youth to believe in themselves in the path of life.
2. One More Time – A symbolic piece that explores internal struggle and self-expression.One More Time – A motivational anthem about resilience, featuring KRU's first AI-generated music video.
3. Remaja Selamanya – A nostalgic anthem inspired by the 90s, featuring vivid AI visuals.
4. GOAT – A powerful English track that explores the quest for greatness.
5. Selamat Hari Lahir – A heartfelt, unconventional birthday song celebrating time and gratitude.
6. Voodoo - An experimental love track featuring Malaysia's first fully AI-generated music video.
7. Sampai Sini Saja – A minimalist ballad that explores the emotional depth of farewell.
8. High Maintenance – A sassy, stylish celebration of confidence, the second English track in the lbum
9. Ciptaan Sempurna – A romantic song celebrating unconditional love
10. Agung – A dramatic and emotionally charged closing track for the album.
KRU Leads Innovation with AI in Music Videos
Voodoo and One More Time represent a technological first for Malaysia's music scene – music videos generated entirely through creative text prompts using generative AI, providing an imaginative and cinematic viewing experience unlike anything seen before in the region.
Digital Release on 25 April 2025
KASET will be available for streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, and YouTube starting on April 25, 2025.
Stream 'KASET' starting April 25, 2025. Grab your limited-edition CD and cassette – exclusive and nostalgic
New Milestone
KRU also has set a new milestone not only with a personal record but also with a significant chapter in the local entertainment industry as 2025 begins, when the Konsert GenKRU will be held for not just one or two days, but three.
The magnitude of the empire and influence that KRU, or Kumpulan Rap Unggul, has had—and continues to hold—spans across generations and music fans since its inception in 1992.
This has also solidified KRU's place as a legendary trio in the local music scene, as its plan to hold Konsert GenKRU this coming May 3, was extended to two days due to overwhelming demand.
Tickets for the first day of the concert (May 3) sold out in just one hour, while tickets for the second day (May 4) were completely gone in only 45 minutes. And the third one was also achieved in good time.
To meet fans' requests, the organiser, together with KRU members Datuk Norman, Datuk Yusry, and Edry, unanimously decided to add another day, making Konsert GenKRU a three-day event on May 10, 2025.
"The decision to add a third day was driven by the enthusiasm and high demand from fans, especially those who missed out on tickets for the first and second days.
'The third day on May 10, 2025, is not opportunistic; rather, KRU does not want to disappoint fans. KRU also wants to prove that local musicians have a strong influence and power in their own market. Successfully holding a large-scale concert for three nights is an honour for our local artistes,' said Icon Entertainment founder, Iman Tang.
The GenKRU Concert at Axiata Arena will mark KRU's first major performance after six years. For the record, their last major studio album was 'Krunomena' in 2013 and their last major release was 'Gergasi' in 2018, a compilation album.
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