Released 1996 Genre Pop Label Suria Records | Format air play release Length 4:55 | |
Writer(s) Adnan Abu Hassan, Othman Zainuddin, Hani M.J. | ||
"Jerat Percintaan" (in English: "Love Snare" or "Love Trap") is the first single and award-winning song performed by Malaysian pop singer Siti Nurhaliza. It earned the Best Song award at the Anugerah Industri Muzik in 1997.
Contents
The song also previously won Best Performance, Ballad Song Champion as well as Song Champion awards at the Anugerah Juara Lagu in 1996. During this competition, Siti was against strong competitors which already have their own recognition in Malaysian music industry like Ziana Zain and Fauziah Latiff. Anugerah Juara Lagu is a prestigious competition held by TV3 that day and up until now the TV station still hold such competition in recognition of all composers and lyricist in Malaysia.
Song
The melody to "Jerat Percintaan" was composed by Adnan Abu Hassan and lyrics written by Othman Zainuddin and Hani M.J. "Jerat Percintaan" remains as Siti Nurhaliza's signature song and one of the best Malay songs of all time and became the benchmark of her stardom in Malaysian music industry in the late 1990s and beyond.
Lyrics
The lyrics of the song was written by Othman Zainuddin and Hani MJ (English translation is provided).
Tracklist
- Jerat Percintaan (4:55)
Release and reception
"Jerat Percintaan" was released as the main track of Siti Nurhaliza I in 1996, it was well-received and became one of her signature songs.