Ungu released its second album Tempat Terindah in December 2003. The album spawned a hit single 'Karena Dia Kamu' and 'Suara Hati'. The album sold 150,000 copies.[12]
Ungu has also collaborated with Chrisye in his 2005 album, Senyawa.
Ungu successfully recorded new materials for their next album in 2005 and released their next album Melayang in December 2005 in Indonesia alone.
This new album had put Ungu into the spotlight with their hit single 'Demi Waktu'. The single received massive airplay in both Indonesia and Malaysia which causes 4 record labels in Malaysia to own Ungu's copyright to distribute the album in Malaysia. Malaysian's Suria Records who owns Siti Nurhaliza, won the copyright.[13] The album received good reviews from both Malaysian and Indonesian critics.[14]
Ungu released a mini album, SurgaMu to celebrate Ramadhan in December 2006.[15] 150,000 copies sold in 15 days. The album received an inspiring recognition from Yusuf Kalla but the band didn't receive it as the band's appearance in Presidential Palace, didn't follow the correct procession protocol.
In 2006, Ungu was nominated for Most Favorite Band/Duo in 2006 MTV Indonesia Awards, Best Video Director 'Demi Waktu' Abimael Gandy and Video of the Year 'Demi Waktu'.[16]
In 2012, Ungu released a compilation album, Timeless. The album was only sold at KFC outlets in Indonesia. The album compiled top hit singles and four new songs, 'Apa Sih Maumu', 'Kau Anggap Apa', 'Sayang' and 'Puing Kenangan'. Ungu also includes musicians who merged their albums sold in KFC stores like Cinta Laura, Indah Dewi Pertiwi, Agnes Monica, SM*SH, T.R.I.A.D, Rossa, Slank, Last Child, Ello, Sammy Simorangkir and Armada.[17][18]
In 2015, main vocalist Pasha announced that he will become a candidate to being a Vice Major of Palu in the 2015 simultaneous regional head election alongside major candidate Hidayat. They currently have the most votes.
During a concert in Mojokerto, East Java, on March 30, 2006, dozens of female fans fainted. Nine months later, on December 19, 2006, the concert 'Popcoholic with Purple' at Widya Mandala Krida Stadium, Kedungwuni, Pekalongan ended in riots that resulted in 10 deaths and six others seriously injured because of being trampled and lack of oxygen when tens of thousands crowded out after watching their concert.[19][20]
Title | Album details |
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Laguku (My Songs) |
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Tempat Terindah (Most Beautiful Place) |
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Melayang (Floating) |
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Untukmu Selamanya (Forever For You) |
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Penguasa Hati (Ruler of the Heart) |
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1000 Kisah Satu Hati (1000 Stories One Heart) |
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Mozaik (Mosaic) |
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SurgaMu (Your Heaven) |
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Para Pencari Mu (Your Seekers) |
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Aku dan Tuhanku (Me and My God) |
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Year | Award | Category | Work/Nominee | Result | Ref. |
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2006 | MTV Indonesia Awards | Most Favorite Group/Band/Duo | 'Demi Waktu' | Nominated | [16] |
2006 | MTV Indonesia Awards | Video of the Year | 'Demi Waktu' | Nominated | [16] |
2007 | Music Planet Awards | Best Song | 'Demi Waktu' | Nominated | [23] |
2007 | Music Planet Awards | Most Popular Song | 'Demi Waktu' | Nominated | [23] |
2007 | Music Planet Awards | Best Duo/Group | 'Melayang' | Nominated | [23] |
2007 | Music Planet Awards | Most Popular Group | Ungu | Nominated | [23] |
2008 | Indonesian Music Awards | Best Pop Album | SurgaMu | Won | [24] |
2008 | Indonesian Music Awards | Best Pop Duo/Group | 'Kekasih Gelapku' | Won | [24] |
2009 | Indonesian Music Awards | RBT Awards | 'Dengan NafasMu' | Won | [25] |
2009 | Music Planet Awards | Favourite Indonesian Artist | Ungu | Nominated | [26] |
2009 | Music Planet Awards | Most Popular Regional Artist | Ungu | Nominated | [26] |
2010 | Indonesian Music Awards | Best Soundtrack | 'Cinta Gila' | Won | [27] |
2010 | Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Band | Ungu | Nominated | |
2011 | Indonesian Music Awards | Best Pop Duo/Group | 'Do'a Untuk Ibu' | Nominated | |
2011 | Indonesian Music Awards | Best Pop Album | 1000 Kisah Satu Hati | Nominated | |
2011 | Indonesian Music Awards | Best of the Best Album | 1000 Kisah Satu Hati | Nominated | |
2012 | Music Industry Awards | Best Malay Song Performed by a Foreign Artist | N/A | Nominated | [28] |
2012 | Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Band | Ungu | Nominated | |
2013 | Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Band | Ungu | Nominated | |
2015 | Indonesian Music Awards | Best Speaking Region Production Work | 'Baku Jaga' | Nominated |