
Ungu has also collaborated with Chrisye in his 2004 album, Senyawa. The album spawned a hit single "Karena Dia Kamu" and "Suara Hati". Ungu released its second album Tempat Terindah in December 2003. His position was replaced by Onci who had just left Funky Kopral. Just before starting the new album, Ekky decided to leave the band in 2003.

Even though the album was considered success, it reached Platinum Award after two years of its release date. Their first single "Bayang Semu" was used for a soundtrack in ABG ( RCTI). Ungu released their first full-length album, Laguku on July 6, 2002. Ungu has also released " Hasrat" and "Bunga" for a compilation album, Klik. In 2000, Ungu focused efforts on their debut album.

In 1998, Pasha Akbar left the band and was replaced by Rowman. The original members of the band were guitarist Ekky, bassist Makki, drummer Pasha Akbar Firmasnyah and vocalist Ariyo Wahab. History Formation and early years (1996–1999) 1.5 Other albums and activity (2005–present).The vocalist position will be filled by both Enda and Onci for a while during Pasha served as Deputy Mayor. However, Pasha is still a member of the band. In February 2016, Pasha was elected as Deputy Mayor of Palu, Central Sulawesi. followed by their third album Melayang (2006).

Ungu gained mainstream popularity in Malaysia around 2006 with the release of their single "Demi Waktu". Ungu are known for their hit singles, such as "Demi Waktu", "Tercipta Untukku", "Andai Ku Tahu" and "Kekasih Gelapku". The group comprises vocalist Pasha, guitarists Enda & Onci, bassist Makki, and drummer Rowman. 'Purple') is an Indonesian rock band formed in Jakarta in 1996 with Makki as the only remaining original member.
