Depha Masterpiece

Depha Masterpiece
Background information
Birth name Aldrine Phillie
Born (1980-08-18) 18 August 1980
Kapit, Sarawak, Malaysia
Origin Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia
Genres Hard rock, heavy metal
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter, music arranger, music programmer and music producer
Instruments Vocals, Guitar
Years active 2003 – present
Labels Masterjam Records, (PBP) Panggau Buluh Pengerindu
Associated acts Masterpiece

Depha Masterpiece is a Malaysian rock musician, songwriter, arranger, and producer from Sarawak. He is best known as the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the Bornean hard rock band, Masterpiece.

Raised in Sabah, Depha moved to Sarawak in the early 1990s, where he became active in the local hard rock scene and joined several bands, including Silent Killer and Black Monkey. In 2005, he joined Masterpiece, with whom he enjoyed great success and recognition in the late 2000s. Their first album, Merindang Ke Bintang has won numerous awards including the best produced debut album of 2009-2010 during the Dayak Music Awards 2010, in Sarawak. Its full-length follow-ups, the second albums Rock & Roll[1] (2013), were also widely successful; which respectively debuted at No. 1 on the Local Radio Station for months.

Depha has worked as a composer and songwriter for other artists, including Hailey Robson, Melissa Francis and Watt Rock. He is one of the most influential rock vocalist & musicians[2] in Sarawak.

Biography

Depha was born in Kapit, Sarawak. He learned to play the guitar at age 13, and in the late 1990s was part of a rock cover band, Black Monkey which also included future Masterpiece's member Marcus. In 2005, Depha was recruited[3] by Masterpiece-founder Willy Edwin and his brother Kennedy Edwin in Sibu and has also produced music for the band, such as Sinu, Bulat Atiku, Kumang Seari, Terebai and Ngap Sayot. Depha has since appeared on all released albums by the band, up through their latest single Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai[4] which is composed & written by himself.

Musical influences

Depha identifies Metallica as having been his main musical influence as a child,and has said they were the reason he wanted to play guitar.

He was also a fan of 70s & 80s hard rock and heavy metal bands, including White Lion, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Queen, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and Bon Jovi. Masterpiece occasionally played cover songs by these bands, including Queen's "I want to break free", Bon Jovi's "It's my life," and Metallica' "Enter Sandman". He has also cited Led Zeppelin, Nightwish, Kamelot, The Calling, Dewa 19, Nickelback and Avenged Sevenfold as important influences in his own songwriting style.

Masterpiece

Current members

  • Willy Edwin – guitars, recording technician (2003 – present)
  • Kennedy Edwin (Kent) – guitars, backing & 2nd vocals (2003 – present)
  • Marcus – bass (2003 – present)
  • Depha Masterpiece – lead vocals, composer & songwriter (2005 – present)
  • Harold Vincent – drums (2005 – present)
  • Roslee Kadir – keyboards (2010–present)
  • Valentine Jimmy (Emek) – keyboards (2010–present)

Past members

  • Roni – drums (2003 – 2005)
  • Dellender Wilson – keyboards (2005 - 2008)
  • Timothy Umpok – keyboards (2008 – 2010)

Guest appearances

  • Jerry Kamit – Sapeh (Nyawa Aja Tanya - 2011)
  • Romy Salvador – guitars (Nyaga Negeri outro - 2011)
  • Daniel Ading – guitars (Malam-malam outro - 2009)

Awards and achievements

Masterpiece has become the most-awarded[5] Rock Band in Sarawak. Notable awards they has won including the Most Popular Group, voted by fans via SMS in 2010 Dayak Music Awards and best rock artiste[6] in Dayak Music Awards[7] on 2014. For their contribution and support to Sarawak music industry, they were invited to be the opening act[8] for the Malaysian legendary rock band, Search (band) during their 30th anniversary Fenomena concert in Stadium Negeri[9] Kuching Sarawak in December 2011.

Year Category Nominated Work Album / Material Awards Result
AMD 2010 Most Popular Group Masterpiece Merindang Ke Bintang Dayak Music Awards DAMAWon
AMD 2010 Best Video Clips Bulat Ati Ku Merindang Ke Bintang Dayak Music Awards DAMAWon
AMD 2010 Best Album of the Year Masterpiece Merindang Ke Bintang Dayak Music Awards DAMAWon
AMD 2010 Best Album Cover Masterpiece Merindang Ke Bintang Dayak Music Awards DAMAWon
AMD 2010 Best New Artiste Masterpiece Merindang Ke Bintang Dayak Music Awards DAMAWon
AJARR 2011[10] Best Song of the year Sinu[11] Merindang Ke Bintang Anugerah Juara Rentak RuaiWon
AMD 2012 Best Rock Artiste Badu Single Dayak Music Awards DAMANominated
AMD 2012 Best Music Arrangement Badu Single Dayak Music Awards DAMANominated
VIMA 2014 Best Rock Song Kumang Seari[12] Rock & Roll Voice Independent Music Awards Malaysia Wild Card
VIMA 2014 Best Rock Song Kumang Seari[13] Rock & Roll Voice Independent Music Awards AsiaNominated
ACSJ 2014 Best Performance Awards Kumang Seari Rock & Roll Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara Wai FM Won
AMD 2014 Best Rock Artiste[14] Nyaga Negeri Rock & Roll Dayak Music Awards DAMAWon

Studio albums

Merindang Ke Bintang (2009)

  1. Bulat Atiku
  2. Sinu[15]
  3. Misteri
  4. Nadai Benci
  5. Kumang Mimpi
  6. Malam-Malam

Rock & Roll[1] (2013)

  1. Aku Benci
  2. Badu
  3. Kumang Seari
  4. Nyaga Negeri[16]
  5. De Ja Vu
  6. Gaun Putih
  7. Terebai
  8. Intan Enggau Batu
  9. Nyawa Aja Tanya
  10. Sembilan Bulan

Ngap Sayot [17] (2014)

  1. Ngap Sayot (Iban Version)
  2. Ngap Sayot (Malay Version)
  3. Ngap Sayot (Stadium Chant)
  4. Ngap Sayot (Instrumental)
  5. Ngap Sayot (Minus One)

Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai[18] (2016)

  1. Enda Aci Lah
  2. Berani Mati
  3. Sakam
  4. Badasman
  5. Drama Ku Ingat
  6. Nuan Enggau Aku
  7. Anak
  8. Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai[4]
  9. Siku Dalam Seribu (Featuring Lyssa Jean)
  10. Nadai Ati Berami (Re-release)

Compilations

Title Year
Mansau Leka Padi[19] 2011
Berami Ba Ati Nuan 2014
Nadai Ati Berami 2015

Other music compositions

Depha masterpiece with music producer & Dato Sheila Majid
Song title Artiste Album / Category Year Role
I Love You Pengabis Ati Hailey Robson ft Melissa Francis Kumang 2012 Composer, Songwriter
Begulai Baru Hailey Robson Kumang 2012 Composer, Songwriter
Amu Mata Hailey Robson Kumang 2012 Composer, Songwriter
Cerita Pengerindu Tua Lyssa Jean Single 2012 Lyricist
Enggai Saru Penemu Melissa Francis Enggai Saru Penemu 2013 Composer, Songwriter
Sampai Mati Depha Masterpiece Single 2013 Lyricist, vocals
Pupus Depha Masterpiece Single 2013 Composer, Songwriter, vocals
Patah Ati Watt Rock Patah Ati 2015 Composer, Songwriter
Suyak (Surut) Watt Rock Patah Ati 2015 Composer, Songwriter
Metropolitan Watt Rock Patah Ati 2015 Composer, Songwriter
Selangkar Pintu Ati Watt Rock ft Florence Lo Patah Ati 2015 Composer, Songwriter
Sapa Tua Majestica[20] Simfoni Infiniti 2015 Composer, Songwriter

See also

References

  1. 1 2 Album 2012, Masterpiece new album 2012. "Masterpiece New Album - Rock & Roll".
  2. ↑ AJARR 6, The panel of professional judges. "Professional judges in AJARR 6 (Sarawak Music Awards)".
  3. ↑ Biography, Masterpiece's Biography. "The Band- Masterpiece Iban Rock Band Biography".
  4. 1 2 New single composed by Depha Masterpiece, Masterpiece New single (2015). "Ngarap ke nuan nikal pulai".
  5. ↑ Borneo cultural Festival, Award-winning rock band Masterpiece gave sterling performances. "Borneo Cultural Festival-Sibu Sarawak".
  6. ↑ The Best Rock Artiste, Masterpiece Sarawak best Rock Artiste. "Sarawak Best Rock Artiste Awards 2014".
  7. ↑ Wins most categories in Dayak Music Awards 2010, Masterpiece a big winner at dama-Dayak-Music-Award. "AMD - Masterpiece a big winner at dama-Dayak-Music-Award-Anugerah Musik Dayak 2010".
  8. ↑ Masterpiece in Search band Fenomena Concert, Masterpiece opening act for Search Fenomena concert in Kuching. "Berita Harian, Masterpiece opening act for Search Fenomena concert in Kuching".
  9. ↑ Search Fenomena Concert in Kuching stadium, Search Live in Kuching. "Search Live in Kuching (Opening act by Masterpiece)"./
  10. ↑ Best song of the year, Sinu by Masterpiece. "Grandest AJARR tonight".
  11. ↑ Masterpiece In AJARR, Sinu. "Masterpiece battle out in AJARR 2011-Masterpiece - Champion".
  12. ↑ Voice Independent Music Awards-VIMA Malaysia, Masterpiece nominated in VIMA 2013. "Music Iban tercalon Di VIMA".
  13. ↑ Voice Independent Music Awards-VIMA Malaysia, Kumang Seari Masterpiece Vote in VIMA 2014. "Kumang Seari - Masterpiece".
  14. ↑ Best Dayak Rock Artiste ‘Masterpiece’ receiving their award, Masterpiece best Rock Artiste. "Masterpiece Best Rock Artiste - AMD 2014". Borneo Post. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  15. ↑ Best song of the year, Sinu - Masterpiece song in AJARR. "Sinu-Song of the year".
  16. ↑ Masterpiece new single for upcoming album Rock & Roll, Nyaga Negeri. "Single Nyaga Negeri Masterpiece Heavy".
  17. ↑ Ngap Sayot-Masterpiece single composed by depha Masterpiece, Tribute to Sarawak football team, Bujang Senang. "Masterpiece 2014 single Ngap Sayot".
  18. ↑ Masterpiece New Album 2016, Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai. "Masterpiece new album 2016".
  19. ↑ Masterpiece Gawai compilation, Gawai song. "Mansau leka Padi" (1 June 2011). Borneo Post.
  20. ↑ Majestica, Majestica Album Launching. "Sinfoni Infiniti". Utusan Sarawak. Retrieved 21 September 2015.

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