Paperplane Pursuit

Paperplane Pursuit
Origin Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Genres Pop
Years active 2009–present
Labels Breaking Records
Associated acts Reshmonu, Darren Ashley, Froya, OJ Law, Kyoto Protocol
Members John O (Vocals)
Dru Yap (Drums)
Isaac Ravi (Guitars)
The Chief (Bass)
Past members Irwan Haadi (Guitars)
Wern-Jhien (Keyboards)
Hiang Liang (Bass Guitar)

Paperplane Pursuit is a Malaysian pop band based in Kuala Lumpur.[1] The band currently consists of John O (lead vocalist), Dru Yap (drummer), Isaac Ravi (guitarist) and The Chief (bassist). Past members include Irwan Haadi, Wern-Jhien and Hiang Liang. The group released their self-made debut album Malaysia 2.0 in 2011, and follow-up album Higher in 2014. Paperplane Pursuit's sound is upbeat, pop music for mainstream radio.[2][3]

The band has independently and wholly created and produced their own music, accompanying music videos as well as their own studio spearheaded by lead vocalist John O.[4]

Since their debut, the band has enjoyed success on mainstream Malaysian radio stations Hitz Fm, Fly Fm, Mix Fm, Red Fm and several other stations. The singles released from their album Higher including "What If", "Beat of Your Love", "Feel Good" and their latest single "Who's Gonna Stop Me?" have all peaked at number one on the Hitz Fm's Met 10 based on popular vote by their fans, Paperazzi, as they have been affectionately named by the band.[5]

Their single, Feel Good, is gaining notability rapidly in the United States, surpassing few songs of mainstream artists.[6]

History

2009–2010

The band formed in 2009, Paperplane Pursuit and first gained recognition in 2010 with their single 'Goodbye', released off their debut EP, Malaysia 2.0.[7] The track enjoyed chart success in Malaysia and the accompanying music video made waves on MTV Asia, airing daily at the end of 2010.

2011–2013

In support of Malaysia 2.0, Paperplane Pursuit spent 2011 and 2012 performing live, and making radio and TV appearances.[8]

In November 2012, they released 'Everybody Wants Somebody',[9] the first single off their second EP, ‘Higher’. The single gained regular airplay on local radio stations. The band followed up in February 2013 with the release of their next single 'Higher (Ah Song)',[10] which continued to receive attention on Malaysian radio. In September 2013, the band released their third single,'What If'.[11] The song was well-received and garnered enough attention to propel the band to the forefront of the Malaysian music scene in 2014.

Red Fm produced a parody cover of the song with a music video featuring Radio Jockey's JJ and Lil' Kev serving as Air Asia flight air hostesses, as penalty for a bet the two lost with Tan Sri Tony Fernandes.[12]

In November 2013 Paperplane Pursuit was invited to perform 'What If' for The SHOUT! Awards 2013.[13]

2014

The band’s breakthrough single ‘Beat Of Your Love’,[14] featuring fellow Malaysian artist Darren Ashley,[15] was released in January 2014. The track also enjoyed peak rotation frequencies on Malaysian radio for more than six months.

The single, ‘Feel Good’,[16] was first released in Malaysia in July 2014 and continued to be played daily on Malaysian radio well into February 2015, making the band one of the most played acts on Malaysian radio. At its peak, the single was prominent on Malaysian radio, playing on each major station approximately once every two hours, daily. The single eventually accumulated higher total spins than tracks by charting international artists such as Maroon 5, Katy Perry and One Republic, an attainment rarely achieved by a Malaysian pop band.[17]

The band headlined the H-artistry event in Malaysia by Hennessy alongside Taiwanese pop/EDM group Magic Power, Brooklyn, Imma Bleep Youup.[18] Paperplane Pursuit was a featured artist for the Amplified : Music Made of More series by Guinness which also included international artists such as Howie Day and MAGIC!.[19]

Paperplane Pursuit was also presented with 5th annual August Man Malaysia Men of The Year Awards 2014 for their music.[20]

2015

In July 2015, Paperplane Pursuit partnered with Asia International Records (A.I.R.) to release the band’s single "Feel Good" in the United States, as part of a radio campaign to enter the US Billboard charts and introduce the band to an international audience. The single successfully broke the Billboard Top 40 Mainstream Indicator Chart in September 2015.[21]

The band is currently working on a full length album, which will be released in early 2016. The album’s first single, titled ‘Who’s Gonna Stop Me?!’, is to be released in Malaysia in August 2016. The music video features Malaysian artistic gymnast and gold medalist Farah Ann Binti Abdul Hadi and was released worldwide on YouTube in September.[22][23]

2016

Paperplane Pursuit supported 5 Seconds of Summer at the KL Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur on 2 March 2016 during the Sounds Live Feels Live World Tour.

Discography

Albums

Singles

Awards

2008 MACP Awards[24]

References

  1. ↑ " Paperplane Pursuit of happiness". The Star, 11 October 2013 .
  2. ↑ "Music Interview: Paperplane Pursuit". Bandwidth Street Press, August 2013.
  3. ↑ Kevin Yeoh. "Tune: Paperplane Pursuit & Darren Ashley "Beat Of Your Love"". GUMBALL Magazine, 27 January 2014.
  4. ↑ "Paperplane Pursuit - Extended Interview". Retrieved 2015-10-09.
  5. ↑ "The MET10 Charts". www.hitz.fm. Retrieved 2015-10-09.
  6. ↑ "Malaysian Band Paperplane Pursuit Beats Maroon 5 On Its 6th Week On The US Billboard Chart". SAYS.com. Retrieved 2015-10-09.
  7. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIa7i7iSHxU, retrieved 2015-10-09 Missing or empty |title= (help)
  8. ↑ "Hype’s Exclusive: High Flyin’ With Paperplane Pursuit | Hype.my". hype.my. Retrieved 2015-10-09.
  9. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5TRpOUJJ0k, retrieved 2015-10-09 Missing or empty |title= (help)
  10. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlGpJH3VYDk, retrieved 2015-10-09 Missing or empty |title= (help)
  11. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e8y-z84ZAc, retrieved 2015-10-09 Missing or empty |title= (help)
  12. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z_9S11BHEU, retrieved 2015-10-09 Missing or empty |title= (help)
  13. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJzZOzUHTOc, retrieved 2015-10-09 Missing or empty |title= (help)
  14. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxhqyDH8rKo, retrieved 2015-10-09 Missing or empty |title= (help)
  15. ↑ "Darren Ashley". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2015-10-09.
  16. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nhe7czD5W0, retrieved 2015-10-09 Missing or empty |title= (help)
  17. ↑ "BDSRadio Charts". charts.bdsradio.com. Retrieved 2015-10-09.
  18. ↑ "H-Artistry 2014: Global Art of Mixing Party @ SPICE Arena, Penang | EDMDroid". EDMDroid. http://google.com/+EdmdroidAsia. Retrieved 2015-10-09. External link in |publisher= (help)
  19. ↑ "Guinness Amplify presents Howie Day, Paperplane Pursuit and Kyoto Protocol". Time Out Kuala Lumpur. Retrieved 2015-10-09.
  20. ↑ "Seen @ August Man Malaysia Men of The Year Awards 2014 | SENATUS". SENATUS. Retrieved 2015-10-09.
  21. ↑ "Paperplane Pursuit Fly Into Billboard Indicator Charts With "Feel Good"". Top40-Charts.com. Retrieved 2015-10-09.
  22. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9qOVt2vr_E, retrieved 2015-10-09 Missing or empty |title= (help)
  23. ↑ "Malaysian band Paperplane Pursuit releases catchy new single worldwide (VIDEO)". www.themalaymailonline.com. Retrieved 2015-10-09.
  24. ↑ "Senarai Penuh Keputusan Anugerah MACP 2008". Sensasi Selebriti. 2008-04-19. Retrieved 2008-04-25.

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