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.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Aldrine Phillie |
| Born | 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 |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Warner Music, Masterjam, (PBP) Panggau Buluh Pengerindu |
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.[1] Its full-length follow-ups, the second albums Rock & Roll (2013), were also widely successful; which respectively debuted at No. 1 on the Local Radio Station for months.[2][3] He has since recorded another three studio albums with the band; Ngap Sayot (2014), Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai (2016) and followed by Ensera Paragon (2018).
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 in Sarawak.[4]
Personal life
editDepha 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.[5]
In 2005, Depha was recruited by Masterpiece-founder Willy Edwin and his brother Kennedy Edwin in Sibu and has since appeared on all released albums by the band, up through their latest album Ensera Paragon.[6] He has composed and produced almost all songs for Masterpiece except "Kumang Mimpi" from Merindang Ke Bintang which is co-written by the band's present keyboardist, Roslee Qadir. He was also responsible for the acoustic intro of "Ngap Sayot".[7][8][9][10][11]
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
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Current members
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Former members
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Awards and achievements
editMasterpiece has been recognised by several Sarawak Music Awards ceremonies; the band has received twelve awards from several nominations.[12] Notable awards they have won include the Most Popular Group, voted by fans via SMS in 2010 Dayak Music Awards and best rock artiste in Dayak Music Awards on 2014.[13][14] For their contribution and support to Sarawak music industry, they were invited to be the opening act for the Malaysian legendary rock band, Search (band) during their 30th anniversary Fenomena concert in Stadium Negeri Kuching Sarawak in December 2011.[15][16]
| Year | Category | Nominated Work | Album / Material | Awards | Result |
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| 2010 | Most Popular Group[14] | Masterpiece | Merindang Ke Bintang | Dayak Music Awards DAMA | Won |
| 2010 | Best Video Clips[14] | "Bulat Ati Ku" | Merindang Ke Bintang | Dayak Music Awards DAMA | Won |
| 2010 | Best Album of the Year[14] | Masterpiece | Merindang Ke Bintang | Dayak Music Awards DAMA | Won |
| 2010 | Best Album Cover[14] | Masterpiece | Merindang Ke Bintang | Dayak Music Awards DAMA | Won |
| 2010 | Best New Artiste[14] | Masterpiece | Merindang Ke Bintang | Dayak Music Awards DAMA | Won |
| 2011 | Best Song[17][18] | Sinu | Merindang Ke Bintang | Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai | Won |
| 2012 | Best Rock Artiste | "Badu" | Single | Dayak Music Awards DAMA | Nominated |
| 2012 | Best Music Arrangement | "Badu" | Single | Dayak Music Awards DAMA | Nominated |
| 2014 | Best Rock Song[19] | "Kumang Seari" | Rock & Roll | Voice Independent Music Awards Malaysia | Wild Card |
| 2014 | Best Rock Song[20] | "Kumang Seari" | Rock & Roll | Voice Independent Music Awards Asia | Nominated |
| 2014 | Best Performance Awards | "Kumang Seari" | Rock & Roll | Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara Wai FM | Won |
| 2014 | Best Rock Artiste[21] | "Nyaga Negeri" | Rock & Roll | Dayak Music Awards DAMA | Won |
| 2016 | Best Song[22] | "Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai" | Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai | Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara Wai FM | Won |
| 2016 | Best Album of the Year[23] | "Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai" | Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai | Dayak Music Awards DAMA | Won |
| 2016 | Best Vocals[23] | "Ngap Sayot" | Ngap Sayot | Dayak Music Awards DAMA | Won |
| 2016 | Best Performance[23] | "Ngap Sayot" | Ngap Sayot | Dayak Music Awards DAMA | Won |
| 2016 | Best Rock Song[23] | "Berani Mati" | Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai | Dayak Music Awards DAMA | Nominated |
| 2017 | Best Song[24] | "Siku Dalam Seribu" | Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai | Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara Wai FM | Runner up |
| 2017 | Best Performance[24] | "Siku Dalam Seribu" | Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai | Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara Wai FM | Won |
Discography
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- Merindang Ke Bintang (2009)
- Rock & Roll (2013)
- Ngap Sayot (2014)
- Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai (2016)
- Ensera Paragon (2018)
- Compilations & single
- Mansau Leka Padi (2011)
- Berami Ba Ati Nuan (2014)
- Nadai Ati Berami (2015)
Other music compositions
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| Song title | Artiste | Album / Category | Year | Role |
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| 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[25] | Simfoni Infiniti | 2015 | Composer, songwriter |
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Sinu-Song of the year". Archived from the original on 26 June 2011. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ "Masterpiece New Album – Rock & Roll". Archived from the original on 1 October 2015. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
- ^ "Single Nyaga Negeri Masterpiece Heavy". Archived from the original on 1 October 2015.
- ^ "Professional judges in AJARR 6 (Sarawak Music Awards)".
- ^ "The Band- Masterpiece Iban Rock Band Biography". 22 July 2012.
- ^ "'Ensera Paragon' Masterpiece dijual secara digital". www.utusanborneo.com.my. 21 September 2018. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
- ^ "Ngarap ke nuan nikal pulai". Archived from the original on 1 October 2015.
- ^ "Kaban – Masterpiece single from upcoming album". seeds.theborneopost.com. The Borneo Post. Archived from the original on 20 December 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2016.
- ^ "Kaban – Masterpiece single from upcoming album". Lirik Lagu Iban. 20 October 2016.
- ^ "Masterpiece 2014 single Ngap Sayot".
- ^ "Masterpiece new album 2016". Archived from the original on 2 March 2016.
- ^ "Borneo Cultural Festival-Sibu Sarawak".
- ^ "Sarawak Best Rock Artiste Awards 2014".
- ^ a b c d e f "AMD – Masterpiece a big winner at dama-Dayak-Music-Award-Anugerah Musik Dayak 2010".
- ^ "Berita Harian, Masterpiece opening act for Search Fenomena concert in Kuching".[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Search Live in Kuching (Opening act by Masterpiece)".[permanent dead link]/
- ^ "Grandest AJARR tonight".
- ^ "Masterpiece battle out in AJARR 2011-Masterpiece – Champion".
- ^ "Music Iban tercalon Di VIMA". Archived from the original on 1 October 2015.
- ^ "Kumang Seari – Masterpiece".
- ^ "Masterpiece Best Rock Artiste – AMD 2014". Borneo Post. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
- ^ "Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara". ACSJ 2016. Ruai Lagu Iban Kitai. Ruai Lagu Iban Kitai. 3 September 2016. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
- ^ a b c d "Anugerah Musik Dayak". AMD 2016. New Sarawak Tribune. New Sarawak Tribune. 31 October 2016. Archived from the original on 30 November 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2016.
- ^ a b "Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara". ACSJ 2016. Utusan Borneo. Utusan Borneo. 16 August 2017. Retrieved 16 August 2017.
- ^ "Sinfoni Infiniti". Utusan Sarawak. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
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