Depha Masterpiece

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Depha Masterpiece
Depha in 2012
Depha in 2012
Background information
Birth nameAldrine Phillie
Born (1980-08-18) 18 August 1980 (age 41)
Kapit, Sarawak, Malaysia
OriginSibu, Sarawak, Malaysia
GenresHard rock, heavy metal
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, music arranger, music programmer and music producer
InstrumentsVocals, Guitar
Years active2003 – present
LabelsWarner Music, Masterjam, (PBP) Panggau Buluh Pengerindu
Associated actsMasterpiece

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.[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[]

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.[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[]

Awards and achievements[]

Masterpiece 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
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[]

Masterpiece
Main article: List of songs recorded by Masterpiece
Compilations & single
  • Mansau Leka Padi (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[25] Simfoni Infiniti 2015 Composer, Songwriter

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Best song of the year, Sinu - Masterpiece song in AJARR. "Sinu-Song of the year". Archived from the original on 26 June 2011. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  2. ^ Album 2012, Masterpiece new album 2012. "Masterpiece New Album - Rock & Roll". Archived from the original on 1 October 2015. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
  3. ^ Masterpiece new single for upcoming album Rock & Roll, Nyaga Negeri. "Single Nyaga Negeri Masterpiece Heavy". Archived from the original on 1 October 2015.
  4. ^ AJARR 6, The panel of professional judges. "Professional judges in AJARR 6 (Sarawak Music Awards)".
  5. ^ Biography, Masterpiece's Biography. "The Band- Masterpiece Iban Rock Band Biography".
  6. ^ Ensera Paragon, Masterpiece. "Ensera Paragon - Masterpiece". www.utusanborneo.com.my. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
  7. ^ New single composed by Depha Masterpiece, Masterpiece New single (2015). "Ngarap ke nuan nikal pulai". Archived from the original on 1 October 2015.
  8. ^ 2016 Single, Masterpiece. "Kaban – Masterpiece single from upcoming album". seeds.theborneopost.com. The Borneo Post.
  9. ^ 2016 Single, Masterpiece. "Kaban – Masterpiece single from upcoming album". Lirik Lagu Iban.
  10. ^ Ngap Sayot-Masterpiece single composed by depha Masterpiece, Tribute to Sarawak football team, Bujang Senang. "Masterpiece 2014 single Ngap Sayot".
  11. ^ Masterpiece New Album 2016, Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai. "Masterpiece new album 2016". Archived from the original on 2 March 2016.
  12. ^ Borneo cultural Festival, Award-winning rock band Masterpiece gave sterling performances. "Borneo Cultural Festival-Sibu Sarawak".
  13. ^ The Best Rock Artiste, Masterpiece Sarawak best Rock Artiste. "Sarawak Best Rock Artiste Awards 2014".
  14. ^ a b c d e f 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".
  15. ^ 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".[permanent dead link]
  16. ^ Search Fenomena Concert in Kuching stadium, Search Live in Kuching. "Search Live in Kuching (Opening act by Masterpiece)".[permanent dead link]/
  17. ^ Best song of the year, Sinu by Masterpiece. "Grandest AJARR tonight".
  18. ^ Masterpiece In AJARR, Sinu. "Masterpiece battle out in AJARR 2011-Masterpiece - Champion".
  19. ^ Voice Independent Music Awards-VIMA Malaysia, Masterpiece nominated in VIMA 2013. "Music Iban tercalon Di VIMA". Archived from the original on 1 October 2015.
  20. ^ Voice Independent Music Awards-VIMA Malaysia, Kumang Seari Masterpiece Vote in VIMA 2014. "Kumang Seari - Masterpiece".
  21. ^ Best Dayak Rock Artiste ‘Masterpiece’ receiving their award, Masterpiece best Rock Artiste. "Masterpiece Best Rock Artiste - AMD 2014". Borneo Post. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  22. ^ 2016, ACSJ (3 September 2016). "Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara". ACSJ 2016. Ruai Lagu Iban Kitai. Ruai Lagu Iban Kitai. Retrieved 3 September 2016.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  23. ^ a b c d 2016, AMD (31 October 2016). "Anugerah Musik Dayak". AMD 2016. New Sarawak Tribune. New Sarawak Tribune. Archived from the original on 30 November 2016. Retrieved 31 October 2016.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  24. ^ a b 2017, ACSJ (16 August 2017). "Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara". ACSJ 2016. Utusan Borneo. Utusan Borneo. Retrieved 16 August 2017.CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  25. ^ Majestica, Majestica Album Launching. "Sinfoni Infiniti". Utusan Sarawak. Retrieved 21 September 2015.

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