Depha Masterpiece Explained

Depha Masterpiece
Birth Name:Aldrine Phillie
Birth Date:1980 8, df=yes
Birth Place:Kapit, Sarawak, Malaysia
Origin:Sibu, Sarawak, Malaysia
Instrument:Vocals, guitar
Genre:Hard rock, heavy metal
Occupation:Singer, songwriter, music arranger, music programmer and music producer
Years Active:2003–present
Label:Warner Music, Masterjam, (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.[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

Current members

Former members

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 Masterpiece Merindang Ke Bintang Dayak Music Awards DAMA
2010 Best Video Clips "Bulat Ati Ku" Merindang Ke Bintang Dayak Music Awards DAMA
2010 Best Album of the Year Masterpiece Merindang Ke Bintang Dayak Music Awards DAMA
2010 Best Album Cover Masterpiece Merindang Ke Bintang Dayak Music Awards DAMA
2010 Best New Artiste Masterpiece Merindang Ke Bintang Dayak Music Awards DAMA
2011Best Song[17] [18] Merindang Ke Bintang Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai
2012 Best Rock Artiste "Badu" Single Dayak Music Awards DAMA
2012 Best Music Arrangement "Badu" Single Dayak Music Awards DAMA
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
2014 Best Performance Awards "Kumang Seari" Rock & Roll Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara Wai FM
2014 Best Rock Artiste[21] "Nyaga Negeri" Rock & Roll Dayak Music Awards DAMA
2016 Best Song[22] "Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai" Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara Wai FM
2016 Best Album of the Year[23] "Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai" Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai Dayak Music Awards DAMA
2016 Best Vocals "Ngap Sayot" Ngap Sayot Dayak Music Awards DAMA
2016 Best Performance "Ngap Sayot" Ngap Sayot Dayak Music Awards DAMA
2016 Best Rock Song "Berani Mati" Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai Dayak Music Awards DAMA
2017 Best Song[24] "Siku Dalam Seribu" Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara Wai FM Runner up
2017 Best Performance"Siku Dalam Seribu" Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara Wai FM

Discography

Masterpiece

See main article: List of songs recorded by Masterpiece.

Compilations & single

Other music compositions

Song title Artiste Album / Category Year Role
I Love You Pengabis Ati Hailey Robson ft Melissa Francis Kumang 2012Composer, songwriter
Begulai Baru Hailey Robson Kumang 2012Composer, songwriter
Amu Mata Hailey Robson Kumang 2012Composer, 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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sinu-Song of the year. 19 September 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20110626041133/http://www.parenbonjour.com/2011/06/ngemujur-lagu-kitaianugerah-juara.html#. 26 June 2011. dead.
  2. News: Masterpiece New Album – Rock & Roll. 19 September 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151001125043/http://www.utusansarawakonline.com/news/6009/Masterpiece-muncul-album-baru-Rock-and-Roll/#. 1 October 2015. dead.
  3. Web site: Single Nyaga Negeri Masterpiece Heavy. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20151001122802/http://www.seruranpemerindang.com/2013/07/single-nyaga-negeri-masterpiece-iban.html. 1 October 2015.
  4. News: Professional judges in AJARR 6 (Sarawak Music Awards).
  5. Web site: The Band- Masterpiece Iban Rock Band Biography. 22 July 2012 .
  6. Web site: 'Ensera Paragon' Masterpiece dijual secara digital . 21 September 2018. www.utusanborneo.com.my. 21 September 2018 .
  7. Web site: Ngarap ke nuan nikal pulai. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20151001095544/http://www.seruranpemerindang.com/2015/01/masterpiece-kembali-menyengat-melalui.html. 1 October 2015.
  8. Web site: Kaban – Masterpiece single from upcoming album. seeds.theborneopost.com. The Borneo Post. 12 December 2016. 20 December 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161220100431/http://seeds.theborneopost.com/2016/12/08/masterpieces-new-single-kaban-from-upcoming-album-to-be-released-next-year/. dead.
  9. Web site: Kaban – Masterpiece single from upcoming album. 20 October 2016 . Lirik Lagu Iban.
  10. Web site: Masterpiece 2014 single Ngap Sayot.
  11. Web site: Masterpiece new album 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160302102359/http://www.seruranpemerindang.com/2016/02/album-masterpiece-ngarap-ka-nuan-nikal-pulai.html. 2 March 2016.
  12. News: Borneo Cultural Festival-Sibu Sarawak.
  13. Web site: Sarawak Best Rock Artiste Awards 2014.
  14. Web site: AMD – Masterpiece a big winner at dama-Dayak-Music-Award-Anugerah Musik Dayak 2010.
  15. News: Berita Harian, Masterpiece opening act for Search Fenomena concert in Kuching.
  16. News: Search Live in Kuching (Opening act by Masterpiece). /
  17. News: Grandest AJARR tonight.
  18. News: Masterpiece battle out in AJARR 2011-Masterpiece – Champion.
  19. Web site: Music Iban tercalon Di VIMA. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20151001094359/http://www.seruranpemerindang.com/2013/12/music-iban-tercalon-di-vima-malaysia.html. 1 October 2015.
  20. Web site: Kumang Seari – Masterpiece.
  21. News: Masterpiece Best Rock Artiste – AMD 2014. 22 December 2014. Borneo Post.
  22. News: Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara. 3 September 2016. ACSJ 2016. Ruai Lagu Iban Kitai. Ruai Lagu Iban Kitai. 3 September 2016.
  23. News: Anugerah Musik Dayak. 31 October 2016. AMD 2016. New Sarawak Tribune. New Sarawak Tribune. 31 October 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161130190744/http://www.newsarawaktribune.com/news/60390/Karen-Libau-Masterpiece-big-winners-at-AMD-2016/. 30 November 2016. dead.
  24. News: Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara. 16 August 2017. ACSJ 2016. Utusan Borneo. Utusan Borneo. 16 August 2017.
  25. News: Sinfoni Infiniti. 21 September 2015. Utusan Sarawak.