Depha 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.

Depha Masterpiece
Depha in 2012
Depha in 2012
Background information
Birth nameAldrine Phillie
Born (1980-08-18) 18 August 1980
Kapit, Sarawak, Malaysia
OriginSibu, Sarawak, Malaysia
GenresHard rock, heavy metal
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, music arranger, music programmer and music producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2003–present
LabelsWarner 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

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]

YearCategoryNominated WorkAlbum / MaterialAwardsResult
2010Most Popular Group[14]MasterpieceMerindang Ke BintangDayak Music Awards DAMAWon
2010Best Video Clips[14]"Bulat Ati Ku"Merindang Ke BintangDayak Music Awards DAMAWon
2010Best Album of the Year[14]MasterpieceMerindang Ke BintangDayak Music Awards DAMAWon
2010Best Album Cover[14]MasterpieceMerindang Ke BintangDayak Music Awards DAMAWon
2010Best New Artiste[14]MasterpieceMerindang Ke BintangDayak Music Awards DAMAWon
2011Best Song[17][18]SinuMerindang Ke BintangAnugerah Juara Rentak RuaiWon
2012Best Rock Artiste"Badu"SingleDayak Music Awards DAMANominated
2012Best Music Arrangement"Badu"SingleDayak Music Awards DAMANominated
2014Best Rock Song[19]"Kumang Seari"Rock & RollVoice Independent Music Awards MalaysiaWild Card
2014Best Rock Song[20]"Kumang Seari"Rock & RollVoice Independent Music Awards AsiaNominated
2014Best Performance Awards"Kumang Seari"Rock & RollAnugerah Carta Sapa Juara Wai FMWon
2014Best Rock Artiste[21]"Nyaga Negeri"Rock & RollDayak Music Awards DAMAWon
2016Best Song[22]"Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai"Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal PulaiAnugerah Carta Sapa Juara Wai FMWon
2016Best Album of the Year[23]"Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal Pulai"Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal PulaiDayak Music Awards DAMAWon
2016Best Vocals[23]"Ngap Sayot"Ngap SayotDayak Music Awards DAMAWon
2016Best Performance[23]"Ngap Sayot"Ngap SayotDayak Music Awards DAMAWon
2016Best Rock Song[23]"Berani Mati"Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal PulaiDayak Music Awards DAMANominated
2017Best Song[24]"Siku Dalam Seribu"Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal PulaiAnugerah Carta Sapa Juara Wai FMRunner up
2017Best Performance[24]"Siku Dalam Seribu"Ngarap Ka Nuan Nikal PulaiAnugerah Carta Sapa Juara Wai FMWon

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 titleArtisteAlbum / CategoryYearRole
I Love You Pengabis AtiHailey Robson ft Melissa FrancisKumang2012Composer, songwriter
Begulai BaruHailey RobsonKumang2012Composer, songwriter
Amu MataHailey RobsonKumang2012Composer, songwriter
Cerita Pengerindu TuaLyssa JeanSingle2012Lyricist
Enggai Saru PenemuMelissa FrancisEnggai Saru Penemu2013Composer, songwriter
Sampai MatiDepha MasterpieceSingle2013Lyricist, vocals
PupusDepha MasterpieceSingle2013Composer, songwriter, vocals
Patah AtiWatt RockPatah Ati2015Composer, songwriter
Suyak (Surut)Watt RockPatah Ati2015Composer, songwriter
MetropolitanWatt RockPatah Ati2015Composer, songwriter
Selangkar Pintu AtiWatt Rock ft Florence LoPatah Ati2015Composer, songwriter
Sapa TuaMajestica[25]Simfoni Infiniti2015Composer, songwriter

See also

References
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  2. "Masterpiece New Album – Rock & Roll". Archived from the original on 1 October 2015. Retrieved 19 September 2015.
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  4. "Professional judges in AJARR 6 (Sarawak Music Awards)".
  5. "The Band- Masterpiece Iban Rock Band Biography". 22 July 2012.
  6. "'Ensera Paragon' Masterpiece dijual secara digital". www.utusanborneo.com.my. 21 September 2018. Retrieved 21 September 2018.
  7. "Ngarap ke nuan nikal pulai". Archived from the original on 1 October 2015.
  8. "Kaban – Masterpiece single from upcoming album". seeds.theborneopost.com. The Borneo Post.
  9. "Kaban – Masterpiece single from upcoming album". Lirik Lagu Iban. 20 October 2016.
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  11. "Masterpiece new album 2016". Archived from the original on 2 March 2016.
  12. "Borneo Cultural Festival-Sibu Sarawak".
  13. "Sarawak Best Rock Artiste Awards 2014".
  14. "AMD – Masterpiece a big winner at dama-Dayak-Music-Award-Anugerah Musik Dayak 2010".
  15. "Berita Harian, Masterpiece opening act for Search Fenomena concert in Kuching".
  16. "Search Live in Kuching (Opening act by Masterpiece)"./
  17. "Grandest AJARR tonight".
  18. "Masterpiece battle out in AJARR 2011-Masterpiece – Champion".
  19. "Music Iban tercalon Di VIMA". Archived from the original on 1 October 2015.
  20. "Kumang Seari – Masterpiece".
  21. "Masterpiece Best Rock Artiste – AMD 2014". Borneo Post. Retrieved 22 December 2014.
  22. "Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara". ACSJ 2016. Ruai Lagu Iban Kitai. Ruai Lagu Iban Kitai. 3 September 2016. Retrieved 3 September 2016.
  23. "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.
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  25. "Sinfoni Infiniti". Utusan Sarawak. Retrieved 21 September 2015.
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