Project Pop
| Project Pop | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Bandung, West Java, Indonesia |
| Genres | Comedic, with influences from various genres |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Musica Studios |
| Associated acts | Project-P |
| Website | project-pop |
| Members |
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| Past members | O'on (deceased) |
Project Pop is an Indonesian comedic band from Bandung. Founded in 1996 as a younger generation of Project-P, they distinguished themselves by writing original music. Their first album, Bakpia vs Lumpia was a commercial and critical failure, but beginning with their 2000 album Tu Wa Ga Pat they found mainstream success. Drawing on current musical trends when writing their songs, they have done songs in pop, dangdut, soul, rock, house, and rap. As of 2017[update], they have released nine albums.
Project Pop was founded in 1996 as a spinoff of Project-P, a previous comedic band. Although originally consisting of seven members, only six remain: Hermann Josis Mokalu (Yosi), Muhammad Fachroni (O'on), Djoni Permato (Udjo), Gumilar Nurochman (Gugum), Wahyu Rudi Astadi (Odie), and Kartika Rachel Setia Redjeki Panggabean (Tika; the only female member). Aside from Gugum, who attended Padjadjaran University, all attended Parahyangan Catholic University.
Project Pop soon distinguished themselves from Project-P by writing their own songs, instead of parodying then-popular songs. Their first album, Bakpia vs Lumpia, was not well received. After a hiatus brought on by the 1997 Asian financial crisis, they released their second album, 2000's Tu Wa Ga Pat (short for Satu Dua Tiga Empat or One Two Three Four), which was well received. Hera Diani of The Jakarta Post described it as being full of "contagious pop tunes and comical, yet witty lyrics."
This success was followed by a "repackage[d]" album, Bli Dong Plis (The Bill, Please) in 2001, with "Jangan Piki-Piki" ("No Need To Be Picky") becoming a hit. Two years later this was followed by Pop OK, which sold 300,000 copies and was certified double platinum. In 2004 they collaborated with soloist Chrisye on the song "Bur-Kat" for his album Senyawa.
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