Bhumiband is an independent Singaporean Malay band. Formed in 2003, the band consists of lead singers Ard and Awi Rafael [ms], pianist and keyboardist Hang Dimas, drummer Zuher, lead guitarist Athif, bassist Kif, and percussionist Eddy. The band's lineup has remained static during its history, with the only exceptions of the departure of guitarist and co-songwriter Nazri, Ard and Kif in 2005. Hang Dimas would later join the band Hujan in 2008.[1] Awi Rafael also has a successful solo career after Bhumiband.[2][3] Irfan and Reamie both become official members in 2016.
Bhumiband | |
|---|---|
 Left to right: Kif, Hang Dimas, Eddy, Zuher, and Nazri | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Singapore |
| Genres | Pop Rock |
| Years active | 2003-2006, 2016-present |
| Labels | Monstania Musicworks |
| Members | Kif Zuher Nazri Awi Rafael |
| Past members | Hang Dimas Eddy Athif Reamie Irfan Atiqah Ard |
| Website | www |
History
editIn 2005, Bhumiband achieved regional recognition with their first album Suara Dunia. The album was nominated for 5 awards, including 2 regional categories in the 2005 Anugerah Planet Muzik (APM),[4] which is the local Malay music industry's awards show. It also featured a Batucada track from Wicked Aura Singapore. The band's second album, Konspirasi Dunia was equally if not more successful in 2006.[5][6] The song "Goda" from the album was featured in the original soundtrack of Malaysian action film, Remp-It.[citation needed]
After touring together with Indonesian band Sheila on 7 and recording non-stop in the late 2006, the band went on hiatus following individual commitment and projects.[7]
Return
editIn late 2016, the band returned with the single "Hanya Kamu".[8] Bhumiband has been known to use pop and rock in their style of music which was predominant in their 2005 and 2006 albums but "Hanya Kamu" displayed the band's progression and evolution with a wider arrangement akin to its current form. "Hanya Kamu" was nominated in the "Popular Song (Singapore)" category and the band was also nominated in the "Popular Artist (Singapore)" category at the annual Anugerah Planet Muzik 2018 [id].
The band released their 2nd single in January 2018 titled "Gerbang Asmara Hakiki".[9] The single debuts the band's first collaboration with local writer and prolific wordsmith, Mohd Khair Mohd Yasin.
In 2019, Bhumiband collaborated with Indah Han and produced her 1st Malay single "Kehadiranmu" (composed by Kief).[10] The band then followed up with a duet with Indah in 2020 on the song "Ku Ingin Tahu" which was originally composed by Atiqah. Just before the Covid lockdown, Bhumiband managed to complete a recording session with Juwiezy and produced "Segalanya Kerana" (composed by Reamie).[11]
During the pandemic, Bhumiband worked on their 3rd Album "The Bhumi Projek" and released "Kau di Hatiku" as the first single from the album. The song featured Indonesian singers "Zara & Doddy" and managed to climb Singapore's Malay local radio charts "Ria897 Carta Singa Maksima".
The band is planning to collaborate with more local and regional vocalists. They have released "Oh Kekasih" (single) featuring local ballad singer "Zaibaktian" on the last day of 2021 and "Imaginasi Ku" featuring Malaysian singer/songwriter "Airinna Namara" on 31 March 2022. "Imaginasi Ku" also managed to get into "Ria897 Carta Singa Maksima" 2 months after it was released. The band released "Adinda" on 5 August 2022 and will be releasing "Biru Lagi" on 25 November 2022. The band work with one of the most well known producer, Ashidy Ridwan for "Biru Lagi" which feature vocals from Indah, Flique and Zaibaktian.
To date, Bhumiband has released 3 studio albums, 10 singles and currently working on the next project with Awi Rafael. After 20 years, the band got back into the studios with Awi and recorded a few Malay and English songs. The first song, "Euforia" was released as a single in October 2023 with the latest single "Into the Fire" recently released in July 2024. "Into the Fire" is the band's first ever English song. It was featured in Spotify's regional editorial playlists (Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines).
Having sold thousands of records regionally in Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia, Bhumiband is one of the most well-known Singapore Malay bands.[12]
Members
editCurrent members
edit- Nazri - Guitarist
- Kif - Bassist
- Zuher - Drummer
- Awi Rafael - Vocalist
Former Members
edit- Ard - Vocalist
- Hang Dimas - Keyboards
- Athif - Guitarist
- Eddy - Percussionist / Bassist
- Irfan - Guitarist
- Reamie - Guitarist
- Atiqah - Keyboards
Accolades
edit- Best Local Song - "Oh Kasih"
- Best Local Album - Suara Dunia
- Best New Group/Duo - Bhumiband
Anugerah Planet Muzik 2007 [13]
- Best Song (Singapore) - "Goda"
- Best Album (Singapore) - Konspirasi Dunia
- Best Artist (Singapore) - Bhumiband
- Nominated for Popular Artist (Singapore) - Bhumiband
- Nominated for Popular Song (Singapore) - "Hanya Kamu"
- "Imaginasi Ku" - Reached No.3 (25 Jun 2022)
- "Kau di Hatiku" - Reached No.1 (29 Jan 2022) for 2 weeks
- "Hanya Kamu" - Reached No.1 (21 Oct 2017) for 3 weeks
Discography
edit| Year | Title | Release | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Suara Dunia [14] | Album | Rumah Production |
| 2006 | Konspirasi Dunia [15] | Album | Excellent Tunes |
| 2016 | Hanya Kamu [16] | Single | Monstania Musicworks |
| 2018 | Gerbang Asmara Hakiki [17] | Single | Monstania Musicworks |
| 2018 | Raya Istimewa [18] | Single | oQey Studios |
| 2019 | Seadanya [19][20] | Single | oQey Studios |
| 2019 | Suasana di Aidilfitri feat. DClassique | Single | Snoots Music Group |
| 2020 | Ku Ingin Tahu feat. Indah Han [21] | Single | oQey Studios |
| 2021 | Inilah Dunia (The Bhumi Projek) [22][23] | Album | oQey Studios |
| 2021 | Kau di Hatiku feat. Zara and Dody [24] | Single | oQey Studios |
| 2021 | Oh Kekasih feat. Zaibaktian [25] | Single | oQey Studios |
| 2022 | Imaginasi Ku feat. Airinna Namara [26] | Single | oQey Studios |
| 2022 | Adinda [27] | Single | oQey Studios |
| 2022 | Biru Lagi feat. Flique, Indah, Zaibaktian | Single | NuKingdom |
| 2023 | Euforia feat. Awi Rafael | Single | Newsantara Asia |
| 2024 | Into the Fire feat. Awi Rafael [28] | Single | Newsantara Asia |
References
edit- ^ "Hujan Live in Singapore! ..Pijak Hatiku, sung together with guest singer, Awi Rafael from local band Bhumiband". Sungguh.com. Retrieved 20 February 2011.
- ^ Nur Isyana Isaman. "Fiesta Muzik! Music collaboration between the best of two countries – Indonesia & Singapore! ..Awi Rafael might be better known as the frontman of successful group, Bhumiband." Sungguh.com. Retrieved 1 October 2011.
- ^ Azhariah Kamin (30 May 2011). "Coming of age". The Star Online. Malaysia. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
- ^ "Best in Muzik". Today. Singapore. 19 February 2005. p. 28. Archived from the original on 7 May 2017. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
- ^ Zaharian Osman (28 April 2007). "Konspirasi Dunia Menjadi" ["Konspirasi Dunia" Successful]. Berita Harian (in Malay). Singapore. p. 41. Archived from the original on 5 May 2007. Retrieved 13 April 2017. Alt URL
- ^ Zaharian Osman (28 September 2006). "Bhumiband semakin gagah" [Bhumiband becomes stronger]. Berita Harian (in Malay). Singapore. p. 11. Archived from the original on 5 May 2006. Retrieved 13 April 2017. Alt URL
- ^ Haryani Ismail (1 October 2016). "Anggota Bhumiband turut lestarikan bahasa" [Bhumiband members join in celebrating the Malay language]. Berita Harian (in Malay). Singapore. p. 21. Archived from the original on 18 April 2017. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ Haryani Ismail (23 February 2017). "'Hanya Kamu' dorong Bhumiband kembali" ['Only You' pushes Bhumibands' return]. Berita Harian (in Malay). Singapore. p. 11. Archived from the original on 18 April 2017. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ Haryani Ismail (30 January 2018). "Bhumiband enggan terjerat dengan irama patah hati" [Bhumiband refuses to be trapped into brokenhearted songs]. Berita Harian (in Malay). Singapore. p. 12. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ^ Haryani Ismail (12 June 2019). "Siswa tetap senangi lagu Melayu meski dalami muzik klasikal Barat" [University student still love Malay songs even though studying Western classical music]. Berita Harian (in Malay). Singapore. p. 12. Retrieved 13 June 2019.
- ^ Haryani Ismail (29 October 2020). "Segalanya Kerana 'single' pertama selepas 20 tahun" [Segalanya Kerana first single after 20 years]. Berita Harian (in Malay). singapore. p. 12. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ Zul Othman (25 February 2005). "Bhumiband's Happy Ending". Today. Singapore. p. 46. Archived from the original on 7 May 2017. Retrieved 13 April 2017.
- ^ "APM 2007 Winners List" (PDF). Toggle (Mediacorp). Archived from the original (PDF) on 17 April 2017. Retrieved 1 January 2008.
- ^ "Suara Dunia - Album Info". National Library Singapore (MusicSG). Retrieved 1 December 2004.
- ^ "Konspirasi Dunia - Album Info". National Library Singapore (MusicSG). Retrieved 1 December 2007.
- ^ "Listen to Hanya Kamu". Spotify. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
- ^ "Listen to Gerbang Asmara Hakiki". Spotify. Retrieved 30 January 2018.
- ^ "Listen to Raya Istimewa". YouTube. Retrieved 2 July 2018.
- ^ "Listen to Seadanya". Spotify. Retrieved 8 March 2019.
- ^ Haryani Ismail (8 July 2019). "Bhumiband... patah tumbuh hilang berganti" [Bhumiband... broken re-grown lost replaced]. Berita Harian (in Malay). Singapore. p. 10. Retrieved 9 July 2019.
- ^ "Listen to Ku Ingin Tahu". Spotify. Retrieved 8 March 2020.
- ^ "Listen to Inilah Dunia". Spotify. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
- ^ Haryani Ismail (22 February 2021). "'Inilah Dunia' Bhumiband, bantu dedah bakat Nusantara" ['Inilah dunia' Bhumiband helps reveal regional talents]. Berita Harian (in Malay). Singapore. p. 11. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ^ "Listen to Kau di Hatiku". Spotify. Retrieved 16 August 2021.
- ^ "Listen to Oh Kekasih". Spotify. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
- ^ "Listen to Imaginasi Ku". Spotify. Retrieved 1 April 2022.
- ^ Dahlia Zulkifli (24 June 2022). "Bhumiband rakam lagu dengan penyanyi M'sia walau jarak memisah" [Bhumiband records song with singer from M'sia even though separated by distance]. Berita Harian (in Malay). Singapore. p. 11. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- ^ "BHUMIBAND TO REIGNITE THE SINGAPORE INDIE SCENE". Power of Pop. Singapore. Retrieved 16 July 2024.