Afgansyah Reza
Afgansyah Reza or better known as Afgan (born in Jakarta, Indonesia on May 27, 1989) is an Indonesian singer, songwriter, and actor of Minangkabau descent.
Afgansyah Reza | |
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Birth name | Afgansyah Reza |
Also known as | Afgan |
Born | Jakarta, Indonesia | 27 May 1989
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Years active | 2008 - present |
Musical career | |
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Labels | Wanna B Music Production Keci Music Production Trinity Optima Production Hits Records |
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Early life and career
Afgan Syahreza was born on 27 May 1989, in Jakarta and into a Muslim musical family of Minangkabau origin, although he never had any vocal training.[2][3] He is the second of four children from Loyd Yahya and Lola Purnama. His career began when he and a few friends decided to record a private album at Wanna B Instant Recording Studio. The producers at the studio offered him a contract when they heard him sing.[2] His first album, Confession No.1, was a mix of jazz, pop, and R&B influences and including tracks, such as "Terima Kasih Cinta", "Klise", "Sadis", and "Tanpa Batas Waktu". A music video of the song "Terima Kasih Cinta" was produced by Thalita Latief and directed by Jose Purnomo. He won the Best Solo Male Vocalist Award for the song at the 2009 Anugerah Musik Indonesia. In 2009, he made his first foray into acting when he appeared in the film Bukan Cinta Biasa with Olivia Jensen[2] and he also sang the title track for the film's soundtrack. The next year, he also appeared in the film Cinta 2 Hati and performed on the film's soundtrack. His second album, The One, was released in January 2010. In 2011, he performed the theme song at the Southeast Asian Games.[4]
He has since then released ‘Live to Love’ album in 2013, followed by ‘Sides’ in 2016 and ‘Dekade’ in 2018. In November 2018, Afgan celebrated 10 years in the music industry by kicking off his Dekade concert in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia followed by another concert in Jakarta on September 2019. Both concerts had sold out tickets.
In 2020, Afgan together with Raisa released the single “Tunjukkan” five years after their first collaboration. Afgan had just released a new single on 6 February 2021, called “I’m sorry”.
Personal life
His personal life is closely followed by the Asian media. He has a Bachelor in Economics from Monash University.[2]
Discography
Studio albums
Title | Album details |
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Confession No.1 |
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The One |
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L1ve to Love, Love to L1ve |
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Sides |
Extended play
Title | EP details |
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Bersihkan Dirimu |
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Singles
Title | Year | Producer(s) | Label | Album |
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"Terima Kasih Cinta" | 2008 | Mario Kacang | Wanna B Music Production | Confession No.1 |
"Sadis" | Bebi Romeo | |||
"Pada-Mu Kubersujud" | Bersihkan Dirimu | |||
"Bukan Cinta Biasa" | 2009 | The One | ||
"Wajahmu Mengalihkan Duniaku" | Bemby Noor | |||
"Pencari JalanMu" | Fajar PJ Maringka | |||
"Cinta 2 Hati" | 2010 | Mario Kacang | ||
"Dia Dia Dia" | Bemby Noor | |||
"Bawalah Cintaku" | Bebi Romeo | |||
"Dalam Mihrab Cinta" | Keci Music Production | OST Dalam Mihrab Cinta | ||
"Panah Asmara" | 2011 | Tohpati | Wanna B Music Production | The One |
"Kembali" | N/A | Trinity Optima Production | Non-album single | |
"Bunga Terakhir" | 2012 | Bebi Romeo | Mega Music | Bebi Romeo Mega Hits |
"Pesan Cinta" | Afgan, Inu (Numata), Nino (RAN) |
Trinity Optima Production | L1ve to Love, Love to L1ve | |
"Jodoh Pasti Bertemu" | 2013 | Bemby Noor | ||
"Sabar" | Bebi Romeo | |||
"Katakan Tidak" | 2014 | Alam Urbach | ||
"Ku Mohon" | Bemby Noor | Non-album single | ||
"Untukmu Aku Bertahan" | David Kurnia Albert | L1ve to Love, Love to L1ve | ||
"Kamu yang Ku Tunggu" (featuring Rossa) |
Alam Urbach | Love, Life & Music | ||
"Knock Me Out" | 2015 | Taufik Batisah | Trinity Optima Production | Sides |
"Percayalah" (featuring Raisa) |
Afgan, Raisa, Adrian Rahmat, Kitut | Trinity Optima Production, Juni Records | ||
"Kunci Hati" | 2016 | Afgan, Ino (Numata) |
Trinity Optima Production | |
"Kau dengannya Ku dengan Dia" | 2017 | Afgan, Rian (D'Masiv) | ||
"X" (featuring SonaOne) |
Afgan, SonaOne, Mhala (Numata) | |||
"Heaven" (featuring Isyana Sarasvati & Rendy Pandugo) |
2018 | Afgan, Isyana Sarasvati, Rendy Pandugo | Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia, Trinity Optima Production | Dekade |
"Be Alright" | Asian Games 2018: Energy of Asia |
Awards and nominations
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Note |
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2009 | Bukan Cinta Biasa | Himself | Guest star |
2010 | Cinta 2 Hati | Alfa | Lead role |
2013 | Refrain | Nata | Lead role |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Note | Network |
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2008 | OB (Office Boy) | Himself | Guest star | RCTI |
2008–2012 | Doa Berbuka Puasa | Himself | SCTV | |
2014 | Rising Star Indonesia (season 1) | Himself | Guest Judge; only appear in Top 5 | RCTI |
2015 | X Factor Indonesia | Himself | Judge |
References
- True, Chris. "Afgan | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- Kuswandini, Dian (7 May 2009). "Afgan Syah Reza: Rich in luck and talent". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- "Afgan Bikin Terobosan dalam Keluarga" [Afgan's breakthrough in his family] (in Indonesian). Kompas. 19 January 2010. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- Niken Prathivi; Irawaty Wardani (23 November 2011). "Games end, RI champion". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 1 June 2012.
- "Afgan Siap Rilis Album dan Gelar Konser di 2018" [Afgan is ready to release album and hold concerts in 2018]. Viva (in Indonesian). 17 December 2017. Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- Ryan Maulana; Dwi Oktaviane (13 February 2013). "Afgan Luncurkan Album 'L1ve To Love, Love To L1ve'" [Afgan releases 'L1ve To Love, Love To L1ve' album]. Tempo (in Indonesian). Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- Iswara, Ninda (10 August 2016). "Album Baru Afgan – Sides Siap Rilis Hari Ini" [Afgan's new album, 'Sides', is ready to be released today]. Tribun News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 9 January 2018.
- Utomo, Debby (23 December 2016). "Afgan Gandeng Yonder Music Rilis Live Session Bertajuk Sides" [Afgan collaborates with Yonder Music to release 'Sides' live session]. Provoke! Online (in Indonesian). Retrieved 9 January 2018.