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The soundtrack of ‘Judgement Night’, performed by Anthrax & Public Enemy inspired Goose, Dadi and Ibong to form Kripik Peudeus [KP] in 1997. They were joined by Wa-one afterwards as their vocalist.By mid 1999, KP received an opportunity to join INDISAIN [an independent compilation], put together by Fast Forward Independent Movement. During this time, Wa-one wasn’t available to perform with KP, therefore Dey-ve was asked to collaborate. This collaboration brought them their first single ‘Da Rhyme Got Yer Mind’.This single triggered a change of formation in KP. They were strengthen with LMT & Dadi on guitar, Goose on Drum, Ibong on Bass, Wa-one, Dey-ve & DFMC on Vocals. Unfortunately this formation only lasted for several months, for in March 2001 Dadi resigned and joined another band called Waiting Room, he's now at superglad.Along the year 2000, KP performed in many universities, automotives and local music events in Jakarta. KP then started to create their album materials during 2000 – 2001. Although they gained good progress creatively, the formation changed again when Wa-one resigned.With an offer from McCann-Erickson Indonesia, in September 2001, DFMC & Dey-ve went to Singapore to do a commercial jingle for Sprite. During this time, KP also managed to go in to a local studio & progress their first album. The album was released in August 2002, supported by “SIRKUS†as their record label.KP released their 1st single ‘LEPAS KENDALI’ through local radios in Jakarta. This single was also supported by their music video directed by Upie from GUAVA REPUBLIK, which then was launch and played at MTV Indonesia. This particular single went in to the local radio charts and rose to 1 in Prambors and I-Radio. By the end of 2002 this single was also able to reach other radio’s charts in other Indonesian cities. To extend their distribution scope, in January 2003 FORTE Records joined and worked together with SIRKUS rekord to distribute their album in a national level.KP was the 1st indie band that was chosen to be “MTV Exclusive Artist†in February 2003. With the help from NAR recording company, KP was able to release their debut album in Malaysia. This step leads to perform in “ANUGERAH PLANET MUZIEK†event in KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA, March 2003.Later in June 2003, KP got the change to create their 2nd single music video of ‘BIARKAN’. This video directed by Marius from SAMARA Production.After their 1st & 2nd single was out, supported by their live performances in a national scale KP became a nominee in AMI [a national Music Award show]. Although they didn’t win, they became a runner up for “the most favorite alternative band†in HAI magazine [a national music magazine]. The winner's PAS band from BANDUNG.In early 2004, KP was also nominated as the new rising star in ANUGERAH PLANET MUZIEK in SINGAPORE. This nomination was a result from their extent distribution deal with FORTE & NAR recording company.To end the year 2004 with a blast, KP got an opportunity to perform at Pahoman Stadium Lampung (one of the cities in Indonesia) on the new year’s eve.During 2004 -2007, KP gathered their materials to be processed in the 2nd album. Up until now the album is in the mastering process. KP was also able to collaborate with Oksbangs & friends from “ANGIN RIBUT†production, in creating their 1st music video from the upcoming album. With the needed support & prayers, hopefully the 2nd album “IDIORITMA†will be released in NOVEMBER'08.BOOKING & CONTACT: l DAVID SILFANUS +62 816 1400 890 l BOS GAJAH +62 818 822 748 l GGG-USE +62 818 885 494
