ADA Band

Ada Band
OriginJakarta, Indonesia
Genres
Years active1996–present
Labels
Members
  • Indra Sinaga
  • Marshal S. Rachman
  • Dika Satjadibrata
  • Adhy Pratama
Past members
  • Iso Eddy
  • E'el Ritonga
  • Baim
  • Rama Moektio
  • Krishna Balagita
  • Donnie Sibarani
Websiteadabandofficial.com

Ada Band is an Indonesian pop rock band formed in Jakarta in 1996. The group currently consists of Indra Sinaga (vocals), Marshal Surya Rachman (guitars), Dika Satjadibrata (bass) & Adhy Pratama (drums).[3][4]

Ada Band are known for their hit singles, such as "Manusia Bodoh", "Yang Terbaik Bagimu", "Masih", "Seharusnya", "Ough" & "Bilakah". The first album titled Seharusnya (Should), released in 1997.[1] Their 2004 work, Heaven of Love, was the band's key seller, going quadruple platinum in their home nation.[5]

Band members

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Current members

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  • Indra Sinaga – lead vocals (2020–present; touring member 2019)
  • Marshal S. Rachman – guitars, occasional backing vocals (2002–present)
  • Dika Satjadibrata – bass, backing and occasional lead vocals (1996–present)
  • Adhy Pratama – drums (2010–present)

Former members

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  • Iso Eddy – keyboards, backing vocals (1996–2000)
  • E'el (Elif Ritonga) – drums, backing vocals (1996–2000)
  • Baim (Ibrahim Imran) – lead vocals, guitars (1996–2001)
  • Rama Moektio – drums (2000–2004)
  • Krishna Balagita – keyboards, piano, backing and occasional lead vocals (1996–2008)
  • Donnie Sibarani – lead vocals (2002–2017)

Timeline

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Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Album details Sales Certifications
Seharusnya
  • Released: 1997
  • Label: Bulletin
  • Formats: CD, cassette
70,000+
PerADAban 2000
  • Released: Juli 1999
  • Label: BMG
  • Formats: CD, cassette
100,000+
  • ASIRI: Gold
Tiara
  • Released: March 2001
  • Label: BMG
  • Formats: CD, cassette
80,000+
  • ASIRI: Gold
Metamorphosis 300,000+
  • ASIRI: 2× Platinum
Heaven of Love
  • Released: 28 October 2004
  • Label: EMI
  • Formats: CD, cassette, digital download
900,000+
  • ASIRI: 6× Platinum
Romantic Rhapsody
  • Released: 1 April 2006
  • Label: EMI
  • Formats: CD, cassette, digital download
600,000+
  • ASIRI: 4× Platinum
Cinema Story
  • Released: 14 July 2007
  • Label: EMI
  • Formats: CD, cassette, digital download
Harmonious
  • Released: 2 July 2008
  • Label: EMI
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Mystery of Musical
  • Released: 18 July 2009
  • Label: Arka-EMI
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Empati
  • Released: 8 August 2011
  • Label: Universal
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Chemistry
  • Released: 23 March 2016
  • Label: Groovy
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Compilation albums

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Title Album details Sales Certifications
The Best of ADA Band
  • Released: 1 January 2001
  • Label: BMG
  • Formats: CD, cassette
Discography
  • Released: 22 December 2003
  • Label: EMI
  • Formats: CD, cassette, digital download
200,000+
  • ASIRI: Platinum
Masa Demi Masa 150,000+

Awards and nominations

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2006 Romantic Rhapsody Indonesian Music Awards — Best of the Best Album[7] Nominated
ADA Band Indonesian Music Awards — Best Pop Duo/Group[7] Nominated
2007 "Surga Cinta" SCTV Awards — Famous Music Video[8] Nominated
ADA Band SCTV Awards — Famous Group Band[8] Nominated
2011 ADA Band Indonesian Music AwardsBest Pop Duo/Group Nominated
2014 "Intim Berdua" Dahsyatnya AwardsOutstanding Song Nominated
ADA Band Dahsyatnya Awards — Outstanding Band Nominated
Dahsyatnya Awards — Outstanding Stage Act Nominated
2015 ADA Band Dahsyatnya AwardsOutstanding Band Nominated
2017 ADA Band Dahsyatnya AwardsOutstanding Band Nominated

References

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  1. ^ a b True, Chris. "ADA Band | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2 October 2017.
  2. ^ "Baim Atau Donnie, Siapa Mantan Vokalis ADA Band Favoritmu?" [Baim or Donnie, who is your favorite ADA Band ex-vocalist?]. Kumparan (in Indonesian). 14 December 2017. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
  3. ^ Saraswati, Dyah Paramita (18 November 2017). "Vokalis Donnie Sibarani Mundur dari ADA Band" [Vocalist Donnie Sibarani withdraws from ADA Band]. Detik.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 January 2018.
  4. ^ Noviandi, Ferry (25 January 2020). "Naga Umumkan Telah Bergabung di ADA Band" [Naga Announces That He Joins ADA Band]. Suara.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 16 March 2020.
  5. ^ "Quadruple Platinum untuk Ada Band" [Quadruple Platinum for Ada Band]. Detik.com (in Indonesian). 20 August 2005. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
  6. ^ "Album 'Masa Demi Masa' ADA Band Raih 10× Platinum Award" [ADA Band album 'Masa Demi Masa' achieved 10× Platinum Award]. Detik.com (in Indonesian). 16 December 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2018.
  7. ^ a b Kurniawan, Moch. Indra (1 December 2006). "AMI Awards Siap Digelar" [AMI Awards is ready to be held]. KapanLagi.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 17 January 2018.
  8. ^ a b Purwanto, Heru (26 May 2007). "Ungu Borong Piala "SCTV Music Awards 2007"" [Ungu won most of "2007 SCTV Music Awards"]. Antara News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 17 January 2018.
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