MALIQ & D’ESSENTIALS was formed in May 15th 2002, consist of 6 personnel, they are : Angga (vocal), Indah (Vocal), Ifa (Piano & Keyboard), Jawa (Bass), Widi (Drums), lale’ (guitar) and Amar (Trumpet). The meaning of Maliq is “music and live instrument quality, which created by Angga and Widi as producer, composer, arranger & song writer, also with Indra Sulisto as the Executive producer for the 1st Album. And “d’essentials” is a nickname for the other band member. Finally we’ll say MALIQ & D’ESSENTIALS as one and can’t be separated.
For the first 2 years, MALIQ & D’ESSENTIALS act as band which played in several café and lounge, such as : “Jamz, Manna Lounge, The Bar – Four Seasons Hotel, etc.. For several reasons : to strengthen band, also to make our audience to get used to hear “soul music”. In mid 2004, MALIQ & D’ESSENTIALS starts to record their tune, and the 1st album released in January 2005, with the 1st single “Terdiam” , 2nd single “untitled”. In the early 2006 a repackage album was released which then called “1st – Maliq & d’essentials, special edition” with the hit single “The One”.
MALIQ & D’ESSENTIALS released their 2nd album (“Free Your Mind”) in February 2007, under “Swarabumi & Warner Music Indonesia”. In this 2nd album, MALIQ & D’ESSENTIALS has made a concept which combine R&B, 70’s Soul and Hip-Hop, also they explore more sounds, combines music & fashion and an attractive choreography which made MALIQ & D’ESSENTIALS amusing to watch. “Heaven” as the 1st single, “Beri Cinta Waktu” as the 2nd single. In 2008 MALIQ & D’ESSENTIALS released “Free Your Mind Repackaged” with hits single “Dia” & “Kau yang Bisa”. These 2 singles are also a soundtrack from a movie called “Claudia/Jasmine”.
MALIQ & D’ESSENTIALS finally released their 3rd album (“Mata-Hati-Telinga” / “Eyes-Heart-Ears”) in March 2009, under “Organic Records & Warner Music Indonesia”. In this 3rd album, MALIQ & D’ESSENTIALS has added another influence to their songs such as Rock and folk, as you can hear it from their 1st single “Pilihanku”. Also in this 3rd album MALIQ & D’ESSENTIALS has a new guitarist (Lale). He has bring another influences and sounds for “Maliq & d’essentials”.
Get the album, listen carefully, free your time to see their concert, and last but not least, free your mind. Then you will feel the essence that they want you to feel. As they always say : Music is my sanctuary, wheter it’s binary or ternary. Sometimes it’s easy, sometimes it’s hard for me. Despite everything, i still gotta do it, live with it, and always enjoy it. Nothings gonna happen unless you make it. So, open your Eyes, open your Heart and listen to your surroundings with your Ears and make it happen.
Maliq & D' Essentials will perform at Axis Jakarta International Java Soulnation Festival 2009 on 31 October 2009
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