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
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 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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