Afgan (singer)

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Afgan
Afgansyah Reza on Vlog BTS Recording in US.jpg
Afgan in 2021
Born
Afgansyah Reza

(1989-05-27) 27 May 1989 (age 35)
Jakarta, Indonesia
Alma mater Monash University Malaysia (BE)
Occupations
Years active2007–present
Musical career
Genres
Labels
  • Wanna B Music Production
  • Keci Music Production
  • Trinity Optima Production
  • Hits Records
  • Empire

Afgansyah Reza (born 27 May 1989), better known by his mononym Afgan, is an Indonesian singer and actor, known for his pop and R&B songs. [1]

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Early life and education

Afgansyah Reza was born on 27 May 1989 [2] in Jakarta, into a Muslim musical family of Minangkabau origin, although he never had any vocal training. [3] [4] He is the second of four children of Loyd Yahya and Lola Purnama. [3]

He has a Bachelor's in Economics from Monash University. [3]

Career

Reza's 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. [3] His first album, Confession No.1 , was a mix of jazz, pop, and R&B influences and included tracks, such as "Terima Kasih Cinta", "Klise", "Sadis", and "Tanpa Batas Waktu". A music video for the song "Terima Kasih Cinta" was produced by Thalita Latief and directed by Jose Purnomo. [3]

In 2009, he made his first foray into acting when he appeared in the film Bukan Cinta Biasa  [ id ] with Olivia Jensen [3] and he also sang the title track for the film's soundtrack. In 2010 he appeared in the film Cinta 2 Hati  [ id ] and performed on the film's soundtrack. [5]

His second album, The One , was released in January 2010. In 2011, he performed the theme song at the Southeast Asian Games. [5]

He released the album Live to Love 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 in September 2019. Both concerts were sold out. [6]

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". His first global album Wallflower, containing 10 tracks, was released on 9 April 2021. [7]

In 2022 he moved away from pop music to embrace a more R&B style, with tracks such as "So Wrong But So Right" and "Ku Dengannya Kau Dengan Dia". [8]

On May 26, 2024, Afgan performed with Bebi Romeo at the Java Jazz Festival 2024. [9]

Recognition and awards

Afgan won the Best Solo Male Vocalist Award for the song at the 2009 Anugerah Musik Indonesia. [3]

He was named one of "10 Indonesian hip hop and R&B artists to check out right now" by HipHopDX in June 2022. [8]

Discography

Afgan performing in 2013 Afgansyah Rezza (2013).jpg
Afgan performing in 2013

Studio albums

TitleAlbum details
Confession No.1
The One
L1ve to Love, Love to L1ve
  • Released: 13 February 2013 [11]
  • Label: Trinity Optima Production
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Sides
  • Released: 10 August 2016 [12] [13]
  • Label: Trinity Optima Production
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Extended plays

TitleEP details
Bersihkan Dirimu
AIR
(with Isyana Sarasvati and Rendy Pandugo  [ id ])
  • Released: 26 April 2019
  • Label: Sony Music Indonesia, Trinity Optima Production
  • Formats: Digital download

Singles

TitleYearProducer(s)LabelAlbum
"Terima Kasih Cinta"2008Mario Kacang Wanna B Music Production  [ id ] 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"2010Mario Kacang
"Dia Dia Dia"Bemby Noor
"Bawalah Cintaku" Bebi Romeo
"Dalam Mihrab Cinta" Keci Music Production  [ id ]OST Dalam Mihrab Cinta
"Panah Asmara"2011 Tohpati Wanna B Music Production  [ id ] The One
"Kembali"Trinity Optima ProductionNon-album single
"Bunga Terakhir"2012 Bebi Romeo Mega MusicBebi Romeo Mega Hits
"Pesan Cinta"Afgan,
Inu (Numata),
Nino (RAN)
Trinity Optima Production L1ve to Love, Love to L1ve
"Jodoh Pasti Bertemu"2013Bemby Noor
"Sabar" Bebi Romeo
"Katakan Tidak"2014Alam Urbach
"Ku Mohon"Bemby NoorNon-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"2015Taufik BatisahTrinity Optima ProductionSides
"Percayalah"
(featuring Raisa)
Afgan, Raisa, Adrian Rahmat, KitutTrinity Optima Production,
Juni Records
"Kunci Hati"2016Afgan,
Inu (Numata)
Trinity Optima Production
“Jalan Terus”Alam Urbach
"Kau dengannya Ku dengan Dia"2017Afgan, Rian (D'Masiv)
"X"
(featuring SonaOne)
Afgan, SonaOne, Mhala (Numata)
"Heaven"
(featuring Isyana Sarasvati & Rendy Pandugo)
2018Afgan, Isyana Sarasvati, Rendy Pandugo Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia, Trinity Optima ProductionDekade
"Be Alright" Asian Games 2018: Energy of Asia
"Shallow Water"2024 [14]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNote
2009Bukan Cinta BiasaHimselfGuest star
2010Cinta 2 HatiAlfaLead role
2013 Refrain NataLead role

Television

YearTitleRoleNoteNetwork
2008OB (Office Boy)HimselfGuest star RCTI
2008–2012Doa Berbuka PuasaHimself SCTV
2014Rising Star Indonesia (season 1)HimselfGuest Judge; only appear in Top 5 RCTI
2015 X Factor Indonesia HimselfJudge

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