:Paperplane Pursuit
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Paperplane Pursuit
| background = group_or_band
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| origin = Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
| genre = Pop
| occupation =
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| years_active = 2009–2019
| label = Breaking Music Sdn. Bhd.
| associated_acts = Reshmonu, Darren Ashley, Froya, OJ Law, Kyoto Protocol
| website = www.paperplanepursuit.com
| current_members = John O (Vocals)
Dru Yap (Drums)
Isaac Ravi (Guitars)
The Chief (Bass)
| past_members = Irwan Haadi (Guitars)
Wern-Jhien (Keyboards)
Hiang Liang (Bass Guitar)
}}
Paperplane Pursuit is a Malaysian pop band based in Kuala Lumpur.
[http://www.thestar.com.my/Lifestyle/People/2013/10/11/Paperplane-Pursuit-of-happiness/ " Paperplane Pursuit of happiness".] The Star, 11 October 2013 . The band currently consists of John O (lead vocalist), Dru Yap (drummer), Isaac Ravi (guitarist) and The Chief (bassist). Past members include Irwan Haadi, Wern-Jhien and Hiang Liang. The group released their self-made debut album Malaysia 2.0 in 2011, and follow-up album Higher in 2014. Paperplane Pursuit's sound is upbeat, pop music for mainstream radio.[http://www.bwmag.net/2013/08/music-interview-paperplane-pursuit.html "Music Interview: Paperplane Pursuit".] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140709062150/http://www.bwmag.net/2013/08/music-interview-paperplane-pursuit.html |date=2014-07-09 }} Bandwidth Street Press, August 2013.Kevin Yeoh. [http://gumballmag.com/music/tune-paperplane-pursuit-darren-ashley-beat-of-your-love/ "Tune: Paperplane Pursuit & Darren Ashley "Beat Of Your Love"".] GUMBALL Magazine, 27 January 2014.
The band has independently and wholly created and produced their own music, accompanying music videos as well as their own studio spearheaded by lead vocalist John O.{{Cite web|title = Paperplane Pursuit - Extended Interview|url = http://fhm.com.my/Filters/Music/Article.aspx?arc=7280&sec=115&aliaspath=%2fFilters%2fMusic%2fArticle|accessdate = 2015-10-09}}
Since their debut, the band has enjoyed success on mainstream Malaysian radio stations Hitz Fm, Fly Fm, Mix Fm, Red Fm and several other stations. The singles released from their album Higher including "What If", "Beat of Your Love", "Feel Good" and their latest single "Who's Gonna Stop Me?" have all peaked at number one on the Hitz Fm's Met 10 based on popular vote by their fans, Paperazzi, as they have been affectionately named by the band.{{Cite web|title = The MET10 Charts|url = http://www.hitz.fm/Features/Charts/MET10.aspx|website = www.hitz.fm|accessdate = 2015-10-09|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160305055745/http://www.hitz.fm/Features/Charts/MET10.aspx|archive-date = 2016-03-05|url-status = dead}}
Their single, "Feel Good", reach the Billboard charts in the United States.{{Cite web|title = Malaysian Band Paperplane Pursuit Beats Maroon 5 On Its 6th Week On The US Billboard Chart|url = http://says.com/my/entertainment/paperplane-pursuit-is-still-on-the-billboard-charts-after-6-weeks|website = SAYS.com|accessdate = 2015-10-09}}
History
= 2009–2010 =
The band formed in 2009 from Silent Scream.{{cite web|last1=Arfah|first1=Sharifah|title=A moment with Paperplane Pursuit|url=http://www.therakyatpost.com/life/music-life/2015/05/24/a-moment-with-paperplane-pursuit/|website=The Rakyat Post|accessdate=18 April 2017}} Paperplane Pursuit and first gained recognition in 2010 with their single 'Goodbye', released off their debut EP, Malaysia 2.0. The track enjoyed chart success in Malaysia and the accompanying music video made waves on MTV Asia, airing daily at the end of 2010.{{Citation|last=Paperplane Pursuit|title=Paperplane Pursuit - Goodbye|date=2010-10-25|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIa7i7iSHxU |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/uIa7i7iSHxU| archive-date=2021-12-12 |url-status=live|accessdate=2016-12-12}}{{cbignore}}
= 2011–2013 =
In support of Malaysia 2.0, Paperplane Pursuit spent 2011 and 2012 performing live, and making radio and TV appearances.{{Cite web|title = Hype's Exclusive: High Flyin' With Paperplane Pursuit {{!}} Hype.my|url = http://hype.my/2013/17554/hypes-exclusive-high-flyin-with-paperplane-pursuit/|website = hype.my|accessdate = 2015-10-09|language = en-US}}
In November 2012, they released 'Everybody Wants Somebody', the first single off their second EP, ‘Higher’.{{Citation|last=Paperplane Pursuit|title=Paperplane Pursuit - Everybody Wants Somebody|date=2012-11-07|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5TRpOUJJ0k| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121201100206/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5TRpOUJJ0k&gl=US&hl=en| archive-date=2012-12-01 | url-status=dead|accessdate=2016-12-12}} The single gained regular airplay on local radio stations. The band followed up in February 2013 with the release of their next single 'Higher (Ah Song)',{{Citation|last=Paperplane Pursuit|title=Paperplane Pursuit - Higher (Ah Song)|date=2013-02-20|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AlGpJH3VYDk |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/AlGpJH3VYDk| archive-date=2021-12-12 |url-status=live|accessdate=2016-12-12}}{{cbignore}} which continued to receive attention on Malaysian radio. In September 2013, the band released their third single,'What If'.{{Citation|last=Paperplane Pursuit|title=Paperplane Pursuit - What If|date=2013-09-02|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e8y-z84ZAc| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130917060752/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1e8y-z84ZAc&gl=US&hl=en| archive-date=2013-09-17 | url-status=dead|accessdate=2016-12-12}}
In November 2013 Paperplane Pursuit was invited to perform 'What If' for The SHOUT! Awards 2013.{{Citation|last=8TVAddicts|title=The Shout! Awards 2013 {{!}} PAPERPLANE PURSUIT|date=2013-11-18|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJzZOzUHTOc|accessdate=2016-12-12}}
= 2014 =
The band’s breakthrough single ‘Beat Of Your Love’,{{Citation|last=Paperplane Pursuit|title=Paperplane Pursuit x Darren Ashley - Beat Of Your Love|date=2014-01-16|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxhqyDH8rKo |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/SxhqyDH8rKo| archive-date=2021-12-12 |url-status=live|accessdate=2016-12-12}}{{cbignore}} featuring fellow Malaysian artist Darren Ashley,{{Cite web|title = Darren Ashley|url = https://www.facebook.com/darrenashleymusic|website = www.facebook.com|accessdate = 2015-10-09}} was released in January 2014. The single, "Feel Good",{{Citation|last=Paperplane Pursuit|title=Paperplane Pursuit - Feel Good|date=2014-07-07|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nhe7czD5W0 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/0nhe7czD5W0| archive-date=2021-12-12 |url-status=live|accessdate=2016-12-12}}{{cbignore}} was first released in Malaysia in July 2014 and continued to be played daily on Malaysian radio well into February 2015, making the band one of the most played acts on Malaysian radio.{{Cite web|title = BDSRadio Charts|url = http://charts.bdsradio.com/bdsradiocharts/charts.aspx?formatid=1|website = charts.bdsradio.com|accessdate = 2015-10-09}} The band headlined the H-artistry event in Malaysia.{{Cite web|url=http://www.edmdroid.com/h-artistry/h-artistry-2014-global-art-mixing-party-pisa-penang/|title=H-Artistry 2014: Global Art of Mixing Party @ SPICE Arena, Penang|last=|first=|date=|website=EDMDroid|publisher=|language=en-US|accessdate=2015-10-09}} Paperplane Pursuit was a featured artist for the Amplified : Music Made of More series by Guinness which also included international artists such as Howie Day and MAGIC!.{{Cite web|title = Guinness Amplify presents Howie Day, Paperplane Pursuit and Kyoto Protocol|url = http://www.timeout.com/kuala-lumpur/music/guinness-amplify-presents-howie-day-paperplane-pursuit-and-kyoto-protocol|website = Time Out Kuala Lumpur|accessdate = 2015-10-09}} Paperplane Pursuit was also presented with 5th annual August Man Malaysia Men of The Year Awards 2014 for their music.{{Cite web|title = Seen @ August Man Malaysia Men of The Year Awards 2014 {{!}} SENATUS|url = http://senatus.net/album/view/12532/|website = SENATUS|accessdate = 2015-10-09|language = en-US}}
= 2015 =
The band is currently working on a full-length album, which will be released in early 2016. The album’s first single, titled ‘Who’s Gonna Stop Me?!’, is to be released in Malaysia in August 2016. The music video features Malaysian artistic gymnast and gold medalist Farah Ann Binti Abdul Hadi and was released worldwide on YouTube in September.{{Cite web|title = Malaysian band Paperplane Pursuit releases catchy new single worldwide (VIDEO)|url = http://www.themalaymailonline.com/showbiz/article/malaysian-pop-band-paperplane-pursuit-releases-catchy-new-single-worldwide|website = www.themalaymailonline.com|accessdate = 2015-10-09}}{{Citation|last=Paperplane Pursuit|title=Paperplane Pursuit - Who's Gonna Stop Me?!|date=2015-09-11|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9qOVt2vr_E |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/s9qOVt2vr_E| archive-date=2021-12-12 |url-status=live|accessdate=2016-12-12}}{{cbignore}}
= 2016 =
Paperplane Pursuit supported 5 Seconds of Summer at the KL Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur on 2 March 2016 during the Sounds Live Feels Live World Tour.
Discography
=Albums=
- Malaysia 2.0 (2011)
- Higher (2014)
- Second Date (2017)
=Singles=
- "Everybody Wants Somebody" (2012)
- "What If" (2013)
- "Beat Of Your Love" (2014)
- "Feel Good" (2014)
- "Who's Gonna Stop Me?!"(2015)
Awards
;2008 MACP Awards
- Best Lyrics (Revolution){{cite web|title=Senarai Penuh Keputusan Anugerah MACP 2008|publisher=Sensasi Selebriti|date=2008-04-19|url=http://www.budiey.com/senarai-penuh-keputusan-anugerah-macp-2008/|accessdate=2008-04-25}}
- Best Vocals
- Best Performance
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20071012233347/http://silentscream.biz/ Official website]
- [http://amp.channelv.com/amp/viewArtist.html;jsessionid=31D3025F52BF7CB3B5303ACE9251EA25?id=6877 SilentScream] at Channel [V] AMP