Weird Genius
{{short description|Indonesian EDM and synth-pop group}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2020}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Weird Genius
| image = Weird Genius Logo.jpg
| landscape = yes
| caption = Weird Genius Icon
| genre = {{hlist|EDM|Synth-pop|Electropop|Pop music}}
| instruments = {{hlist||Digital audio workstation|keyboards|synthesizer}}
| years_active = {{Start date|2016|df=y}}–present
| label = {{hlist|Astralwerks|Universal|Barong Family|Monstercat}}
| associated_acts = {{hlist|Letty|Chandra Liow|Prince Husein|DOLF|Rochelle|Daniel Rimaldi|Charita Utami|Midnight Quickie|Sara Fajira|Yellow Claw|Reikko|Tokyo Machine}}
| website = {{URL|weirdgenius.id}}
| current_members = * Reza Oktovian
- Eka Gustiwana
- Roy Leonard
| past_members = * Billy Taner
- Gerald Liu
}}
Weird Genius is an Indonesian DJ and record production group based Pop music, EDM, and synth-pop consisting of three members are Reza Oktovian, Eka Gustiwana, and Roy Leonard Soewarno. This group was formed in 2016 and released their first song in 2017 with the title DPS.
History
Weird Genius started composing music together in 2016. Previously, they already had their respective projects. As soon as they decided to join, all their abilities poured fully into this collaborative endeavor. They take inspiration from anywhere about love to life, social to gaming. When asked about the description of Weird Genius' music, they described it as hard, upbeat, pumping, crazy-drop. This style of music that they deliberately built from the beginning.{{Cite web|title=Weird Genius - Profil Artis Indonesia|url=http://bicaramusik.id/profil/w/weird-genius/|access-date=2020-12-09|website=Bicara Musik|language=id}}
However. on 25 September 2019, Billy Taner decided to leave the group and was eventually replaced by Gerald Liu.{{Cite web|last=Adjie|date=2019-09-26|title=Dua Tahun Berkarya, Weird Genius Umumkan Hengkangnya Satu Personilnya|url=https://www.velvetmedia.id/post/dua-tahun-berkarya-weird-genius-umumkan-hengkangnya-satu-personilnya|access-date=2020-12-09|website=velvetmedia|language=en|archive-date=23 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023023418/https://www.velvetmedia.id/post/dua-tahun-berkarya-weird-genius-umumkan-hengkangnya-satu-personilnya|url-status=usurped}}
On 28 February 2020, Weird Genius release the song "Lathi" featuring Sara Fajira on YouTube and viral at social media specially on TikTok.{{Cite web|last=Rura|first=Cecylia|date=2020-02-27|title=Weird Genius Gandeng Rapper asal Surabaya di Lagu Lathi|url=https://www.medcom.id/hiburan/musik/8koBadRb-weird-genius-gandeng-rapper-asal-surabaya-di-lagu-lathi|access-date=2021-06-06|website=medcom.id|language=id}} Some of Weird Genius's achievements with their song "Lathi" in 2020 include: #1 on Spotify Indonesia Top 50, #2 on Spotify Viral Top 50 Global, #1 on Spotify Viral Top 50 Indonesia, #1 in iTunes Indonesia Top 200, #1 in Deezer Indonesia Top 300, #1 in JOOX Indonesia Top 100, #1 on Resso Top 30 Global, #1 on Resso Indonesia Top 20, #1 on TikTok Global 20, on #1 Shazam Chart Indonesia and topped song dates on some of the top radio stations in major cities in Indonesia.{{Cite web|title=EDM meets traditional Javanese elements in a chart topper called 'Lathi' by Weird Genius|url=https://mixmag.asia/read/edm-traditional-javanese-elements-chart-topper-by-weird-genius-local|access-date=2020-12-09|website=Mixmag Asia}}
On 30 June 2020, Spotify released a press release stating that the song "Lathi" has broken a new record as a local song that has topped the # 1 longest chart for 6 consecutive weeks on Spotify Indonesia's Top 50 Chart.{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/hibur/20200630183840-227-519190/lagu-lathi-geser-rekor-hindia-di-spotify|title = Song Lathi Shifts Indies Record on Spotify|date =30 June 2020|website = CNN Indonesia|language = id-ID}}
On 31 July 2020, Weird Genius have collaboration single with several international DJs to collaborate on music, including Yellow Claw featuring Reikko with the title track "Hush".{{Cite web|date=2020-08-04|title=Yellow Claw & Weird Genius Release Sentimental "Hush"|url=https://oneedm.com/edm-releases/yellow-claw-weird-genius-release-sentimental-hush/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200918223335/https://oneedm.com/edm-releases/yellow-claw-weird-genius-release-sentimental-hush/|url-status=usurped|archive-date=18 September 2020|access-date=2021-06-06|website=One EDM|language=en-US}}
On 18 August 2020, Weird Genius officially signed with American record label Astralwerks for international music activities.{{Cite web|url=https://www.liputan6.com/showbiz/read/4333485/weird-genius-resmi-direkrut-astralwerks-satu-label-dengan-marshmello|title=Weird Genius Resmi Direkrut Astralwerks|last=Genius|first=Weird|date=18 August 2020|website=Liputan6|language=id-ID}}
Weird Genius won Best of the Best Production Work, Best Sound Production Team, and Best Male/Female Solo Artist/Group/Dance Collaboration for the song "Lathi" at the 23rd Anugerah Musik Indonesia on 26 November 2020. The day after that, they released a collaborative song with League of Legends: Wild Rift, called "All In" and for vocals they collaborated with Singaporean singer, Tabitha Nauser.{{cn|date=April 2025}}
On 4 December 2020, Weird Genius released a remixed version of "Lathi" consisting of three remixes by R3hab, Sihk, and RayRay.
On 5 February 2021, they released "Last Summer", a collaboration with Japanese producer Tokyo Machine and Canadian singer Lights via Monstercat.{{Cite web|last=Scilippa|first=Phil|title=Tokyo Machine, Weird Genius, and Lights Release Emotive Single "Last Summer"|url=https://edm.com/music-releases/tokyo-machine-weird-genius-lights-last-summer|access-date=2021-06-06|website=EDM.com - The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists|date=5 February 2021 |language=en}} The accompanying animated music video for the track was later released on 24 May 2021.{{Citation|title=Tokyo Machine & Weird Genius - Last Summer feat. Lights (Official Music Video)|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx3WIVcsTFU|language=en|access-date=2021-06-06}}
On 10 September 2021, Weird Genius released "Future Ghost" featuring Thai-Belgian singer Violette Wautier.
On October 10, 2023, Weird Genius announced the departure of Gerald Liu through their official Instagram account, following his decision to pursue a solo music career. The announcement stated that Gerald Liu's final performance with the group would be on October 21, 2023, during the Playlist Festival in Bandung.{{Cite web |title=Weird Genius Announces Gerald Liu's Resignation |url=https://voi.id/en/musik/318223 |access-date=2023-10-26 |website=VOI - Waktunya Merevolusi Pemberitaan |language=en}} Subsequently, Roy Leonard Soewarno, known as Roycdc, was introduced as a new member of Weird Genius, as revealed in an Instagram post showing a picture of the new lineup.
Members
Current
- Reza Oktovian, born 15 October 1987 – Founder {{Cite web|url=https://www.wowkeren.com/seleb/reza_oktovian/profil.html|title=Profil Reza Oktovian yaitu Biodata, Profil Pribadi & Data Keluarga - WowKeren.com|website=WowKeren}} (2016 – present)
- Eka Gustiwana, born 1 August 1989 – Record producer, keyboardist and synthesizer{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailysia.com/biodata-profil-dan-fakta-menarik-eka-gustiwana/|title=Biodata, Profil dan Fakta Menarik Eka Gustiwana|date=21 December 2019}} (2016 – present)
- Roycdc, born 7 May 1994 – Record producer and DJ mixer{{Cite web |date=2018-01-30 |title=Bio - DJ Biography - Roy CDC (Indonesia) |url=https://www.indoclubbing.com/magazine/2962/dj-biography-roy-cdc-indonesia |access-date=2023-10-26 |website=www.indoclubbing.com}} (2023 – present)
Former
- Billy Taner, born 10 March 1994 – Record producer and DJ mixer{{Cite web|url=https://www.indoclubbing.com/artist/billy-taner|title=Artist Page : Billy Taner|website=www.indoclubbing.com}} (2016 – 2019)
- Gerald Liu, born 10 February 1996 – Record producer and DJ mixer (2019 – 2023)
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Discography
= Singles =
= Remix albums =
= Remixes =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|+ List of remixes, showing year released and original artists |
| scope="col"| Title
! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Original artist(s) |
|---|
| scope="row"| "Love In My Pocket"{{cn|date=April 2025}}
| rowspan="2" | 2020 |
| scope="row"| "Why Do You Lie To Me"{{Citation|title=Why Do You Lie to Me (Remixes) [feat. Lil Baby] by Topic & A7S|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/why-do-you-lie-to-me-remixes-feat-lil-baby/1543874143|language=en-us|access-date=2021-04-17}} |
| scope="row"| "Runaway"{{Cite web|date=2021-10-22|title=LISTEN: Rising Trio Weird Genius Deliver Scorching House Remix of R3HAB's 'Runaway' Single|url=https://runthetrap.com/2021/10/22/listen-rising-trio-weird-genius-deliver-scorching-house-remix-of-r3habs-runaway-single/|access-date=2021-10-30|website=Run The Trap: The Best EDM, Hip Hop & Trap Music|language=en-US}}
| rowspan="2" |2021 |
| scope="row"| "Resister"
| Asca |
Concerts and tours
=Headlining=
- Velvet Thorns Tour (2019)
- Lathi Tour (2020)
=Co-headlining=
- Viral Fest Asia Festival Bangkok (2017){{Cite web|url=https://www.kapanlagi.com/showbiz/selebriti/viral-fest-asia-2017-digelar-di-bangkok-siapa-wakil-indonesia-bbda34.html|title=Viral Fest Asia 2017 Digelar Di Bangkok|date=17 May 2017|website=Kapanlagi.com|language=id-ID}}
- Soundrenaline Bali (2017){{Cite web|url=http://imusic.id/jadwal-soundrenaline-10-september-2017-di-garuda-wisnu-kencana/|title=Jadwal SOUNDRENALINE 10 September 2017 Di Garuda Wisnu Kencana|date=9 September 2017|website=iMusic.id|language=id-ID}}
- Yellow Claw’s Indonesian Tour (2018) {{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1swmKv8DXI|title=Yellow Claw Indonesia Tour 2018|last=Claw|first=Yellow|date=30 March 2018|website=YouTube|language=en-US}}
- Sky Garden Bali (2018) {{Cite web|url=https://partybeep.com/weird-genius-at-skydome-sky-garden-bali-30652025.html|title=Weird Genius at SkyDome, Sky Garden Bali, 2018-12-13|website=PartyBeep}}
- The Chainsmokers Live in Concert Jakarta (2018) {{Cite web|url=https://entertainment.kompas.com/read/2018/03/28/182653810/pesta-sepanjang-malam-dalam-the-chainsmokers-live-in-concert-jakarta|title=Pesta Sepanjang Malam dalam "The Chainsmokers Live in Concert Jakarta"|date=28 March 2018|website=Kompas|language=id-ID}}
- SHVR Jakarta (2018 & 2019){{Cite web|url=https://www.medcom.id/hiburan/musik/nN9w7j3k-weird-genius-dan-fun-on-a-weekend-ramaikan-shvr-ground-festival-2019|title=Weird Genius dan Fun on A Weekend Ramaikan SHVR Ground Festival 2019|date=18 June 2019|website=medcom|language=id-ID}}
Awards and achievements
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! Years ! Award ceremony ! Category ! Nominatee(s)/work(s) ! Result !class="unsortable"|{{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
| rowspan="1"|2018
| Paranoia Awards 2018 | Duo/Group DJ of the Year | rowspan="2"|Weird Genius | {{nom}} |
| rowspan="1"|2019
| Paranoia Awards 2019 | Duo/Group DJ of the Year | {{win}} |
| rowspan="6" |2020
| rowspan="5"|23rd Anugerah Musik Indonesia | Best of the Best Production Work | rowspan="2" |"Lathi" | {{win}} |
| Best Collaboration Production Work
| {{nom}} |
| Best Record Producer
| Eka Gustiwana Putra, Gerald Prayogo Pangestu Wibowo, Reza Oktovian | {{nom}} |
| Best Sound Production Team
| Eka Gustiwana Putra, Gerald Prayogo Pangestu Wibowo, Reza Oktovian, Dhandy Annora | {{win}} |
| Best Male/Female Solo Artist/Group/Dance Collaboration
|Weird Genius & Sara Fajira – "Lathi" | {{win}} |
| TikTok Awards Indonesia 2020
| Viral Song of the Year | "Lathi" | {{nom}} |
| 2021
| 24th Anugerah Musik Indonesia | Best Male/Female Solo Artist/Group/Dance Collaboration | Weird Genius & Reikko – "Hush" | {{nom}} |
References
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