Budak Nakal Hujung Simpang
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Budak Nakal Hujung Simpang | |
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| Origin | Selangor, Malaysia |
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| Years active | 2015 - present |
Budak Nakal Hujung Simpang, or Budak Nakal for short, is a Malaysian reggae/ska Nusantara band formed in 2015. The band is best known for their single Terbang from their debut EP Bumantara. Notorious for showing a display of robust showmanship and vigor during their performances, Budak Nakal often delivers their own interpretation of songs of yesteryear such as Yang Penting Hepi by Jamal Mirdad and Singkong dan Keju by Bill & Brod. The group comprises vocalist John Bear, guitarist Ameer, bassist Suffren, keyboardist Fiffi, trombone player Montel, drummer Sam, Amirul Hakim on alto saxophone, Syed on tenor saxophone, trumpeteer Iz, Ad Wafri on baritone and percussionist Haziq.
History[edit]
2014 - 2015: Formation[edit]
In 2014, John Bear created the band Budak Nakal Hujung Simpang as a spur of the moment project band to perform at a 90s themed event. At the time, vocalist Bear and percussionist Haziq were the only members. It was only when Bear was invited to open for famous musician Noh Salleh at an acoustic night for UiTM that Bear seeked out his childhood friend Amir who was studying music at the time to gather more people for the performance. Amir introduced Bear to Suffren, Akem and Rushdan who played the bass, alto saxophone and keyboard respectively and performed together as a six-man act alongside Bear for the opening performance.[1] All became permanent members to this day except for Rushdan who parted ways with the band to compose music for Faizal Tahir.
The aftermath of the performance led Budak Nakal to receive regular albeit small invitations to perform at various events. Bear realized this sudden influx of oppurtunity as a suitable point in his life to pursue music as a more serious career path.
2016 - 2017: Early years[edit]
While performing as a six-man act, John Bear discovered an absence in the sound that they were trying to produce. Multiple sessions and discussions led the group to add more instrumentalists to the lineup. Hence the trombone, drum, tenor saxophone, trumpet, baritone and percussion were added one by one throughout the years and represented the finalizing components in which the sound Budak Nakal is associated with today. As a result, Budak Nakal became renowned for their numbers with 11 members to date.
On one account, the band name Budak Nakal Hujung Simpang refers to the stereotype of loud rebellious village youth who hang out at intersections (hujung simpang) often causing trouble and deemed to be up to no good. John Bear chose the name in defiance of these stereotypes.[2] Additionally, the name is also claimed to perfectly characterize the type of rowdy and energetic music that they produce and the boisterous personality that the members exhibit both onstage and backstage.
2018 - 2019: Bumantara[edit]
In 2018, Budak Nakal Hujung Simpang released their first ever EP Bumantara , containing five songs with lyrics written by John Bear. According to Bear, Bumantara translates to 'sky' or 'atmosphere'. The decision behind the name was to reflect on the state of the band at the time of release. With only two years of experience behind them and viewed themselves as relatively inexperienced in the industry, Bear described that the band had not yet belong, that they are merely hovering across the atmosphere with no roots to ground them; hence the name Bumantara.
The album packaging is created by local illustrator Nadhir Nor.[3]
2020 - Present[edit]
Budak Nakal Hujung Simpang released three singles within a span of three years throughout the pandemic. Mista Pollution, Labu and Sadar was released in 2020, 2021 and 2022 respectively which will be included in the upcoming second album Darsana. Derived from a Sanskrit word which means 'a glimpse' or 'view', a more acccurate translation in context of the album Darsana conveys the meaning 'tales' or 'stories'. As of December 2022, the album is in the printing stage.
The post pandemic era paved the way for larger scale performances for Budak Nakal Hujung Simpang. The band performed at Hausboom Music 2022 with other 11 reputable musicians reportedly amassing an audience of 13,000 people.[4]
Musical Style[edit]
Budak Nakal Hujung Simpang's music is rooted in reggae and ska. However, infusion of Nusantara elements is apparent in their melody and the themes behind the records. Many of the band's songs dealth with themes of divine connection, social commentary and satirical interpretation of governments. The songs NADA and Konkret Kayoo from the first EP contained melodic influences from the tradional Malay dance Kuda Kepang.[5]
The song Labu, composed by the 11-piece band's alto saxophone player Amirul Hakim was inspired by his own experiences where he was taken advantage of and deceived for being too gullible and trusting towards promises made by people in positions of power.[6] The track references the Malay folklore of Si Luncai dan Labu-Labunya (Luncai and His Pumpkins), the tale of a straight-laced man who was sentenced to death for accidentally insulting a cruel ruler. In the context of globalization, the governing representatives are symbolized by the pumpkin while the governed is embodied in Luncai. Should a flood hit, the pumpkins will float and set adrift in a herd, whilst the one who will always have to deal with the consequences will surely be Luncai. The social critique embedded in this song is an attempt at sharing feelings and personal experiences, while encouraging listeners to remind themselves not to be easily deceived by promises of others.[7]
Although initially leaning towards jazz as a musical direction, the band swayed into ska and reggae after multiple sessions. They believed that the two genres are a more compatible outlet for them to express their ideas and that they blend well with the individualistic playing styles of each members. The Nusantara elements found throughout the records are bi-products of the collective influences among the members' deep roots in local culture. Bear, having an affinity to compose traditional Malay songs decided not to dwell on the route as he believes himself lacking the technical prowess to do so and assumes the genre of music won't resonate with younger audiences. In order to familiarize himself with the notions and subtleties of Nusantara music, Bear had multiple consultations with Dato' Suhaimi Mohd Zain or better know as Pak Ngah, a Malaysian producer and songwriter renowned for his work in traditonal and classical Malay music. Eddie of Gerhana Skacinta was also mentioned on one account having said to provide a deeper insight on Bears music.
Personnel[edit]
Current members
- John Bear - vocals
- Ameer - guitars
- Suffren - bass
- Fifi - keyboards
- Montel - trombones
- Sam - drums
- Amirul Hakim - alto saxophones
- Syed - tenor saxophones
- Iz - trumpets
- Ad Wafri - baritones
- Haziq - percussions
Past member(s)
- Rushdan - keyboards
Discography[edit]
- Bumantara (2018)
- Mista Pollution (2020)
- Labu (2021)
- Sadar (2022)
References[edit]
- ↑ Ahmad, Azuwan (18 July 2022). "Budak Nakal reggae sampai pagi". baskl.com.my. Retrieved 30 December 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Worldwide, ASDF. (20 October 2022). "ASDF Talk EP 18: John Bear Kena Buat Opening Performance Noh Salleh Guna Ukelele". youtube.com/@ASDFWorldwide. Retrieved 30 December 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Nor, Nadhir (30 December 2022). "Budak Nakal Hujung Simpang's Bumantara". nadhirnor.com. Retrieved 30 December 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Chua, Dennis (15 August 2022). "Hausboom Music Concert 2022 returns with 12 popular groups and soloists in October". nst.com.my. Retrieved 30 December 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Ku Fozi, Ku Shafiq (4 April 2021). "Budak Nakal Hujung Simpang : Ramai tapi 'halimunan'". utusan.com.my. Retrieved 30 December 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Sa'aya, Muhammad Ridhwan (31 July 2021). "Kritikan Pedas Budak Nakal Hujung Simpang Dalam 'Labu'". musicaddicts.my. Retrieved 30 December 2022. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Idris, A. Azim (8 August 2021). "Watch Nusantara reggae group Budak Nakal Hujung Simpang perform 'Labu'". thevibes.com. Retrieved 30 December 2022. Unknown parameter
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