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Samsons

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Samsons
Samsons in 2008
Samsons in 2008
Background information
OriginJakarta, Indonesia
GenresPop, rock
Years active2003–present
Hiatus: 2011–2012
Labels
Members
  • Adrian Martadinata
  • Erik Partogi Siagian
  • Irfan Aulia
  • Aldri Dataviadi
Past members
  • Bambang "Bams" Reguna Bukit
  • Chandra "Konde" Christanto
  • Aria Dinata

Sampsons is an Indonesian pop-rock band formed in Jakarta in 2003. They have released five albums alongside two singles.[1][2][3]

The band has four members: singer Adrian Martadinata, guitarists Irfan Aulia and Erik Partogi Siagian, and bassist Aldri Dataviadi.[4] Former members include vocalist Aria Dinata, drummer Chandra "Konde" Christanto and Bambang "Bams" Reguna Bukit.[1][5]

History

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2005–2007: Naluri Lelaki

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The Samsons' first album, "Naluri Lelaki", was released on November 25, 2005, by Universal Music Indonesia. It was a huge success at that time and sold over 1.1 million copies, including physical and digital formats, and was certified multi-platinum by Universal Music Indonesia.[6]

Naluri Lelaki received awards in several categories during the Anugerah Musik Indonesia (Indonesian Music Awards) in 2006, including Best Newcomer, Best Group/Duo, Best Song (for "Kenangan Terindah"), and Best Album.[7][8]

2007–2013: Penantian Hidup, SAMSONS and Perihal Besar

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The band's second album, Penantian Hidup, was released on July 19, 2007.[9]

The first single from Penantian Hidup, "Kisah Tak Sempurna", topped Indonesian and Malaysian radio music charts, followed by the second single, "Luluh". An extended version of the album, Penantian Hidup: Platinum Edition, was released in 2008 with three additional songs.[10]

Samsons' third self-titled album, SAMSONS, was produced using analog format and released in 2009.[11][3] Their single, "Tak Ada Tempat Seperti Surga", earned Samsons their third Multi-Platinum Award from Universal Music Indonesia, with the album selling over 4 million physical and digital downloads.[11]

In mid-2012, Bambang "Bams" Reguna Bukit left Samsons. On August 21, 2013, Aria Dinata, the former vocalist of Nyawa, a band from Banjarmasin, Indonesia, joined Samsons as their new vocalist, coinciding with the release of "Di Ujung Jalan", the single from their fourth album, Perihal Besar.[12]

2016–2021: V

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The band released the single "I Love You" in 2016, followed by "Cinta Mati" in 2017. Both tracks were released by Universal Music Indonesia.[13][14]

On December 18, 2020, the band released their fifth album titled V, which contained 12 songs, including four previously released singles ("I Love You", "Cinta Mati" "Tuhan Tak Pernah Salah", and "Jika Nanti"). V was the band's last album with Aria Dinata as vocalist.[15]

2022–present: Adrian Martadinata joins

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Adrian Martadinata joined Samsons as their new vocalist in March 2022, following the departure of Aria Dinata.[15] The band released two singles in 2022: "Rayu"[16] and "Rasa yang Salah".[17]

Discography

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Albums

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  • Naluri Lelaki (2005)
  • Penantian Hidup (2007)
  • Samsons (2009)
  • Perihal Besar (2013)
  • V (2020)

Singles

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  • Rayu (2022)
  • Rasa yang Salah (2022)

References

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  1. ^ a b "Samsons". Discogs. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  2. ^ "SamSonS Album". SamSonS Official Website. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  3. ^ a b "Spotify – Web Player". Spotify. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  4. ^ antaranews.com (2022-03-10). "SamSonS gandeng Adrian Martadinata jadi vokalis". Antara News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  5. ^ "BAND SAMSONS | ANTARA Foto". antarafoto.com. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  6. ^ "Naluri Lelaki". SamSonS Official Website. Retrieved 2025-02-06.
  7. ^ "10th AMI AWARDS (2006)". AMI Awards. Retrieved 2025-01-29.
  8. ^ "SAMSONS hometown, lineup, biography". Last.fm. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
  9. ^ "Jaxsta | Official Music Credits". jaxsta.io. Retrieved 2024-11-23.
  10. ^ "Penantian Hidup - Platinum Edition". SamSonS Official Website. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
  11. ^ a b "SamSonS". SamSonS Official Website. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
  12. ^ "Perihal Besar". SamSonS Official Website. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
  13. ^ Cinta Mati - Single by SAMSONS on Apple Music, 2017-08-25, retrieved 2025-04-16
  14. ^ SAMSONS - V | iHeart, 2020-12-18, retrieved 2025-04-16
  15. ^ a b Alyano, Qenny (9 March 2022). "Adrian Martadinata Menjadi Vokalis Baru SamSonS". Boleh Music. Retrieved 20 September 2022.[dead link]
  16. ^ Samsons - Topic (2022-03-24). Rayu. Retrieved 2025-04-25 – via YouTube.
  17. ^ SAMSONSVEVO (2022-09-09). SAMSONS - Rasa Yang Salah (Official Music Video). Retrieved 2025-04-25 – via YouTube.
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