Project Pop

Project Popis an Indonesiancomedicco-ed group fromBandung. Founded in 1996 as a younger generation of P-Project, they distinguished themselves by writing original music. Their first album,Bakpia vs Lumpiawas a commercial and critical failure, but beginning with their 2000 albumTu Wa Ga Patthey found mainstream success. Drawing on current musical trends when writing their songs, they have done songs in pop,dangdut, soul, rock,house, and rap. As of 2017, they have released nine albums.
Project Pop was founded in 1996 as a spinoff of P-Project, a previous comedic band.Although originally consisting of seven members, only six remain: Hermann Josis Mokalu (Yosi), Muhammad Fachroni (O'on), Djoni Permato (Udjo), Gumilar Nurochman (Gugum), Wahyu Rudi Astadi (Odie), and Kartika Rachel Setia Redjeki Panggabean (Tika, the only female member).Aside from Gugum, who attendedPadjadjaran University, all attendedParahyangan Catholic University.
Project Pop soon distinguished themselves from P-Project by writing their own songs, instead ofparodyingthen-popular songs. Their first album,Bakpia vs Lumpia, was not well received.After a hiatus brought on by the1997 Asian financial crisis,they released their second album, 2000'sTu Wa Ga Pat(short forSatu Dua Tiga EmpatorOne Two Three Four), which was well received. Hera Diani ofThe Jakarta Postdescribed it as being full of "contagious pop tunes and comical, yet witty lyrics."
This success was followed by a "repackage[d]" album,Bli Dong Plis(Buy This, Please) in 2001, with "Jangan Piki-Piki" ("Don't Be Picky") becoming a hit. Two years later this was followed byPop OK, which sold 300,000 copies and was certifieddouble platinum.In 2004 they collaborated with soloistChrisyeon the song "Bur-Kat" for his albumSenyawa.
In 2005, Project Pop releasedPop Circus; the music video for "Jangan Ganggu Banci" ("Don't Bother Transvestite!") went on to win MTV Indonesia's video clip of the year. Two years later, they releasedSix-A-Six, withmetaland disco influences.
In 2008, Project Pop released their seventh album,Top of Pop.2009 saw Project Pop release their eighth album,You Got. The title is an acronym of their stage names.
In 2016, upon hearing news of O'on's sickness, Project Pop released an exclusive single called "Cepat Sembuh" ("Get Well Soon").
On 13 January 2017, one of Project Pop's members, O'on, died of complications of diabetes at his residence in Bandung.This left Project Pop with five members.
Project Pop's song are generally about current issues, but presented with "humorous lyrics and  playful melodies".Theirmusical genrechanges with what is trending;for example, "Bur-Kat" was rap inspired,while  their 2003 song "Dangdut is the Music of My Country" (Pop OK Album) was a mix of then-trendingLinkin Park-style rock anddangdut. They have done songs in pop, dangdut, soul, rock,house, and rap.
Originally, the band focused on the comedic aspects of their songs, writing songs about "food and martial arts fighters".However, due to pressures caused by the switch toringback tonesas the main sales media and a concern that their songs were "funny but not lasting", they switched to more overt messages, understandable within a 30-second clip.
Project Pop often performs live, at traditional music venues as well as birthday parties andcampaignand product events.
Each member has their own strengths. In a 2001 interview withThe Jakarta Post, Udjo stated that Yosi came up with the concepts, Gugum kept spontaneous, and Tika gauged the audience's mood.
As of 2017, Project Pop has released nine albums