293:
the song titled "Human Nature." The song revolves around environmental concerns. In 2016, he, along with
Elizabeth Tan, Mey Chan, and Mike Mohede, became a judge on the talent show Just Duet on NET. In December 2022, Once Mekel collaborated with StarX to introduce the Intrinsik Multi Produksi platform or IMProduction, claiming to play a role in environmental friendliness. The release of NFTs opens opportunities for musicians and artists to earn higher profits.
41:
264:, his first album with the group, was a hit; it eventually sold 1.7 million copies. He later recorded four more albums with Dewa 19. In 2004, Once had a hit single "Separuh Nafasku" ("Half of My Breath"). He also released three solo singles, "Dealova", "Aku Mau" ("I Want"), and "Symphony yang Indah" ("A Beautiful Symphony").
301:
In 2023, Once became the
Executive Chairman of the Bersratus Concert. The grand concert, held to celebrate National Music Day, was a collaboration between the Indonesian Association of Singers, Songwriters, and Musicians (PAPPRI) with Don Sistem Suara (DSS) and Kibordis Untuk Bangsa Indonesia (KUBi).
292:
In 2022, Once, along with his colleagues such as Derek
Sherenian, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal, Simon Phillips, Jeff Scott Soto, Billy Sheehan, Indra Putra, and Edo Widiz, formed the Dream Team Project and collaborated with WiseArt, a Geneva-based NFT Green company, to enter the NFT music world by launching
283:
To date, Once has released three solo albums, with the latest being the 2023 release, SIGMA, featuring the singles "Ditentukan untuk
Bersama" and "Untuk Kita." The SIGMA album was sold in CD format in collaboration with PT.JMSI and became the best-selling album for several weeks in KFC outlets across
251:
By 1997 he had begun singing again, in cafes, and after leaving the MSI LIPI project in 1998, Once became serious about his music career. To fulfill his ambition, he left his job and released a solo single titled 'Anggun.' Alongside Ahmad Dhani, he worked on recordings for the film
Kuldesak. Once was
275:
In the late 2010s, Once, the husband of Ima
Angelica and father of Manuel Mekel decided to focus on his solo career. His debut solo album, titled Once, was released in 2012, preceded by the singles 'Pasti Untukmu' and 'Hilang Naluri' in 2011. From this album, Once Mekel received three awards at the
195:
In 1989, Once was accepted as a law student at the
University of Indonesia. Despite his studies, he remained dedicated to his musical pursuits. He released the song "Juwita Pandang" on a compilation album in 1991 with Andy Liany Ronald and Pay. He formed the band 'Fargat 727' and released the album
191:
Once was born in
Makassar, the son of Yohanes Elias Mekel and Maria Josephine Mekel Cambey. While in junior high school, Once replaced a vocalist in a festival band, marking his entry into the music world. After high school, Once became a semi-professional vocalist. His band once accompanied famous
279:
Aside from his role as the vocalist of the band Once, he also performed solo several times, such as singing the single 'Dealova' (from the film
Dealova). His debut as a solo singer earned him two awards: Best Male Solo Pop Singer and Best Pop Song at the 2006 AMI Awards. Apart from 'Dealova,' Once
173:
Following Dewa's disbandment in 2011 due to his departure, Once focused on his solo singing career. After releasing several singles, he finally launched his debut album titled Once (2012). Once is renowned as one of the best male vocalists in
Indonesia due to his distinctive vocal style and power.
453:
Once is a devout Protestant Christian. On December 20, 2005, Once married his girlfriend of 3 years, Rietmadhanty Angelica Tauchid (Ima), affectionately known as Ima. During the wedding ceremony, Ima arrived in a vintage car once used by President Sukarno as the presidential vehicle. The wedding
231:
After completing seven years of study at Universitas Indonesia, in 1996, Once, who was also proficient in piano, drums, and guitar, completed his studies. After earning a law degree, he worked as a legal coordinator at a construction company. Two years later, he joined a research project in
162:, which had renamed itself Dewa, replacing Ari Lasso as the lead vocalist after the completion of the Pandawa Lima album (1997) and the single Elang (1999). Before joining the band, he had released solo singles such as "Juwita Pandang" (1991) and "Anggun" (1999).
196:'Seribu Angan' and also the band 'Java Burns,' which later became 'Bottoms Up' (the precursor to the band 'Getah'). During his college years, Once experienced vocal cord problems, leading him to quit singing and focus on his studies.
165:
Joining Dewa, Once played a significant role in the success of two best-selling albums, Bintang Lima (2000) and Cintailah Cinta (2002), with his distinctive vocals. Once produced a total of 5 albums with Dewa as co-lead vocalist with
232:
collaboration between LIPI and CSIRO. In 1997, amid his busy schedule, Once returned to singing in cafes after his vocal cords healed, although with a different voice (he had retired from singing for 5 years).
260:, who was expelled from the group for drug use. He proved himself to become the main factor of Dewa's success. He officially joined the band in 2000. Once was eventually accepted by Dewa 19's fans after
155:), is an Indonesian singer, researcher, music industry observer, entrepreneur, and politician. He started his career as a singer after completing high school, by becoming a semi-professional singer.
503:
170:. After his success as a co-lead vocalist with Dewa, Once revived his solo career with the single "Dealova" (2005), which was also the soundtrack for the film of the same name.
474:
608:
652:
623:
1015:
990:
918:
789:
679:
1010:
322:
305:
He is now the Head of the Program and Music Production Department of PAPPRI and also the Chairman of the 20th National Music Day (HMN20) in 2023.
749:
667:
1005:
985:
637:
488:
833:
596:
313:
On June 22, 2016, Once was appointed by AMI Awards Chairman, Dwiki Dharmawan to be involved in management for the 2016-2020 period.
276:
2013 AMI Awards: "Best Rock Album (Once Album)," "Best Production Work (Mystified)," and "Best Record Album Producer (Once Album)."
518:
767:
853:
708:
1000:
894:
814:
928:
797:
207:. After joining Java Burns, he began singing songs he had written himself; he eventually provided a song for the
158:
After being part of the research management field and achieving success as a vocalist, Once was invited to join
995:
980:
723:
454:
reception was held in the evening at Hotel Mulia. Ima is the daughter of senior singer Henny Purwonegoro.
442:
693:
240:
975:
738:
505:
Sebut Salah Satu Alasan Dewa 19 Bubar: Karena Ditinggal Once. Ahmad Dhani: Kita Sekalian Istirahat, Lah.".
970:
334:
200:
280:
Mekel also released his solo singles 'Kucinta Kau Apa Adanya (Aku Mau)' and 'Simphony yang Indah.'
597:
http://entertainment.kompas.com/read/2011/01/19/1053493/Ahmad.Dhani.Once.Resmi.Keluar.dari.Dewa.19
239:, Once took a hiatus from singing between 1993 and 1997. He used this time to study law at the
208:
302:
The event featured 100 singers and 100 keyboardists at Lippo Mall Kemang on March 18, 2023.
771:
330:
476:
Sosok Once Mekel, Alumni Fakultas Hukum UI, Pernah Jadi Peneliti Sebelum Vokalis Dewa 19.
873:
199:
He began singing while attending junior high school at Tirta Mart After graduating from
764:
610:
Human Race, Lagu Kolaborasi Once Mekel dengan Dream Team Project Hadir dalam Bentuk NFT
147:
654:
PAPPRI Gelar Konser Akbar Hari Musik Nasional, Hadirkan 100 Vokalis dan 100 Keyboardis
40:
964:
326:
625:
Perayaan 20 Tahun Hari Musik Nasional, Once Mekel Bahagia Ada Beasiswa untuk Musisi.
568:
566:
167:
204:
89:
17:
639:
Once Mekel Terlibat, PAPPRI Gelar Acara Musik Indonesia Keren Versi Ramadhan
445:(AMI). The following year, one of his songs was voted Best Pop Song at AMI.
257:
99:
Singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, music industry observer, politician, actor
203:, Once joined numerous bands. His first bands, Brawijaya and Dimensi, were
751:
Perang Bintang di Dapil DKI Jakarta II: Menteri, Artis, Hingga Ketua DPRD
78:
739:
https://www.inilah.com/once-mekel-didapuk-jadi-bod-ami-awards-2016-2020
356:
253:
159:
117:
572:
923:
668:
Musisi Kolaborasi Bikin Konser Bersratus Rayakan Hari Musik Nasional.
236:
553:
551:
549:
547:
534:
532:
530:
528:
681:
Hari Musik Nasional ke-20 Ditutup, Once Mekel Dorong Musik Etnik.
243:, graduating in 1996. He also worked for a construction company.
178:
magazine included Once in the "50 Greatest Indonesian Singers".
267:
In 2011, Once left Dewa, and the band is currently inactive
710:
Presiden Harap Kami di Ambon Bentuk Ekosistem Musik Nasional
584:
519:"Benyamin S Rajai Daftar 50 Penyanyi Terbaik Rolling Stone!"
325:
and became a legislative candidate for Jakarta 2, covering
953:
490:
Sejarah Panjang Lagu Elang Dewa 19 dan Burung Rajawali
557:
538:
123:
113:
103:
95:
85:
62:
52:
47:
31:
774:, Suara Merdeka Online - diakses 16 Oktober 2009
834:"It's official: Once has resigned from Dewa 19"
893:Simanjuntak, Tertiani ZB (23 February 2003).
8:
765:Once-Ima Menikah setelah Tiga Tahun Pacaran
813:Handayani, Primastuti (16 February 2002).
28:
792:[Is Once Ignoring Ahmad Dhani?].
788:Febriani, Prih Prawesti (27 June 2011).
297:Musical Judging and Organizational Roles
725:Once Mekel Setuju Ambon Jadi Kota Musik
467:
323:Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle
917:Sofyan, Eko Hendrawan (9 March 2011).
895:"Dewa buries hatchet in tehe [
573:Jakarta Post 2011, It's Official: Once
141:, (born 21 May 1970), better known as
815:"Dewa delights loyal fans in concert"
146:
7:
1016:20th-century Indonesian male singers
991:21st-century Indonesian male singers
441:Voted Best Pop Soloist at the 2005
256:, in 2000, and eventually replaced
921:[Let's Speak with Once!].
252:later asked to join Dhani's band,
25:
1011:Anugerah Musik Indonesia winners
585:Sofyan 2011, Ngobrol Bareng Once
39:
927:(in Indonesian). Archived from
796:(in Indonesian). Archived from
201:Tirta Mirta Senior High School
192:singers like Ita Purnamasari.
1:
1006:Musicians from South Sulawesi
986:Indonesian singer-songwriters
714:dari situs berita WartaMaluku
129:Rietmadhanty Angelica Tauchid
684:dari situs berita tvonenews.
628:dari situs berita TribunNews
247:Returning to the Music Scene
919:"Ngobrol Bareng Once, Yuk!"
790:"Once Acuhkan Ahmad Dhani?"
699:dari situs berita kompas.id
1032:
729:dari situs berita Liputan6
695:Musik Mempersatukan Bangsa
508:dari situs berita Grid Hai
235:Due to a problem with his
321:Once decided to join the
38:
658:dari situs berita kompas
614:dari situs berita kompas
558:TokohIndonesia.com, Once
539:KapanLagi.com, Once Dewa
443:Anugerah Musik Indonesia
424:Ditentukan Untuk Bersama
288:Venturing into NFT World
755:dari situs berita detik
670:dari situs berita Detik
241:University of Indonesia
227:Venturing into Research
643:dari situs berita JPNN
412:Kucinta Kau Apa Adanya
366:Cintailah Cinta (2002)
218:) in the early 1990s.
48:Background information
494:dari situs tinemu.com
372:Republik Cinta (2006)
1001:People from Makassar
187:Early singing career
899:] name of love"
418:Symphony Yang Indah
369:Laskar Cinta (2004)
363:Bintang Lima (2000)
351:Seribu Angan (1991)
222:Professional career
858:TokohIndonesia.com
770:2006-07-15 at the
931:on 2 October 2011
840:. 20 January 2011
800:on 2 October 2011
216:A Thousand Dreams
209:compilation album
133:
132:
16:(Redirected from
1023:
957:
956:
954:Official website
940:
938:
936:
913:
911:
909:
903:The Jakarta Post
889:
887:
885:
869:
867:
865:
849:
847:
845:
838:The Jakarta Post
829:
827:
825:
819:The Jakarta Post
809:
807:
805:
775:
762:
756:
747:
741:
736:
730:
721:
715:
706:
700:
691:
685:
677:
671:
665:
659:
650:
644:
635:
629:
621:
615:
606:
600:
594:
588:
582:
576:
570:
561:
555:
542:
536:
523:
522:
515:
509:
501:
495:
486:
480:
472:
386:Intrinsik (2015)
317:Political career
150:
148:[ˈɔntʃə]
126:
106:
76:
72:
70:
55:
43:
29:
21:
1031:
1030:
1026:
1025:
1024:
1022:
1021:
1020:
996:Minahasa people
981:Dewa 19 members
961:
960:
952:
951:
948:
943:
934:
932:
916:
907:
905:
892:
883:
881:
880:(in Indonesian)
872:
863:
861:
860:(in Indonesian)
852:
843:
841:
832:
823:
821:
812:
803:
801:
787:
778:
772:Wayback Machine
763:
759:
748:
744:
737:
733:
722:
718:
707:
703:
692:
688:
678:
674:
666:
662:
651:
647:
636:
632:
622:
618:
607:
603:
595:
591:
583:
579:
571:
564:
556:
545:
537:
526:
517:
516:
512:
502:
498:
487:
483:
473:
469:
460:
451:
439:
396:
343:
331:Central Jakarta
319:
311:
299:
290:
273:
249:
229:
224:
189:
184:
136:
124:
104:
77:
74:
68:
66:
53:
34:
23:
22:
15:
12:
11:
5:
1029:
1027:
1019:
1018:
1013:
1008:
1003:
998:
993:
988:
983:
978:
973:
963:
962:
959:
958:
947:
946:External links
944:
942:
941:
914:
890:
870:
850:
830:
810:
784:
783:
782:
777:
776:
757:
742:
731:
716:
701:
686:
672:
660:
645:
630:
616:
601:
589:
577:
562:
543:
524:
510:
496:
481:
466:
465:
464:
459:
456:
450:
447:
438:
435:
434:
433:
427:
421:
415:
409:
403:
395:
392:
391:
390:
387:
384:
379:(Solo Career)
374:
373:
370:
367:
364:
353:
352:
342:
339:
318:
315:
310:
307:
298:
295:
289:
286:
272:
269:
248:
245:
228:
225:
223:
220:
188:
185:
183:
180:
135:Musical artist
134:
131:
130:
127:
121:
120:
115:
111:
110:
107:
101:
100:
97:
93:
92:
87:
83:
82:
64:
60:
59:
58:Ellfonda Mekel
56:
50:
49:
45:
44:
36:
35:
33:Ellfonda Mekel
32:
24:
14:
13:
10:
9:
6:
4:
3:
2:
1028:
1017:
1014:
1012:
1009:
1007:
1004:
1002:
999:
997:
994:
992:
989:
987:
984:
982:
979:
977:
976:Living people
974:
972:
969:
968:
966:
955:
950:
949:
945:
930:
926:
925:
920:
915:
904:
900:
898:
891:
879:
878:KapanLagi.com
875:
871:
859:
855:
851:
839:
835:
831:
820:
816:
811:
799:
795:
791:
786:
785:
780:
779:
773:
769:
766:
761:
758:
754:
752:
746:
743:
740:
735:
732:
728:
726:
720:
717:
713:
711:
705:
702:
698:
696:
690:
687:
683:
682:
676:
673:
669:
664:
661:
657:
655:
649:
646:
642:
640:
634:
631:
627:
626:
620:
617:
613:
611:
605:
602:
598:
593:
590:
586:
581:
578:
574:
569:
567:
563:
559:
554:
552:
550:
548:
544:
540:
535:
533:
531:
529:
525:
520:
514:
511:
507:
506:
500:
497:
493:
491:
485:
482:
478:
477:
471:
468:
462:
461:
457:
455:
449:Personal life
448:
446:
444:
436:
431:
428:
425:
422:
419:
416:
413:
410:
407:
404:
401:
398:
397:
393:
388:
385:
382:
381:
380:
378:
371:
368:
365:
362:
361:
360:
359:
358:
350:
349:
348:
347:
340:
338:
336:
332:
328:
327:South Jakarta
324:
316:
314:
308:
306:
303:
296:
294:
287:
285:
281:
277:
270:
268:
265:
263:
259:
255:
246:
244:
242:
238:
233:
226:
221:
219:
217:
213:
210:
206:
202:
197:
193:
186:
181:
179:
177:
176:Rolling Stone
171:
169:
163:
161:
156:
154:
151:, pronounced
149:
144:
140:
139:Elfonda Mekel
128:
122:
119:
116:
112:
108:
102:
98:
96:Occupation(s)
94:
91:
88:
84:
80:
75:(age 54)
65:
61:
57:
51:
46:
42:
37:
30:
27:
19:
18:Once (singer)
933:. Retrieved
929:the original
922:
906:. Retrieved
902:
896:
882:. Retrieved
877:
862:. Retrieved
857:
842:. Retrieved
837:
822:. Retrieved
818:
802:. Retrieved
798:the original
793:
781:Bibliography
760:
750:
745:
734:
724:
719:
709:
704:
694:
689:
680:
675:
663:
653:
648:
638:
633:
624:
619:
609:
604:
592:
580:
513:
504:
499:
489:
484:
479:from msn.com
475:
470:
452:
440:
429:
423:
417:
411:
405:
399:
389:Sigma (2023)
376:
375:
355:
354:
345:
344:
320:
312:
304:
300:
291:
282:
278:
274:
266:
262:Bintang Lima
261:
250:
234:
230:
215:
212:Seribu Angan
211:
198:
194:
190:
175:
172:
164:
157:
152:
142:
138:
137:
109:1988–present
105:Years active
26:
971:1970 births
874:"Once Dewa"
383:Once (2012)
341:Discography
284:Indonesia.
271:Solo career
205:cover bands
168:Ahmad Dhani
114:Formerly of
81:, Indonesia
73:21 May 1970
965:Categories
935:30 January
804:30 January
458:References
430:Untuk Kita
346:Fargat 727
309:AMI Awards
143:Once Mekel
69:1970-05-21
54:Birth name
908:2 October
884:2 October
864:2 October
844:2 October
824:2 October
794:detik.com
463:Footnotes
337:regions.
258:Ari Lasso
237:voice box
182:Biography
768:Archived
335:Overseas
79:Makassar
406:Dealova
394:Singles
357:Dewa 19
254:Dewa 19
160:Dewa 19
153:Ohn-chè
118:Dewa 19
924:Kompas
854:"Once"
437:Awards
432:(2023)
426:(2022)
420:(2011)
414:(2006)
408:(2004)
402:(1999)
400:Anggun
333:, and
125:Spouse
86:Genres
937:2017
910:2011
886:2011
866:2011
846:2011
826:2011
806:2017
377:Once
90:Rock
63:Born
897:sic
967::
901:.
876:.
856:.
836:.
817:.
599:.
565:^
546:^
527:^
329:,
71:)
939:.
912:.
888:.
868:.
848:.
828:.
808:.
753:.
727:.
712:.
697:.
656:.
641:.
612:.
587:.
575:.
560:.
541:.
521:.
492:.
214:(
145:(
67:(
20:)
Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License. Additional terms may apply.
