Unpretentious, crazy, funky, hyperactive, hilarious and highly entertaining – this is the essence of the musical quartet called The Pinholes. For almost four years now, this trippy, psychedelic group has been rocking Singapore’s (and Malaysia’s) sound waves, giving them a Rockin’ Rolling good time. After all, their slogan is “The People’s Band” and they certainly punctuate the music scene with a mighty dose of fun.

Comprising the power-packed act, Famierica Suliman, “Modjo” Suliman and Azril Zakaria, these four are out to make your day. This tightly-knit bunch has no doubts about delivering an awesome party, no objections to a special collaboration and definitely no qualms about performing great beat-driven music.

Born and bred in “The West Side” (of Singapore, that is), these musicians from “Gomz Street” met over a strong affinity for music, with the likes of The Quests, The Swallows, Stoned Revivals, Siglap Five and MC5. And as quickly as they bonded, The Pinholes’ profound passion for music evolved into a unique sound. Expect a brilliant blend of kaleidoscopic beats and local compositions that capture the soul of Stray Dogs, the dynamism of Mick Jagger and the harmonic pitching of Beach Boys.

With the tongue-in-cheek ‘Shake & Bake’, refreshing ‘Never Gonna Take My Life’ and the catchy sing-along ‘Longlive Rock N’ Roll’, it’s no surprise the band has hosts of fans and friends in the league of nine hundred and counting. Their snazzy, original tunes and more have been performed live on Suria MediaCorp TV; 98.7FM radio shows; Lime Sonic Bang (2007); Rampage the Durian!, Rock the City, Making Waves and Year End Celebrations (all at Esplanade, 2007); Zouk Out! (2007); 2006 Sembawang Fest; Baybeats (2005 and 2006) and 2004 F1 Powerboat; as well as collaborated with special projects such as Rewind: Hitam Puteh Cinema on Wheels (2008), Jazzyjazz and The Razzmatazz with Cake Theatre (2008).

Other exciting works include their EPs – The Acoustic Sessions (2008), Longlive Rock And Roll (2006), Who Needs To Listen (2005) and their eponymous first EP The Pinholes (2004) – and Malay single ‘Besok Oh Yeah!’ (2006), as well as live DVD The Rescue (2006).

So, if you’re searching for some booty-shaking, anthem-singing, laughter-inducing, fun and good merry-making Rock and Roll, it’s time to catch onto these vivacious vibes. As the song ‘Shake & Bake’ begins, “If you want it, come and shake it, if it pleases you…”

Bring on the smiles with the boys from The Pinholes. Known for their quirky eyewear, moppish hairstyles and retro outfits, their music is a feel-good mixture of classic rock ‘n’ roll, funk, soul, pop and surf—and with it, a generous dash of nostalgia. 

The quartet writes songs with catchy melodies that capture the soul of homegrown heroes of The Straydogs, the dynamism of Mick Jagger and the harmonic pitching of Beach Boys. 

Hailed as a class act in the local scene, they recently released their 1st Malay album, D' Antara Kita ( Among Us ) that propelled them to be nominated at Anugerah Planet Muzik, Soth East Asian regional awards. The Pinholes are currently Famie Suliman, Didi Hailrul Hanafiah, Sandro Rosly and Wando Roslan.

Damian Robert Nesta Marley, also known around the world as “Junior Gong” and more recently as “Gongzilla” was born in 1978 to parents Bob Marley and Cindy Breakspeare, Miss World 1976.  As a young adult, he developed a passion and a gift to speak for those who cannot always speak for themselves. A self-proclaimed ‘Spiritual Revolutionary’, Damian has worked assiduously to carve his own niche in music history and to add a new perspective to the Marley legacy for the 21st century. 

At the age of 13, Damian began performing in a group called “The Shepherds” which comprised of Shiah Coore (son of Third World guitarist Cat Coore) and currently a member of his band, and Yashema Beth McGreggor, daughter of reggae singers Freddie Mcgreggor and Judy Mowatt and then began touring with his brothers, Stephen, Ky-mani, Julian and Ziggy. 

By 1996, Damian had already made his stamp as a different kind of Marley when he released his first solo album “Mr. Marley”, a heavily dancehall-influenced album produced by his brother Stephen Marley.  His second album “Halfway Tree” was released in 2001 by a major record label and showcased Damian’s unique gift for blending dancehall, reggae and hip-hop styles.  This album won Damian much recognition and remained on the Billboard Top Reggae Album Charts for 158 weeks and earned him his first Grammy for Best Reggae Album in 2002. 
While honored by this recognition by the global music fraternity, Damian continued to work in the studio, laying the groundwork for the tracks that would become his highly anticipated album, “Welcome To Jamrock”. The lyrics in this album presented Marley as a true spiritual revolutionary, as he used his talent to evoke a spiritual change while trying to enforce a better way of thinking.  He is described as “rhyming with the conviction of a street preacher with the intellect of a university economist”.  

Damian’s hit single “Welcome to Jamrock” was listed as one of the Top 100 Songs of the Decade by Rolling Stone, and at the 2006 Grammy Awards, he won Best Reggae Album and Best Urban/Alternative Performance for Welcome to Jamrock. Damian is the only Jamaican reggae artist in history to win two Grammy Awards on the same night. He is also the only reggae artist to win in the Best Urban/Alternative Performance category at the Grammy Awards. The New York Times called Welcome to Jamrock the “best reggae song of the decade.” 
Welcome to Jamrock led the pathway to Damian’s critically acclaimed collaboration with Nas for 2010’s much lauded album “Distant Relatives” – a project which explored the relationships between reggae, hip-hop and Africa. The album title refers not only to the bond between the artists, but the connection to their African ancestry, which inspired the album both musically and lyrically. USA Today referred to the album as a “potent and often provocative collaboration” and by Rolling Stone as “an Afrocentric winner.” The album debuted at Number 5 on the Billboard Top 200 Album Chart and Number 1 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums, Rap Albums and Reggae Albums charts, with Billboard heralding the album as “a dynamic hybrid.”    

The Distant Relatives Tour kicked off in 2011 and saw Damian traveling and performing for thousands of fans all over the world, including South America, Europe, The United Kingdom, The Caribbean and North America.  

Damian continued to cross musical boundaries in 2012, as he went on to partner with Skrillex for their groundbreaking track “Make It Bun Dem”, which Rolling Stone called “a monster mash up of dubstep and dancehall” and has led to several remixes of the original version.  Damian recently released two other singles; “Set Up Shop” and  “Affairs of the Heart” which both received widespread airplay. 

Damian continues to tour with his band all over the world as a way of entertaining and healing as he continues to spread the message for those whose voices cannot be heard. He is working with his brothers Stephen and Julian under their Ghetto Youths International Label, to discover, develop and sign gifted artistes by applying their musical talent and vast experience to create new and different styles of music.  

Damian is currently in the studio working on his upcoming solo album.

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