(1970-05-21) 21 May 1970 (age 53) Makassar, Indonesia
Genres
Rock
Occupation(s)
Singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, music industry observer, politician, actor,
Years active
1988–present
Formerly of
Dewa 19
Spouse(s)
Rietmadhanty Angelica Tauchid
Musical artist
Elfonda Mekel, (born 21 May 1970), better known as Once Mekel ([ˈɔntʃə], pronounced Ohn-chè), 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.[1]
After being part of the research management field and achieving success as a vocalist, Once was invited to join Dewa 19, which had renamed itself to 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).[2]
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 Ahmad Dhani. 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.
Following Dewa's disbandment in 2011 due to his departure,[3] 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. Rolling Stone magazine included Once in the "50 Greatest Indonesian Singers".[4]
^Sosok Once Mekel, Alumni Fakultas Hukum UI, Pernah Jadi Peneliti Sebelum Vokalis Dewa 19. from msn.com
^Sejarah Panjang Lagu Elang Dewa 19 dan Burung Rajawali. dari situs tinemu.com
^Sebut Salah Satu Alasan Dewa 19 Bubar: Karena Ditinggal Once. Ahmad Dhani: Kita Sekalian Istirahat, Lah.". dari situs berita Grid Hai
Elfonda Mekel, (born 21 May 1970), better known as OnceMekel ([ˈɔntʃə], pronounced Ohn-chè), is an Indonesian singer, researcher, music industry observer...
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Indonesian musician. He was the frontman of Dewa 19 with his colleague OnceMekel as the co-lead singer, Ahmad Band, and also a member of the inter-continental...
holographic representation of the singer performing with Sophia Latjuba, OnceMekel, Vina Panduwinata, and Gutawa's daughter Gita. The concert included a...
and "Jera". In addition, other singers such as Raisa, Rossa, Judika, OnceMekel, Dua Lipa, and Billie Eilish also indirectly influenced her musical style...
can be used to test cassettes. Agnez Mo Ari Lasso D'Cinnamons J-Rocks OnceMekel Tipe-X Yana Julio Ayushita (now on Ivy League Music) Bunga Citra Lestari...
actor and comedian Ike Suharjo [id], former news presenter of tvOne OnceMekel, singer Putri Ayu Silaen, singer Roy Marten, actor Slank, rock band group...
season of Australian Idol, Australian r&b singer of Indonesian descent OnceMekel Poppy Mercury, singer Agnez Mo, R&B singer and dancer Frans Mohede, singer...
Joe Flizzow, Malaysian rapper and co-founder of Too Phat (Bugis-Malay) OnceMekel, former lead vocals for Dewa Pasha, politician and Ungu lead singer Sandhy...
20:20 (2020) Berjalan Mundur (2022) "Ibu Pertiwi" (with Iwan Fals and OnceMekel) (OST Bumi Manusia) (2019) "Balada Si Roy" (with Eet Sjahranie) (OST Balada...
Male Singer of the Year Female Singer of the Year Tulus OnceMekel Kunto Aji Teza Sumendra Mike Mohede Isyana Sarasvati Maudy Ayunda Fatin Yura Monita...
ratings, Indosiar dropped The Voice Indonesia after one season. In 2016, once the eighth and final season of Indonesian Idol were completed (the vows were...
"A Dancing Girl from The Planet Marsavish" The Kadri Jimmo (featuring OnceMekel, Addie MS and City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra) – "Srikandi" Tohpati...
Jakarta Convention Centre and featured a hologram of Chrisye singing with OnceMekel, Vina Panduwinata, Sophia Latjuba, and the band Gigi. Another feature...
contestants. Each coach has also picked an assistant. Armand Maulana has picked OnceMekel, Sherina Munaf has chosen Vina Panduwinata, Glenn Fredly is assisted by...
the world's biggest climate disasters". Vox. Mamonto, PDL, Sompie, CED & Mekel, PA (2012) "Sustainable development for post-closure – a case study of PT...
maternal origin for the Kalash is likely. A study of ASPM gene variants by Mekel-Bobrov, Gilbert, et al. (2005) found that the Kalash people of Pakistan...
Mecklenburg (German pronunciation: [ˈmeːklənbʊʁk]; Low German: Mękel(n)borg [ˈmɛːkəl(n)bɔrx]) is a historical region in northern Germany comprising the...
reinforced by Sofoklis Schortsanitis, Stefan Nastić, Ryan Thompson and Gal Mekel. From its development team FMP, Zvezda promoted MVP of 2015 FIBA Europe...
Academy of Sciences USA, 99,20 (2002) 13342–13347, hier: S. 13344. Evans PD, Mekel-Bobrov N, Vallender EJ, Hudson RR, Lahn BT (November 2006). "Evidence that...
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