Mark Bonafide is an award-winning rap/r&b artiste, songwriter & producer.
He started out in 2001 with the 1st Singapore Idol Taufik Batisah in a group called "Bonafide". They were one of the pioneers to fuse R&B, Soul & Hip-Hop in Singapore.
Mark formed "Bonafide Vintage Flav'r" and had commercial as well as critical success with the release of the e.p. "The BVF Project" featuring the number 1 radio hit "Feels Good" and "Disco Love". Their most notable performance was being chosen as one of the opening acts for "The Black Eyed Peas" first ever concert in Singapore, prior to recording thier e.p.
The group has since disbanded but Mark, more driven then ever, is now a solo artiste who's first single "Later2nite" from the upcoming full length album "The Bonafide Experience" topped the local music charts in Singapore 2 weeks in a row in mid Dec 07. This album is written and produced by super musician Don Richmond, veteran producer Jason Tan ( the other half of STEAM! ) superstar Taufik Batisah and Mark Bonafide himself.
Mark is known to push himself artistically and have always stood out from his peers for walking the bold/creative path of music. He has been credited to have influenced a number of other musicians over the years.
The 2nd teaser single "So Bonafide" Featuring Gayle Nerva has been garnering major airplay on radio since it's debut in March '08.
Mark had also enjoyed success in appearing in Taufik's "Stuck Up Girl" and also the massive hit " MYBG", "Round and Round" with Alicia Pan for the musical "Sleepless Town"
"Later2nite" is the only Singapore made Hiphop/R&B song to chart in the 987FM TOP 100 COUNTDOWN IN 08!
Mark appeared with Alicia Pan as the headliner for Channel 5's Live n' Loaded Episode 4, performing "Later2nite"/"Your Band" and "Round & Round". He also released his long awaited solo album " The Bonafide Experience" on the day of his performance mentioning it live on national television
Mark performed for a showcase alongside Vanessa Fernandez and Don Richmond at Mosaic Music Festival in April 09 to a packed audience at the Esplanade Outdoor Theatre.
He was the opening act for Craig David's concert at Zirca not long after, chosen by Warner music and approved by Craig's management!
Mark shot his debut music video for the single "Hey Girl" with Vanessa Fernandez, Don Richmond and Kathlene Mckinney in May 09
What was a bold move for a Singaporean rapper has proven to be a successful one. Mark put together an hour long concert/showcase/album launch at Zirca on the 2nd July to commemorate his birthday & instead of accepting presents, Mark gave back to his fans & supporters a night they never forgot, for a long time to come. He also debuted his music video for his new single titled " Hey Girl" Featuring Vanessa Fernandez at the event (which is on regular playlist on MTV) and requests are pouring in for a 2nd showcase already! "Hey Girl" can be watched on YouTube and has been hailed as one of the best local music videos / The best local hiphop video to come out of Singapore.
He is also the proud recipient of the Martell's Rising Personality award for his achievement in music for 2009.
Please do request for "Hey Girl" on MTV!
(read less)Mark Bonafide is an award-winning rap/r&b artiste, songwriter & producer.
He started out in 2001 with the 1st Singapore Idol Taufik Batisah in a group called "Bonafide". They were one of the pioneers to fuse R&B, Soul & Hip-Hop in Singapore.
Mark formed "Bonafide Vintage Flav'r" and had commercial as well as critical success with the release of the e.p. "The BVF Project" featuring the number 1 radio hit "Feels Good" and "Disco Love". Their most notable performance was being chosen as one of...
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