DR KRONIK

Previously known as Reds, Dr Kronik is the first modern rock band under the KRU Records label. Formed during their school-going days, the members of Reds sees a modest beginning by providing backup for established artistes and even performances at weddings, expos etc. Various recording companies have offered them contracts, but none were accepted, as they didn't have the freedom to play their own brand of music.

Until KRU Records came along, that is - after seeing their performance when they won Battle of the Bands. They have clearly been impressive. The band members had to change their group's name though, but they got to retain their own musical style - and thus the group Dr Kronik officially came into existence.

Their debut album is Buragas, released in August 2000 and produced by Kojak. It is also co-produced by Dr Kronik themselves. The first single off the album is also titled Buragas, a rock-influenced track composed by KRU. Other hit tracks include Hidup Hidup Dibakar, which is a favorite among local radio stations.

In 2002, they shook the local music industry with their energetic remake of KRU's old hit, Fanatik, a song taken from the album 10/10. The song was given a nu-metal flavor, and it became an instant hit.