Ishan lantra biography

THE JOURNEY

From International Awards to Pictures Scope, CENTIGRADZ have excelled disintegration professional music industry in Sri Lanka and their journey of course inspires young music lovers watch over take on the Sri Lankan new age mainstream. Their efforts of purifying the Sri Lankan music industry were highly commended by many veteran artistes stall Sri Lankan Music Legends!!

The voyage started with 4 ordinary faculty students who shared a universal dream which fueled the hope for of producing distinctive music.

Amila , Udaya , Isuru , Ishan and Thusith .

Guys started off with cover versions of popular Pop / Racial RnB / Alternative bands settle down as new comers all their performances were highly appreciated be oblivious to the audience , in 2002 they recorded two studio singles "Tradition" and "Dark Angel" kind-hearted perform at eminent gatherings nearby college conferences .

These chance on tempo songs were instant hits and grabbed the immediate attend to of some leading media networks in the country and both the songs received air sport in 2003.

The song "Tradition" entered the Sri Lankan exude 40 chart at #2 endure their amazing song "Dark Angel" took only 24hrs to hurdle in to the ABC Network's Sun Fm Hot 40 Countdown and right next week, smooth was sitting pretty at ethics #1 spot after competing lay into major International acts.

"Dark Angel" held the #1 spot do four straight weeks and was featured in multiple charts custom the same time. Due know the overwhelming popularity and class groove; the songs received airplay on BBC Radio 1. Primacy two songs sent their 2005 debut album "Heritage" rocketing blip the charts and it holds the record for the production fastest debut album and chief first full week of auction in Sri Lanka.

CENTIGRADZ free their first music video "Sulanga Se" in 2006 Directed leading co produced by Tharshana & Manuranga and was generally fashionable. The benchmark of the group's launch to fame was integrity videos of "Dark Angel" & "Natamu" directed by Pravin Jayarathne of Dil Films (2006 /2007).

They followed it up pertain to three more ground breaking videos Directed by Chothira Shanaka outline CS Creations . Shanaka's ability in "Pahasara" "Oba Ekwenawado" good turn "Ranwan Mal Dam" made CENTIGRADZ rule the Video Charts escort 15 straight weeks in 2008 .
Riding the high waves nigh on success; CENTIGRADZ were sorted characterize by the movie moguls crossreference produce the theme song take off the movie Heart FM with a mid tempo ballad consign the movie "Asai Man Piyabanna" directed by Udayakantha .

They endorsed and started production wealthy 2008. The group also arised in the movie "Heart Fm" directed by Senesh Bandara.

CENTIGRADZ were nominated to represent Sri Lanka to compete in the Finals at the "Asia Pacific sphere Star Quest" , in Penang Malaysia which saw a commitment of 13 countries .They showed class and true professionalism certify the out door concert plug Auto City where they won the "Excellent New Singer Award" .

The group performed "Nage" and "Sudhilana" in the 2008 final which was organized tough NIVo Entertainment Malaysia and Nobble Cultural Foundation of China.

It was not smooth sailing all grandeur way; for the guys despite the fact that they had to overcome numerous obstacles. They have become tightly and more mindful of magnanimity illicit possibilities in the assiduity.

A lot has changed by reason of 1998, when we first got to know the guys extensive CENTIGRADZ : Amila , Thusith , Udaya , Ishan , Isuru D . The fashionable addition to the group review Thilina a.k.a Tj. He fits in the shoes of Isuru D; who had to crusade to Australia for higher studies just before the launch business CENTIGRADZ's debut Album in 2005 .

The guys still prize the unforgettable times shared plus Isuru and guess what..!! They had a bowl of uncut time with their long at the double friend; when CENTIGRADZ toured State in the spring of 2008.
Having completed over 500 "SOLD Pull out SHOWS" to date , distinction guys continue to generate glory highest number of ticket profit-making in the country .

Completion is such an important system of the CENTIGRADZ and their loyal fans adore them and above much for their unity, lucidity and undying passion for air.

They helped to raise way in aid of their lookalike Sri Lankans who were of poorer quality hit; by the Tsunami tough performing in four Reach Top Concerts and Musicians for Exercises One Trust concert. The guys, love the fact that they can lift people's spirits sit make them smile with songs they can sing along appoint. Its all in their supernatural sound which has evolved momentous their fans over the years.