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[2025] Recommended Indonesian Artists Summary

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and have been contributing to music magazines and web media for over 15 years. Although Western music is my main field, I always strive to stay curious with the motto, “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in a band, where I was a bassist responsible for songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve performed on include bass, guitar, and piano. I resumed piano lessons after turning 40 and have been continuing ever since!

Even among people in Japan who love Western music and regularly listen to artists from the U.

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and various European countries—or those who are into K-pop—there may still be relatively few who are well-versed in Southeast Asian music.

In fact, among dedicated music fans, Southeast Asia is drawing attention as a hotbed across a range of genres, including pop, R&B, hip-hop, and indie rock.

In this article, we focus on the music scene of Indonesia, a leading nation in Southeast Asia, and have compiled a list of singers and rappers you should definitely check out—from rising stars making waves in recent years to legendary figures.

If the rise of 88rising has sparked your interest in Southeast Asian music, this is for you too!

[2025] Recommended Indonesian Artists (41–50)

CA$HMERERamengvrl

Ramengvrl – CA$HMERE (Official MV) (Explicit) (CC)

CA$HMERERamengvrl

Indonesian rapper Ramengvrl burst onto the hip-hop scene with her 2016 debut single, “I’m Da Man.” Formerly an office worker, she used music to break out of everyday life and pursue a professional path.

In 2018, she was nominated for Breakthrough Artist of the Year, and in 2021 she won two categories at the AMI Awards.

Centered on hip-hop while incorporating pop and trap, her diverse musical style is a major draw.

As a representative voice for women and the LGBTQ community, she challenges conservative norms.

She’s an artist you’ll want to hear if you value self-expression.

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[2025] Recommended Indonesian Artists (51–60)

Nuansa BeningVidi Aldiano

Vidi Aldiano is an Indonesian pop star born in 1990.

Of Javanese and Minangkabau descent, he grew up surrounded by music from an early age.

He released his debut album, Pelangi di Malam Hari, in 2008, and gained instant attention with the track Nuansa Bening included on it.

While rooted in pop, his music incorporates elements of R&B and soul, earning high acclaim, including the Most Favorite Male Artist award at the 2009 MTV Indonesia Awards.

Alongside his music career, he has pursued his studies—earning a master’s degree from the University of Manchester—and his dedication has made him a role model for the younger generation.

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Pergilah KauSherina

Sherina – Pergilah Kau | Official Music Video

Pergilah KauSherina

Sherina was the most famous kids’ singer.

Even as an adult, she remains hugely popular and is highly acclaimed among Indonesians.

Pergilah Kau is a love-themed song, perfect for those of you in a situation where you want to say, “Please leave me alone and go away!”

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My HeartAcha Septriasa & Irwansyah

ACHA SEPTRIASA & IRWANSYAH – My Heart (Official Music Video)

My HeartAcha Septriasa & Irwansyah

A duet by a famous Indonesian actress and actor.

It’s the original theme song for the movie Heart.

The song tells the story of a long, drawn-out romance.

It’s made for those who are in a relationship where the end is nowhere in sight.

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