Anji's Career Journey, Who Once Failed Auditioning for Indonesian Idol 2004, Now Successful as a Singer

Kapanlagi.com - Anji's journey Anji who is now successful in the Indonesian music scene was not achieved through instant steps. This former vocalist of Drive has failed several times while participating in various auditions.

He once tried his luck in the Indonesian Idol competition in 2004, in the same batch as Sammy Simorangkir. Unfortunately, Anji's journey was cut short early. The judges at that time considered Anji's character more suitable to be a band vocalist than a solo singer.

Not only in Indonesian Idol, Anji also failed when participating in several auditions. Nevertheless, his music career continued to rise. From being the vocalist of Drive to a solo career that produced hit songs. Here is Anji's career journey from the past to the present.

1. Failed Audition for Indonesian Idol in 2004

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The person with the real name Erdian Aji Prihartanto was born on October 5, 1978. He began his career in the music world after auditioning for Indonesian Idol in 2004. Unfortunately, Anji did not reach the final round as his journey was halted during the top 76 auditions. The judges of the first season of Indonesian Idol at that time featured a lineup of senior singers such as Indra Lesmana, Titi DJ, Meuthia Kasim, and others.

According to a report from the Youtube channel Dunia Manji, he revealed that the judges' assessment at that time stated that Anji was more suitable to be a band vocalist. However, he felt that his performance was not yet appropriate for a career in a band.

2. Has Failed Several Auditions

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Not only did Anji participate in Indonesian Idol, but he also tried his luck in several other auditions. Through his personal Youtube channel, he revealed that he had auditioned for AFI and the VJ Hunt event. However, Anji also experienced similar failures. Despite that, Anji did not give up on his career in music. Additionally, Anji once collaborated with Titi DJ, whom he referred to as one of the extraordinary opportunities.

"I became one of the people behind Mbak Titi and her management to manage her social media, it was very proud, I was once judged and didn’t pass, and now I can collaborate and strategize many things, and that is actually a miraculous thing or good fortune or maybe the result of the efforts I made," said Anji as quoted from the Dunia Manji channel.

3. Joined the Band Drive

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Although he failed in Idol, Anji continued to hone his skills. In 2005, he joined the band Drive. He became the lead vocalist of Drive. In addition, songs like Together with the Stars, Unreciprocated, and Eternal Dream became hits and introduced Anji's voice to a wider audience.

4. Stepping Down from Drive

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After achieving success with the band Drive, Anji decided to step down from the band that had made his name. After six years with Drive, Anji resigned in 2011. However, that decision did not dampen his musical spirit.

5. Continue Solo Career

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Although no longer part of Drive, Anji continues his solo career in the music world. He successfully released several singles that keep his name relevant in the entertainment industry. Some of his famous singles include Anji, Dia, Aku Percaya, Disiksa Rindu, Sampai Mati, and others. In addition, Anji has also collaborated with several hit singers such as Titi Kamal, Young Lex, Astrid Sartiasari, and others.

6. Creator of Hit Songs

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Not only focused on his singing career, Anji also created several hit songs. His compositions are sung by famous bands and singers. For instance, D'Masiv with the song Merindukanmu, Berpisah Itu Mudah performed by Rizky Febian and Mikha Tambayong, Percaya Aku, Putus Atau Terus sung by Judika, and others.

7. Diving into the Acting World

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Anji has also expanded his career in the acting world. He has starred in several film titles such as SETAN BUDEG and ROMANTINI. This marks his career in the entertainment industry, further solidifying Anji's name to remain relevant until now.

8. Building a Career as a Content Creator

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Anji is now actively sharing various interesting content on social media. He has a personal YouTube channel that has millions of subscribers. From podcasts to sharing music content and more, Anji is actively sharing. It is evident that his personal YouTube channel now has 4.29 million subscribers.

That is Anji's career journey from Indonesian Idol to successfully becoming a singer. Follow the latest celebrity news only at Kapanlagi.com. If not now, when?

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