Kapanlagi.com - The bassist of the band J-Rocks, Swara Wimayoga or Wima, also commented on the controversy surrounding the punk duo from Purbalingga, Sukatani. He expressed regret over the duo's decision to withdraw the song "Pay Pay Pay" and apologize to the public.
The song had sparked a lot of discussion on social media due to its lyrics that touched on bribery practices by certain police officers. After receiving criticism, Sukatani, consisting of Novi Citra Indriyati alias Twister Angel (vocals) and Muhammad Syifa Al Lutfi alias Alectroguy (guitar), chose to withdraw the song from circulation.
They also issued an apology through a video uploaded on their official Instagram on Thursday, February 20, 2025. Wima felt there was pressure from outside parties that led Sukatani to take that step.
"Sadly, I don't know who forced them to make a clarification. That's one," said Wima when met in the Thamrin area, Central Jakarta, on Friday (21/2/2025).
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In addition, Wima also highlighted Sukatani's decision to pull songs from digital platforms. He believes that this step was taken not of his own accord.
"It must be because there is pressure, right? Who is pressuring, that's the question. I just feel regretful about it," he concluded.
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