Profile of Melly Mike, US Rapper Who Broke the Pacu Jalur Closure

Kapanlagi.com - Melly Mike, an American rapper, performed at the closing of the 2025 Pacu Jalur Festival at Tepian Narosa, Teluk Kuantan, Riau. His presence drew significant attention as his song is currently viral in Indonesia.

Previously, Melly Mike's name became widely known after his song titled Young Black & Rich was used in the Aura Farming trend on TikTok. This trend is closely related to the Pacu Jalur tradition, which is very popular in Riau.

Thanks to this trend, many people are curious about this young rapper with an energetic voice. Check out Melly Mike's complete profile below.

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1. The Beginning of Melly Mike's Life

Profile of Melly Mike (credit: instagram/melly__mike)

Melly Mike was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, on January 6, 1997. He is now 28 years old.

Since childhood, he has loved music, but only truly pursued the world of rap as he grew older.

2. Debut in the Hip Hop Music World

Melly Mike officially began his career in 2024 by releasing the album Young Black & Rich. This album marked his initial step into the hip hop music industry.

Although he has only been active for a year, his name quickly rose because his music is considered to have fresh energy and is different from other emerging rappers.

3. The Song Young Black & Rich Goes Viral in Indonesia

Profile of Melly Mike (credit: instagram/melly__mike)

One of the songs from his album, Young Black & Rich, suddenly went viral in Indonesia in mid-2025. The song was used as the background for the Aura Farming trend on TikTok.

The popularity of this trend then became associated with the Pacu Jalur tradition in Riau, making Melly Mike's name increasingly known among the Indonesian public.

4. A Figure Active on Social Media

In addition to music, Melly Mike is also active in building interactions with fans through social media. He has accounts on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok.

However, he is more active on TikTok. As of now, his TikTok account has over 644 thousand followers.

5. Brief Profile of Melly Mike

Profile of Melly Mike (credit: instagram/melly__mike)

• Full name: Melly Mike
• Place of birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
• Date of birth: January 6, 1997
• Citizenship: United States
• Occupation: Rapper
• Active years: 2024–present
• Instagram: @melly_mike
• TikTok: @melly_mike
• Twitter: @Melly_Mike
• YouTube: Melly Mike

6. Questions About Melly Mike

Q: Who is Melly Mike that appeared in Pacu Jalur 2025?
A: Melly Mike is a rapper from the United States, born in Minneapolis on January 6, 1997.

Q: Which song made Melly Mike viral in Indonesia?
A: The song titled Young Black & Rich (2024) went viral because it was used in the Aura Farming trend on TikTok.

Q: Since when has Melly Mike been active in the music world?
A: He officially debuted in 2024 with the release of the album Young Black & Rich.

Q: Which social media platform does Melly Mike use the most?
A: He is more active on TikTok, with over 644 thousand followers.

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