Riders Reza Arap Turns Out to Be Fried Chicken and Can Be Eaten for the Crew

"I have never changed from the past until now. Cigarettes, and one more thing, one brand of fried chicken, outside of alcohol, yes, for Weird Genius. Because if at the club, it’s alcohol. But if it's a festival that doesn’t sell alcohol, then there’s nothing," said Reza Arap in the Kemang area, South Jakarta, Monday (21/7/2025).

The request for fried chicken may sound ordinary, but there is a practical reason behind it. It shows that Arap is not only thinking of himself but also of the entire team working behind the scenes. The man whose real name is Reza Oktovian then explained the function of the fried chicken that he always requests.   "One, if I haven't eaten, I can eat right away. Two, if I've already eaten, it can be for my crew," he explained.

Although his request is considered very easy to fulfill, it does not always go smoothly. There are times when the event organizers cannot provide what is listed in the riders.

However, the musician shows a very relaxed attitude and does not make it a big deal. He admits to having experienced this situation often and chooses not to worry about it. Here’s his relaxed reaction when facing such situations.   "Often, but it's okay. Just let it be hehehe, no point in getting angry, it’s fine," he said.

Furthermore, Arap also has his own perspective on what riders are. According to him, riders are a form of obligation from the organizers that also become a right for an artist. He tries to explain his view diplomatically.

"If riders are the obligation of the organizers. This is according to me, I'm just speaking diplomatically. And it is actually the right of the talent or the artist," he stated.

"So I think it's perfectly fine, no matter how strange it may be. For example, one of the members of Weird Genius, Roy, his rider requests a Pokemon card, but one from the convenience store. Not anything extravagant," he concluded.