Rossa Talks About Hiatus and the Lowest Point in Her Career

Kapanlagi.com - Singer Rossa, whose full name is Sri Rossa Roslaina Handiyani, shared her views on hiatus in the music world. This 46-year-old woman revealed that a hiatus, or temporary break in a career, has different meanings for each musician.

"Hiatus is in accordance with the person's character. Some think a hiatus is necessary, while others do not. But maybe if it’s like this, it means they are on a break," said Rossa when met in the Semanggi area of South Jakarta some time ago.

According to the singer of Tegar, musicians who decide to take a hiatus usually continue to do something behind the scenes. They may be preparing new works that are fresher and of higher quality.

"Usually when musicians take a hiatus, they kind of meditate to get new songs that will be really cool, which they are preparing to release," added Rossa.

1. Long Hiatus? 

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However, Rossa herself admits that she has never taken a long break in her career. On several occasions, she has only rested for a maximum of one month before returning to active singing and performing.

"I don't think so. I actually, if anything, my longest break is just a month. That's the longest," she revealed.

2. Maintain Physical & Mental Health

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As a singer who always has to perform at her best, Rossa also emphasizes the importance of maintaining physical and mental health. She shares some ways she practices to stay fit and motivated in her work.

"The care, if we exercise, physically, there might also be mental exercise, for example, by learning to appreciate oneself, learning to be grateful for oneself, worshiping," Rossa explained.

3. Lowest Point

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Even so, the singer who was once married to Yoyo Padi has not escaped difficult times. She experienced a low point in her career when she felt lost and faced a block of ideas.

"I feel that I am no longer useful in my music career. It feels like I am insecure seeing others doing well, it feels like ideas block. What else do I want to create?" she admitted.

4. Brief Profile of Rossa

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Rossa was born on October 9, 1978, in Sumedang, West Java. Since childhood, she has shown a great interest in music and the arts. With the support of her parents, she began to pursue the world of singing. Rossa is one of the singers with extraordinary vocal ability and captivating stage presence.

Throughout her career, Rossa has released various successful albums and received numerous prestigious awards. Some of her famous albums include 'Hati yang Terpilih', 'Cinta', and 'Love Songs'. Rossa's achievements in the music industry are not only measured by album sales but also by the awards she has received.

She has received Multi-Platinum Awards and Million Awards, which demonstrate her popularity and music quality. In addition, Rossa is known as a highly paid singer, even having received hundreds of millions of rupiah for a single performance. These moments further solidify her position as 'The Queen of Indonesian Pop' and 'The Queen of Indonesian Concerts'.

5. Prestigious Awards Received by Rossa

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Rossa has received many awards, including from the Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace and the Pahang Kingdom, Malaysia. These awards demonstrate recognition of her talent and dedication in the music industry. She also became the first Indonesian singer to be contracted by SM Entertainment, a very proud achievement.

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