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 a different meaning for each musician.

"A hiatus is in accordance with the individual. Some think a hiatus is necessary, while others do not. But maybe it means they are taking 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 are like meditating to get new songs that will be really cool, which they are preparing to release," added Rossa.

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1. Long Hiatus?

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However, Rossa herself admitted 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. Actually, if I do take a break, it’s usually just for a month. That’s the longest," she revealed.

2. Maintain Physical & Mental Health

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

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

3. Lowest Point

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Nevertheless, 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 in her ideas.

"I feel like I am no longer useful in my music career. It's like feeling inferior seeing others doing well, it feels like ideas block. Like what else do I want to create," she said.

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 a career in singing. Rossa is one of the singers with extraordinary vocal abilities and a 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 reflect her popularity and the quality of her music. Additionally, Rossa is known as a high-paid singer, 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 Kingdom of Pahang, Malaysia. These awards demonstrate recognition of her talent and dedication in the music industry. She is also the first Indonesian singer to be contracted by SM Entertainment, a very proud achievement.

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