Salt and Honey Diva Version, Arrangement by Ruth Sahanaya Makes Netizens Amazed

Kapanlagi.com - Social media often becomes a birthplace for new music trends, especially among the youth. One song that is currently going viral is Salt and Honey, performed by Tenxi, Jamsii, and Naykilla. Blending hip-hop, trap, and dangdut genres, this song reached the top position on The Official Indonesia Chart in just two weeks.

A surprise occurred when a legendary diva, Ruth Sahanaya, also performed the song. She posted a video of her singing it on TikTok with her unique arrangement. This immediately attracted public attention, especially from fans of cross-generational music.

Ruth Sahanaya's performance received many positive reactions from netizens. Many commented that her version felt more grand and classy. In fact, some remarked that her distinctive voice elevated the song, giving it a new, deeper impression.

1. Ruth Sahanaya Interested in the Song Salt and Honey

Ruth Sahanaya cover Salt and Honey. (credit:instagram.com/mamauthe)

The virality of the song Salt and Honey seems to have caught the attention of Ruth Sahanaya. The 58-year-old singer expressed her desire to sing the popular song.

In a video uploaded on TikTok on Sunday, February 9, 2025, Ruth said, "Suddenly I want to sing the song that is going viral, but in my version." This statement immediately caught the attention of netizens who were curious about the diva's version of Salt and Honey.

2. Elegant Style and Different Arrangement

Ruth Sahanaya cover Salt and Honey. (credit:instagram.com/mamauthe)

In the video, Ruth Sahanaya appears wearing an elegant orange dress, paired with large glasses of the same color. Her appearance reflects the character of a diva who has been active in the music industry for decades.

With her distinctive melodious and emotional voice, Ruth delivers a segment of the song's lyrics with a new vibe. The arrangement she presents makes the song sound more grand, different from the original version that is more relaxed.

3. Netizens Flooded with Praise

Ruth Sahanaya cover Salt and Honey. (credit:instagram.com/mamauthe)

This video didn't take long to go viral. Netizens immediately flooded the comments section with various responses. Many appreciated Ruth Sahanaya's vocal technique, which remains excellent despite her not being young anymore.

Some of the standout comments include, "You know why she is called a 'diva'?" and "The vibes of the song actually became more expensive."

However, there are also some netizens who prefer the original version of the song. Nevertheless, the majority agree that Ruth Sahanaya's arrangement gives a new color to this song.

4. The Challenge of Singing High Notes at Age 58

Ruth Sahanaya cover Salt and Honey. (credit:instagram.com/mamauthe)

One of the things that amazed netizens is Ruth Sahanaya's ability to perform songs with high notes. In fact, many young singers struggle to achieve high notes consistently.

One netizen commented, "This is really cool, she’s not young anymore + hitting high notes while sitting, this is really hard." This comment shows how solid Ruth's vocal technique still is, even compared to singers of the new generation.

5. Interesting Facts About the Song Salt and Honey

Ruth Sahanaya cover Salt and Honey. (credit:instagram.com/mamauthe)

The song Salt and Honey is not an ordinary song. It has several unique features that make it appealing to many, including Ruth Sahanaya.

This song combines three languages in its lyrics: Indonesian, English, and Javanese. Its beat and melody are referred to as the Gen Z dangdut because they are more modern. The song first went viral on TikTok, used in thousands of creator content.

With more and more singers performing this song, including a diva like Ruth Sahanaya, the popularity of Salt and Honey is predicted to continue to rise.

6. Why is Ruth Sahanaya's version of Salt and Honey considered more grand?

This version feels more grand due to the different arrangement and Ruth Sahanaya's vocal technique, which has a strong character.

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