The Profile of Mesa Hira, Who Became More Known After Her Fierce Performance on Indonesian Idol 2025, Called the New Generation Lady Rocker of Indonesia

Kapanlagi.com - The year 2025 became a golden moment for Mesa Hira, a contestant from Medan who managed to capture the public's attention through the 13th season of Indonesian Idol. With an energetic stage style and a distinctive rock vocal character, her name is now a hot topic among music lovers in the country. Her journey in the music world is quite unique, as it began from a daily job unrelated to music.

Mesa Hira is known for her bold stage performances and consistency in delivering high-technique songs. Many viewers and judges have also referred to her as the "Lady Rocker" of the new generation of Indonesia. Raised in a family that loves rock music, she has been able to turn the Indonesian Idol stage into a space for passionate and character-filled expression.

With a mix of Indonesian-Pakistani blood and a background as a barista, Mesa proves that perseverance and a strong musical identity can lead her to break into the Top 3 of Indonesian Idol 2025. This article summarizes Mesa Hira's journey chronologically, from the initial auditions to the Top 4 round.

1. The Beginning of Mesa Hira's Career and Background

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Mesa Hira was born with the full name Meisya Syahirah on May 18, 2006, and hails from Medan, North Sumatra. She has a mix of Indonesian-Pakistani heritage and grew up in a family that instilled a love for rock music from a young age.

Before performing on the big stage, Mesa participated in the Polri Non-Commissioned Officer selection to meet her family's expectations. However, when she failed to pass, she did not give up; instead, she chose to become a barista while continuing to hone her musical talent autodidactically.

2. Auditioning with Her Own Original Song

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Mesa took her first steps in Indonesian Idol with a bold performance: performing her own original song titled Crazyness In My Soul. This song showcases her originality and bravery as a singer and songwriter.

In the early stages, she also sang several international songs such as Wrecking Ball (Miley Cyrus) and Ain't No Sunshine (Bill Withers). Her ability to master high vocal techniques immediately captured the judges' attention from the start.

3. Shining Bright Even in Less Than Ideal Conditions

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In the Road to the Spectacular Show round, which took place on Monday, January 20, 2025, Mesa performed the song Satu Hati by Dewa 19. At that time, she was not feeling well due to a cold, but she still performed with high spirits.

Her consistency allowed Mesa to break through to the Spectacular round and become one of the favored contestants. The judges praised her bravery in maintaining her performance even though her voice changed due to illness.

4. List of Songs by Mesa Hira that Rock the Stage

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Mesa is known for never playing it safe in song selection. She brings rock arrangements to pop songs like Salahkah Aku Terlalu Mencintaimu (Ratu) and Shallow (Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper). One of her most iconic performances was when she sang Jar of Hearts and Always Remember Us This Way.

Here is a list of songs performed by Mesa in Indonesian Idol Season 13:

• Audition: Crazyness In My Soul (original song)
• Elimination 1: Wrecking Ball - Miley Cyrus
• Elimination 2: Ain't No Sunshine - Bill Withers
• Elimination 3: Always Remember Us This Way - Lady Gaga
• Live Showcase: Salahkah Aku Terlalu Mencintaimu - Ratu
• Final Showcase: Jar of Hearts - Christina Perri
• Top 15: Satu Hati - Dewa 19
• Spectacular Show 3: Separuh Aku - Noah
• Spectacular Show 4: Shallow
• Top 7: Cinta Terakhir - Ari Lasso
• Top 6: Keterlaluan - The Potters
• Top 5: Merindu Lagi - Yovie & Nuno and Die With A Smile - Lady Gaga
• Top 4: Sayangnya - Juicy Luicy and Jamila

5. Lady Rocker who made it to the Top 3 of Indonesian Idol

Unique facts about Mesa Hira that are rarely known (credit:instagram.com/indonesianidolid/meisya.syahirah)

Mesa is now entering the Top 3 round along with Fajar Noor and Shabrina Leanor. In the concert scheduled for May 5, 2025, only two out of the three finalists will advance to the Grand Final.

On social media, Mesa actively shares moments from her journey through her Instagram account @meisya.syahirah. Support from netizens is strong in every post, especially when she advanced past the Top 4 and Top 5 rounds.

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