Vikri Rasta Officially Changes Name to Vikri Rahmat, A Tribute to His Late Father

Kapanlagi.com - The singer who was originally known as Vikri Rasta has now decided to change his stage name to Vikri Rahmat. This decision was made not without reason, but rather due to several personal and strategic considerations.

In an interview with Kapanlagi.com, Vikri shared that one of his main reasons is due to memories of his late father. "At that time, my father passed away after I released the song Nasihat Bapak. He passed away a week after the song came out. So I want to use the name he gave me," said Vikri.

But besides the above reason, it turns out there are still other reasons that were also considered..

1. Bring Negative Stigma

Vikri Rasta officially changed his name to Vikri Rahmat (Photo credit: KapanLagi/Budy Santoso)

In addition to emotional factors, this decision was also influenced by input from management who felt that the name 'Vikri Rasta' carried a negative stigma.

"Honestly, management has started to protest because that name seems to be like an allergy for products to enter. So my wealth is stuck because of that name, bro," Vikri said while laughing.

According to him, the negative stigma makes many products reluctant to collaborate because they are afraid their image will be dragged down. However, the decision to change the name did not take long. Vikri realized the consequences from the beginning and believes that sustenance has been arranged.

"When I decided, I just said Bismillah, sustenance won’t go anywhere. Now, people still know me as Vikri Rahmat, and they quickly became familiar with my new name," he said.

2. Gaining Much Support from Various Parties

Vikri Rasta officially changed his name to Vikri Rahmat (Photo credit: KapanLagi/Budy Santoso)

Behind all of this, there is also encouragement from his close friends who have long protested the name 'Vikri Rasta'. They feel that the name carries a less favorable image, especially in an increasingly professional industry.

"Many products want to enter, but they don’t dare because they are afraid their image will be dragged into it," Vikri explained.

With this new name, Vikri hopes to step further in his career while still upholding the values he believes in.

"For this second album, we are getting more solid, Bismillah wants to preach through music as well," Vikri concluded.

So, that is the reason behind the name change from Vikri Rasta to Vikri Rahmat. Hopefully, with this new name, Vikri can continue to create and bring positive messages in every piece of his work.

(kpl/gtr)