39 Years 'Separated', Rhoma Irama Returns to Duet with Rita Sugiarto in His Latest Work

Kapanlagi.com - The names Rhoma Irama and Rita Sugiarto are quite phenomenal in the dangdut music world. How not, their collaboration was so popular in the 1980s era. For dangdut music enthusiasts, the song Darah Muda released in 1975 is certainly so memorable. It was in that song that their collaboration first happened.

After that, they seemed inseparable. Rita joined Soneta from 1976 to 1981. Rita often duets in singing and provides vocals in films starring Rhoma Irama. At least 20 albums were released together. However, in 1981, Rita Sugiarto chose to 'separate' from the King of Dangdut. They both continued their careers.

1. Sing the Song by Rhoma

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Now, after 39 years apart, Rita Sugiarto returns to the 'embrace' of the King of Dangdut. They continue their collaboration that had been on hiatus for decades. From this collaboration, a single titled Tulus Hati Luhur Budi (Sincere Noble Heart) was created by Rhoma Irama.

In this nostalgic project and reunion, the King of Dangdut seems to have found his lost queen. From the music production to the vocal takes, everything is under the strict supervision of the King of Dangdut.

2. Praise for Rita Sugiarto

"Mas Oma (Rita's affectionate nickname for Rhoma) is still the same as before, still detailed and very meticulous. That's why the result of the song is extraordinary," praised Rita Sugiarto.

Curious about the collaboration of these two legendary singers? Stay tuned and watch it on the Rhoma Irama Official YouTube Channel and various digital music platforms in the country.

(kpl/dan/lou)