Kapanlagi.com - Sad news has once again struck the Indonesian entertainment world. The singer of Javanese songs, Didi Kempot, has just passed away on Tuesday (5/5) morning. Many feel a loss with the sudden departure of Didi Kempot.
In fact, recently the name of this Solo-born singer has been truly booming among the youth. So much so that many fans have awarded this 53-year-old singer the title 'Godfather of Broken Heart' or 'Father of Heartbreak'.
Here are the facts behind the title 'Godfather of Broken Heart' held by Didi Kempot.
1. Given by His Fans in Solo
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The title 'Godfather of Broken Heart' has indeed been attached to the figure of the singer of the song Stasiun Balapan since 2019. This title was given to Didi Kempot by the initiative of his fans.
As reported by kompas.com, the figure behind the Didi Kempot fan community named Jarkiyo revealed the origin of the title. He recounted that the nickname originated from the Twitter account @AgusMagelangan.
It started from a video when Didi Kempot performed the song Cidro at Taman Balekambang, Solo. Jarkiyo, who attended the concert, also sang with full emotion. Not only that, Jakriyo and his friends also displayed a sign saying 'Bapak Loro Ati Nasional'. The video went viral, and thus the title 'Godfather of Broken Heart' emerged.
2. Fans Call Themselves Sobat Ambyar
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Not only did they give a title to the idol, fans of Didi Kempot also named themselves 'Sobat Ambyar'. Just like fans of other musicians or bands, Sobat Ambyar never misses any performance by Didi Kempot. The presence of Sobat Ambyar, who sings along with deep emotion, often attracts attention, and it is not uncommon for it to go viral.
3. Heartbreaking Songs
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It is not without reason that fans gave the title 'Godfather of Broken Heart' to this legendary campursari singer. It turns out, the title is based on Didi Kempot's songs, which are filled with heart-wrenching lyrics. As we know, Didi Kempot's songs have always been very close to themes of heartbreak, long-distance relationships, and other heart-wrenching themes.
4. Response from Didi Kempot
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In his interview with Gofar Hilman, Didi Kempot was asked about his thoughts on the title 'Godfather of Broken Heart'. There was even a fan who added the word 'Lord' in front of Didi Kempot's name.
On that occasion, the singer, who is also famous in Suriname and the Netherlands, mentioned that he really likes the title. Because, the title also shows that the lyrics of his songs are truly accepted and resonate in the hearts of listeners.
5. Reasons for Creating Heartbreaking Songs
(credit: youtube Gofar Hilman)
Didi Kempot's heartbreaking songs about broken hearts and long-distance relationships are widely accepted among various music lovers. In fact, Didi Kempot's songs in Javanese are also accepted by all groups, including those who do not understand the Javanese language. For example, the songs Cidro, Layang Kangen, Stasiun Balapan, Ambyar, and many more.
In the Ngobam interview, Didi Kempot also explained his reasons for creating songs with themes of heartbreak. According to the Godfather of Broken Heart, heartbreak songs have a close connection with various layers of music lovers. Thus, they are easier to accept and represent the feelings of many people.
These are, among others, 5 facts behind the title 'Godfather of Broken Heart' held by Didi Kempot. Certainly, we all mourn the passing of the singer who successfully made regional language songs widely accepted. Farewell Lord Didi Kempot, Godfather of Broken Heart.
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Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.