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9 Facts about Inul Daratista's Long Road to Success, from Selling Ice and Sleeping Under Trucks - Now Rich with Karaoke and Hotel Business

9 Facts about Inul Daratista's Long Road to Success, from Selling Ice and Sleeping Under Trucks - Now Rich with Karaoke and Hotel Business

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9 Facts about Inul Daratista's Long Road to Success, from Selling Ice and Sleeping Under Trucks - Now Rich with Karaoke and Hotel Business

The name Inul Daratista can now be considered as one of the top dangdut singers. She is often chosen as a judge in various dangdut events. To reach this point, Inul has gone through a long road. She has been working hard since a young age. Let's take a look at the facts behind her struggle!

9 Facts about Inul Daratista's Long Road to Success, from Selling Ice and Sleeping Under Trucks - Now Rich with Karaoke and Hotel Business

Long before she had the desire to become a dangdut singer, Inul was already familiar with hard work. She was not born into a wealthy family, so she had to help with the economy. Starting from selling ice pops, peanuts, and cigarettes, Inul has experienced it all at a young age.

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After that, the world of singing began to be explored by Inul. She used to be a cafe singer with low pay. "I used to be a cafe singer, the pay for cafe singers was cheap. If I'm not mistaken, the fee was 20 thousand. I sang from 9 pm until 2 am," said Inul in February 2020.

9 Facts about Inul Daratista's Long Road to Success, from Selling Ice and Sleeping Under Trucks - Now Rich with Karaoke and Hotel Business

She also tried her career in the capital city. Inul admitted that when she first set foot in Jakarta, she received an offer from a record producer. At that time, Inul was asked to give up her virginity for an album that might not necessarily become popular in the market. Inul Daratista firmly rejected the offer. She remembered her parents' advice to always maintain her dignity.

9 Facts about Inul Daratista's Long Road to Success, from Selling Ice and Sleeping Under Trucks - Now Rich with Karaoke and Hotel Business

In addition to being deceived, Inul was also held captive for more than a month after performing in Batam. Without any money, Inul, who managed to escape, resorted to busking on a ship in order to survive.

9 Facts about Inul Daratista's Long Road to Success, from Selling Ice and Sleeping Under Trucks - Now Rich with Karaoke and Hotel Business

Inul was then married to Adam Suseno. Fate did not improve but Adam still accompanied Inul on and off stage. Starting from waiting for public transportation overnight on the sidewalk to sleeping under their truck, they went through it together.

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When Inul's name soared, the storm did not pass. Controversies about her performances emerged. She was temporarily banned and had disputes with fellow musicians. Yes, at that time, Inul was known for her Goyang Ngebor dance which was often considered vulgar.

9 Facts about Inul Daratista's Long Road to Success, from Selling Ice and Sleeping Under Trucks - Now Rich with Karaoke and Hotel Business

She even went back to East Java. Titiek Puspa is a figure who constantly strengthens her, giving her motivation about Inul's talent. The ups and downs of being a singer have colored Inul's days, and now she has achieved worthy results.

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Now, the woman born on January 21, 1979 has succeeded in becoming the number one singer in Indonesia who remains popular despite her age not being young anymore. In fact, Inul has also made a name for herself as a successful entrepreneur who owns karaoke businesses in various cities.

9 Facts about Inul Daratista's Long Road to Success, from Selling Ice and Sleeping Under Trucks - Now Rich with Karaoke and Hotel Business

Not only that, it turns out Inul also opened a lodging business in her hometown. After entertainment and recreation places, Inul is known to have a hotel. These businesses are managed together with her extended family.