Launch Single 'Cocote', Siti Badriah's Debut in Rapping and Singing in Javanese

Kapanlagi.com - Dangdut singer Siti Badriah presents a new song titled Cocote (Please Condition) produced by Nagaswara Record. In this single, Siti Badriah, who is familiarly known as Sibad, collaborates with the group RPH (Repoeblic Patah Hati) after a hiatus of approximately 3 years.

"The song Cocote is not an ordinary musical composition. It is an electrifying work that combines melodious Javanese dangdut elements, powerful rap lyrics, and captivating Javanese ethnic nuances," said Yogi, the song's creator, in a press conference for the release of the single Cocote in Jakarta on Wednesday (1/11/2023).

"Through this song, listeners will be taken on a unique musical journey, exploring different cultures in one experience of listening to music," he continued.

1. Admitting to being nervous

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In preparing for her latest single, Siti Badriah admits to being nervous. Besides the fact that it has been quite a while since she released a new song, the single Cocote (Please Condition) is her first work with Javanese lyrics and she was challenged to sing in a rap style.

"This is the first time and if it's difficult, it will definitely be difficult because I have never sung a Javanese song before, here I also rap in Javanese. Yes, there are a few difficulties, because I am mostly assisted by Mas Yogi and Mas Jaya (RPH personnel)," said Siti Badriah.

2. Implied Message

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The song Cocote (Please Condition) contains a message or advice to always maintain one's speech in social interactions. Cocote is a term or idiom that is commonly used in daily conversations among young people in East Java.

Although the word Cocote may sound somewhat harsh when spoken, due to the maturity in accepting it, they do not get angry. Nevertheless, the word 'cocote' means 'lips' that can utter humorous or angry words, so it will be very effective if conditioned to be careful not to say hurtful words or offend others.

"Yes, the lyrics are full of messages and advice, like teaching or informing people that if they have lips or a mouth, they should be taught and conditioned, because your mouth is your weapon," said the singer of the song Lagi Syantik.

Siti Badriah's latest single is now available on various music platforms. The music video can also be enjoyed on the official Nagaswara YouTube account.

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