Netizens Mention Denny Caknan as the Successor of the Late Didi Kempot, Denny Caknan Responds

Kapanlagi.com - In early May 2020, Indonesia was shocked by the news of the passing of the legend, the maestro of campur sari music, Didi Kempot. Of course, this news was very heartbreaking and left a deep wound for the entire Indonesian community because the singer of the song Pamer Bojo had to leave forever.

Therefore, many netizens suddenly mentioned the name of a young man from Ngawi, East Java, namely Denny Caknan, hoping that he could continue and replace Didi Kempot. Not only netizens, but even an Islamic scholar from Yogyakarta who recently guided Deddy Corbuzier to convert to Islam, Gus Miftah, also mentioned that Denny Caknan has great potential to replace the late Didi Kempot.

1. Denny Caknan Feels Burdened

However, for Denny Caknan, it actually becomes a burden for him. Because seeing Didi Kempot's journey in the Indonesian music industry makes him wonder if he can endure and face all eras like the late Didi Kempot.

"Aamiin, yes, I am happy but at the same time, it's a burden that cannot be expressed," said Denny Caknan when met at KLY office, Menteng, Central Jakarta recently.

"He is a legend, very persistent in facing all eras. In this era, they still focus on Javanese songs, it's tough, but for us, will we be strong enough?" he continued.

2. No Similarity

Denny Caknan said that he will never be able to become like the maestro. Because according to him, there is no similarity in musical style between him and Didi Kempot, but they share the same frequency, which is singing songs in Javanese.

"No, Didi Kempot remains Didi Kempot and Denny Caknan remains Denny Caknan. There is no similarity there, but we are in the same frequency, which is Javanese songs," he said.

3. Don't Want to Be Didi Kempot's Replacement

In addition, Denny Caknan firmly stated that he never wants to be a replacement for Didi Kempot. But he will continue to carry on all the works and fight for the art of music in Java by creating new works that will indulge the audience.

"So I don't want to be Didi Kempot. But I will continue a work to fight for the art of music in Java, creating something new in the ears and hearts of the audience, and hopefully it will succeed," he concluded.

(kpl/irf/tmd)