Release of the Latest Single Titled 'Saestu', Manda is Called Sodiq Monata's Child

Kapanlagi.com - Musician Sodiq Monata, or familiarly known as Cak Sodiq, collaborates with a young singer named Manda to duet in performing the song titled 'Saestu'.

After being released on various digital music platforms, the song 'Saestu' received a positive response. In fact, many commented that Manda is Cak Sodiq's child.

'The response is good. Even on TikTok, many people say that Manda is Cak Sodiq's child,' said Sujana, the director of Positif Art during the celebration of the release of the song 'Saestu' in Cengkareng, West Jakarta, on Wednesday (17/7/2024).

'Yes, she is indeed my child, my protege, ha.ha.ha. It's okay to say she's my child,' Cak Sodiq added.

Cak Sodiq admitted that he is happy to duet with Manda. With this, he can continue his mission to popularize dangdut music among young people. One of them is collaborating with young singers to regenerate campursari songs that are synonymous with regional languages.

'Dangdut music may be synonymous with the older generation, but Manda is brave and willing to sing campursari songs. So, I think this is part of rejuvenating the dangdut music market. Now, young people can participate,' said Cak Sodiq in Jakarta.

1. Impressed with Manda's Intention

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Furthermore, although Manda is still relatively new in the music industry, the 56-year-old man is impressed with her intention and spirit. For Sodiq, it is pointless for a singer to have talent but lack intention and spirit.

Sodiq witnessed this spirit when he saw Manda's perseverance in learning. As a teenager growing up in Jakarta, Sodiq considered Manda to have a quick ability to learn the Javanese accent.

She is willing to learn. If the notation is good, it's just the accent that needs improvement. Well, she is from Jakarta after all. But I am interested in her because of her intention. If you have talent but no intention, it won't amount to anything," he said.

"Saestu" itself tells the story of someone who finds it difficult to forget their past love. Although they both have their own partners, they still hold feelings of love for their ex.

2. Feeling Proud

In addition to "Saestu", Sodiq also created other songs sung by Manda herself. Manda is proud that her debut in the music world has collaborated directly with legendary musicians like the founder of the Monata group.

Manda hopes to continue preserving Javanese music following the footsteps of other young singers like Lala Widi and Niken Salindry.

"If there is nervousness, especially for the first time. But Cak Sodiq always gives advice," she said.

(kpl/glk)