13-Year-Old Singer Arfa Marqia Releases Debut Single, Her Song is Praised by Jusuf Kalla

Kapanlagi.com - Newcomer singer, Arfa Marqia, has just released her debut single titled Malaikat Pelindungku (My Guardian Angel). Starting from covering songs on her YouTube channel, the 13-year-old singer who is still studying at SMP Muhammadiyah 50, is one step closer to realizing her dreams.

The song, with a touch of blues and a pop atmosphere, was created by Takaeda, former vocalist of Drive, who has previously produced many songs for famous singers. From Nindy, Fatin Shiqdia, Audy, to Titi DJ. It is acknowledged that Malaikat Pelindungku is Takaeda's personal tribute to his mother.

"My mother means someone who is strong in facing her child. She is very patient, I am very grateful to have a mother like her. She is very kind and can teach me to be a good child," said the teenager who has won singing festivals in Jakarta & Bekasi.

What's interesting is that the song also received comments from the 10th and 12th Vice President of Indonesia, Jusuf Kalla. When met at his residence in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, he also has his own hopes for the singer who idolizes Rossa and Raisa.

"The song Malaikat Pelindungku performed by Arfa Marqia is very pleasant to listen to and inspiring." For that, I hope Arfa Marqia can provide inspiration for the younger generation to achieve, so that we can also enjoy," said JK last month.

The music video Malaikat Pelindungku can already be watched on YouTube. "In the music video, I wore a lot of batik clothes to appreciate batik as the distinctive characteristic of Indonesia. Moreover, as I am still young, I want to be an example for other young people throughout Indonesia," he concluded.

(kpl/mhr)