6 Portraits of Dipha Barus, Kunto Aji, and The Adams Collaborating in 'Rima Raga', Presenting a Profound Work that Touches the Hearts of Listeners

Through these daily writings, the lyrics of Rima Raga were formed and became his personal journal in combating the darkest side he faced. When searching for the right vocal to convey this emotional message, the name Kunto Aji immediately came to Dipha's mind.

Without hesitation, Kunto Aji accepted the offer, and the two immediately collaborated on writing the lyrics. Their creative process was intense, involving deep discussions to craft the meaning they wanted to convey. "I want this song to represent what Dipha feels," explained Kunto Aji.

Not only stopping at the lyrics and vocals, Dipha also involved guitarist Andi “Idam” Fauzi and backing vocals from The Adams to enrich the musical color of Rima Raga. The collaboration of these diverse musicians adds a unique dimension to the song. 

The touch of Idam's guitar and The Adams' vocals successfully add emotional strength to this song, creating a distinctive atmosphere that sounds different from Dipha's previous works. According to Dipha, The Adams also brings a cathartic energy to this song. "The Adams serves as backing vocals. Because this song is about things that cannot be expressed, often I can't talk to my closest people about what I feel," said Dipha.

The last part of the song, where Saleh Husein from The Adams contributes a vocal scream, becomes the peak expression of all the pent-up emotions. Saleh Husein from The Adams adds the perspective that music can be a medium for healing for both the creator and the listener. He argues that although music is not a medical remedy, it can function as nourishment for the soul. "We are not in the realm of medicine or psychiatry; we are in the realm of art. The work we release is not medicine, but it might be 'nutrition'," he said.

The single Rima Raga was released through Pon Your Tone, a music label managed by Dipha Barus. The mixing process was handled by Jonathan Pardede and mastering by Sam John from Precise Mastering. Meanwhile, the music video was directed by Anggun Priambodo and Moses Sihombing. Stay tuned for the latest updates about Dipha Barus and other artists only on KapanLagi. If not now, when else?