Andika 'Babang Tamvan' Releases New Single, Talks About Longing and Floods of Netizen Praise

Kapanlagi.com - When talking about Andika Mahesa's songs, surely what comes to mind immediately leads to a series of popular singles during the heyday of Kangen Band. Starting from Tentang Aku, Kau dan Dia, Doy, to Yolanda, which used to be played frequently on the radio and television. This guy, who is synonymous with his tossed bangs hairstyle, seems to be the 'soul' of the band that made his name famous.

The heyday of Kangen Band may have ended, but this guy, who is nicknamed Babang Tamvan by netizens, continues to prove that his life is not just filled with controversies. During the pandemic, Andika released a single on June 24, 2020, titled Tunggu Aku. Talking about patience in holding back longing, Babang Tamvan successfully received a lot of praise from netizens!

1. Having a Different Vibe, Melancholic and Free from Alay

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If you think that Babang Tamvan's released song will have an alay vibe, well, you're wrong! Wait for Me is packed with vibes that are guaranteed to be different. If usually Kangen Band's songs have a melodious rhythm that is often considered alay by netizens, you will find a different atmosphere in this song.

Wait for Me is dominated by acoustic guitar strumming that creates a super melancholic aura. Andika's voice fills the harmonization of this song with simplicity, but it immediately hits the heart. It is truly beyond expectations because you will instantly fall in love when you first listen to it!

2. Inspiration in the Midst of a Pandemic

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Wait for Me invites its listeners to discuss longing, something that is surely experienced in the current situation. In his Instagram post a few days before this single was officially released, Andika revealed that the inspiration for this song was obtained during the pandemic. He described the current condition that makes everyone have to patiently wait to meet their loved ones.

He also shared the unique process of creating the song, which did not involve direct meetings with the songwriter. Nevertheless, the song still feels personal to him. Wait for Me urges everyone to be patient because everything will be fine and we will be able to meet our loved ones again. This single was created by Rishanda Singgih and Ivan Alidiyan. The mixing and mastering process involved Eko Sulistiyo.

Having a profound meaning, Andika's new song has successfully captured the hearts of netizens. Positive praises flooded his social media account. Many netizens think that Andika's song this time is truly amazing.

3. Cool Single Cover

(c) Instagram/babang_andikamahesa

Andika Mahesa seems to want to do a rebranding of himself through this single. Not only creating a single with a new nuance, but the single cover is also cool! With a yellow-themed photo, you can see a portrait of him wearing a yellow hoodie, pants, and white sneakers that reflect the current hypebeast style.

If all this time Babang Tamvan is synonymous with a throw ponytail hairstyle, now you have to get used to Andika's sleek haircut. Yup, this sleek hairstyle with pomade has become Andika's trademark after leaving Kangen Band. So curious, what is the pomade that Babang Tamvan uses to keep his appearance on point? Is there any special product?

Feel like this song is perfect for you? Hurry up and listen to Babang Tamvan's new single, Tunggu Aku. Get ready to get lost in its melody!

(kpl/wri)