Epic Collaboration of Maliq & D'Essentials with Rhoma Irama at Pestapora 2025

Performing starting at 16:45 WIB, Maliq & D'Essentials were appointed as the opening act. They immediately shocked the audience by performing hit songs by Rhoma Irama such as Judi, Begadang, and Penasaran with their distinctive arrangements.

"Thank you for being here since 8 AM. Who is here for Friday prayers?" greeted Angga Puradiredja, the vocalist of Maliq & D’Essentials from the stage.

Angga then explained the special performance concept that they would present that afternoon. "This afternoon we will do something we have never done before. We will sing Rhoma Irama's songs together with Soneta Group and also sing along with Rhoma Irama," he said.

It was then Rhoma Irama and Soneta's turn to take over the stage. The King of Dangdut immediately praised the new arrangement presented by Maliq & D’Essentials.

"Maliq Maliq, Masyaallah. This is after my song was messed up by him. But it turned out cool, right?" said Rhoma Irama, greeted by cheers of agreement from the audience.

Not to be outdone, Rhoma Irama proved his class by performing popular songs by Maliq & D’Essentials, including Kumpul Bocah, Kita Bikin Romantis, and Senja Teduh Pelita

"How does it feel to sing Senja at dusk, look at that, the sky becomes orange," said Rhoma, which made the audience even more entertained.

In between his performances, Rhoma again expressed praise for his collaborator.

"With music, the peaceful world becomes noisy, especially when Maliq is around. If there's no Maliq, the world is quiet, so it's not fun," said Rhoma, which was met with laughter from the audience

As a climax, the members of Maliq & D'Essentials returned to the stage. Together with Rhoma Irama and Soneta, they closed this historic collaboration by performing the legendary song Mirasantika.

This performance successfully made the entire audience dance and sing along, becoming one of the unforgettable moments at Pestapora 2025.