Facts About Raisa's Career Journey: From Café Singer to Indonesian Pop Diva

Kapanlagi.com - Raisa Andriana, better known as Raisa, is one of the most influential female singers in the Indonesian music industry. Her soft voice, distinctive vocal character, and strong love-themed songs have earned Raisa a special place in the hearts of music enthusiasts in the country.

Raisa's career journey has been long and consistent, from small stages to becoming a national pop icon. Let's take a look at the details together..

1. The Beginning of Her Career and the Explosion of Popularity

Raisa at the beginning of her career

Raisa was born in Jakarta on June 6, 1990. Since childhood, she has been familiar with music. Raisa grew up listening to various genres, ranging from pop, R&B, jazz, to soul.

Her interest in singing became stronger during her teenage years. She is known as a perfectionist, hard worker, and someone who maintains the quality of the works released to the public.

Before gaining widespread recognition, Raisa started her career by singing in various cafes and small events. She also joined a vocal group formed by Andi Rianto, which provided her with a lot of professional music experience. From here, Raisa began to be recognized by musicians and producers, until she finally decided to pursue a solo career.

The turning point for Raisa occurred when she released her first single titled Serba Salah in 2010. This song immediately attracted attention due to its honest lyrics and Raisa's vocals, which sounded mature despite her young age.

2. Viral and Iconic Songs

Raisa's songs are going viral

After Serba Salah, Raisa's name skyrocketed. Many of her works have become phenomenal hits, such as Apalah Arti Menunggu, Could It Be, Jatuh Hati, Firasat, LDR, Kali Kedua, to Tentang Dirimu. The song Tentang Dirimu even became one of Raisa's most phenomenal works and is often referred to as the best farewell song in modern Indonesian music.

Raisa's strength lies in her ability to convey emotions through simple yet impactful songs. Her songs are often used as soundtracks for life, ranging from love stories, heartbreak, to the process of making peace with oneself.

3. Raisa's Discography

AMBIVERT, Raisa's latest album

So far, Raisa has released several studio albums, each with a clear concept and color. Raisa's album collection includes:

Raisa (2011)

Heart to Heart (2013)

Handmade (2016)

It’s Personal (2019)

Live At Stadion Utama Gelora Bung Karno (2024)

ambiVert (2025)

As time goes on, Raisa has become bolder in exploring modern pop and R&B genres, marking her musical maturity phase. Each album shows Raisa's musical development, from romantic pop to a more mature and personal sound exploration.

4. Awards and Achievements

Raisa is now the pop diva of the homeland

Throughout her career, Raisa has won many prestigious awards in the Indonesian music industry. She has won several times in the Best Female Solo Singer, Best Album, and Best Song categories at various national music events. In addition, Raisa is also known as one of the singers with the most successful solo concerts in Indonesia, including large-scale concerts in stadiums.

Her achievements are not just about trophies, but also about her consistency in staying relevant in the music industry for over a decade without losing her appeal. Amazing!

5. Raisa at KLBB 2026

Raisa performed as the headliner on the 2nd day of the KLBB Festival 2026 (Credit: KLY)

The good news is that Raisa will be holding another grand solo concert this year, which will be just as impressive as the previous ones. However, she is still keeping the date and concept a secret.

But don't worry, because Raisa will soon perform at one of the coolest concerts, namely the KapanLagi Buka Bareng Festival 2026. This event, presented by KapanLagi Youniverse (KLY), will be held for two consecutive days, on February 28 and March 1, 2026.

Raisa herself will perform on the second day, which is Sunday (3/1/2026), along with several other amazing performers, such as Walil, Pasming Based, Rumahsakit, Feel Koplo, and a few others that will be announced soon.

For those of you who haven't gotten your tickets yet, make sure you don't miss out! Tickets can be purchased on the official site klbbfestival.com.

(kpl/gtr)