Mark Natama Presents a Romance Class Through “EP Bachelor of Romance”

Kapanlagi.com - Singer and songwriter Mark Natama releases Bachelor of Romance, an EP that encapsulates an emotional journey and lessons about various forms of love. Written by Mark Natama and assisted by several collaborators including Beraldy Dean, Racka Fandiana, and Rendy Pandugo, this work becomes the most honest and personal recording of his career.

Through Bachelor of Romance, which literally translates to Bachelor of Romance, Mark describes this EP as a summary of his love learning over the past few years. He analogizes his emotional journey as akin to a college process filled with failures, repetitions, searching for direction, until he can finally hold onto hope to graduate as the best version of himself.

"Despite many failures, all of it became a lesson. For me, love is vast. It's not just for partners, but also for friends, family, and those who are always present and ready to help me. I wrote all the songs on this EP as honestly as possible. I hope it can also showcase the vulnerable side that has always been in me. I hope this EP can provide a breath of fresh air and prove that men also have space to be vulnerable," Mark explained.

1. Presenting the Dynamics of Love

Containing six songs, Bachelor of Romance presents the dynamics of love from various perspectives. With "Forget" as the main single of this EP, marking a new chapter in Mark Natama's musical journey, this song is an emotionally charged R&B track that captures the feeling of being trapped in memories. In this song, he realizes that no matter how hard he tries, it will never be enough for someone who does not love him back. Yet, despite knowing this reality, he still finds it difficult to let go of the past.

Another highlight on this EP is would u be mine?, where Mark Natama collaborates with Rendy Pandugo, who also serves as a co-writer and producer. Wrapped in a warm pop-R&B vibe, this song feels like a gentle invitation to start something new, full of hope, yet still carrying the vulnerability of a human being. With intimate vocals and English lyrics, this song becomes an emotional turning point in the EP. These two songs stand on two different sides of emotion: one about the difficulty of letting go, the other about the courage to open up again, reflecting the duality that serves as the common thread in this EP.

2. Plan Your Studies in America

The series of songs in Bachelor of Romance serves as a documentation of Mark's growth as a songwriter and singer. From questioning the meaning of love, experiencing heartbreak, to finding the courage to open up again, this EP captures moments that are familiar to anyone who has ever fallen in love, failed, and ultimately dared to try again.

Along with the release of his latest EP, Mark Natama also announced his plans to continue his studies in the United States. This decision marks a new phase in his life, both personally and professionally, as a commitment to continue growing and exploring himself, both in and out of music. Just like college, the journey of love is certainly full of tests, repetitions or remedials, and unexpected assignments, but it is precisely through this process that we learn. Through this work, Mark reminds us that love also has its own curriculum, and everyone has their own time to graduate as the best version of themselves.

(kpl/pur)