Proud to Sing a Song by Her Father's Friend, Audy Item Releases 'Tobat' Song

Kapanlagi.com - After a hiatus in the Indonesian music industry, singer Paula Allodya Item or better known as Audy Item has released her latest song titled Tobat. This song is a work of the late singer Dodo Zakaria, which was popularized by the late Chrisye in 1985.

Tobat tells the story of someone's dark journey until reaching a point where they find a way to get back on the right path. Through "Tobat," Audy opens up her musical journey again and prepares to release a new album. The wife of actor Iko Uwais is happy to be able to bring back one of the songs from Chrisye's album Hip Hip Hura.

"This is a song by my dad's friend, Dodo Zakaria. I'm happy and proud to be able to give something new to the listeners," said Audy in a virtual press conference on Tuesday (19/4/2022).

1. Not Many Know

Audy © dok.VID

Indeed not many people know about the song Tobat. However, this song is just as good as the other songs by the late Chrisye, especially in the album HIP HIP HURA. So, what made the mother of two interested in singing the song Tobat again?

"Many people don't know this song either, they only know other songs. I'm interested because the song is so good, and the lyrics are touching. The music is very sweet and the lyrics are dark," she said.

"I was looking for a song that suited my voice character. And I was interested in a song by the late Chrisye, titled Tobat," added Audy.

2. VID Program

Unlike Audy's previous releases, the single Tobat was released through the VID (Indonesia Validation And Distribution) song licensing program from Eventori.

"I was interested in participating in the (VID) program and also something new, I was offered to choose the song that was suitable for me," said Audy.

3. More Fresh

Audy © dok.VID

The song Tobat sung by Audy is certainly different from the original version. This is because the song is packaged in a fresher and more contemporary way through the hands of young musician Ray Prasetya who was appointed to arrange the single.

"I want to perform it with all my heart with new music. During the recording, I really immersed myself in the lyrics of this song, which turned out to be quite meaningful," said Audy.

4. Easy Production

On the same occasion, Ivan Edbert, as the Business Manager of VID (Indonesia Validation and Distribution) Eventori explained that the process of producing Audy's song Tobat did not encounter difficulties.

"For the recording process of the song Tobat, Audy did not encounter many difficulties. She explored each note so that it could be sung perfectly by Audy. The song Tobat is perfect for this year's Ramadan atmosphere and is one of the chosen religious songs, along with other Indonesian religious songs," added Ivan Edbert.

5. Release of Two Other Singers

Fatima © dok.VID

It is known that VID (Indonesia Validation and Distribution) Eventori is a platform for young creators and musicians to advance. In addition to releasing the song Tobat, VID Eventori also released two other talented young singers.

The first is Siti Saniyah, also known as Saniyah, who was born in Jakarta on October 23, 2000. Saniyah grew up in a family mostly consisting of athletes. Her aunt, Irawati Moerid, is known as a former national tennis athlete.

Saniyah was also a junior tennis athlete, but had to stop in 2015 to focus on singing. Through VID, Saniyah released a single popularized by Sabyan Gambus to liven up this year's Eid al-Fitr atmosphere.

The second is Fatima Shebiya, an 11-year-old girl who realized her dream of recording, releasing on Spotify and other digital streaming platforms, and making a music video. She sang a cover of Sabyan Gambus' hit song Ya Maulana and collaborated with Mila JJ.

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