'Waiting for an Answer', Elmatu's Special Gift for Beloved Mother

Kapanlagi.com - Singer El Matulessy or better known as Elmatu has enlivened the Indonesian music industry by releasing a recycled single. Yes, the X Factor graduate sang a cover of the song Menanti Sebuah Jawaban originally popularized by the band Padi in 2005.

For Elmatu, re-releasing the song Menanti Sebuah Jawaban is a pride. Not only for himself, but also for his mother who apparently likes the song. He dedicated this song to his mother who is also celebrating her birthday.

"This is not for me alone but this is a birthday gift for my mother, coincidentally my mother is over there. So, why this song? Because this is my mother's favorite song," said Elmatu at Hollywings Kemang, South Jakarta, Wednesday (13/4).

Furthermore, Elmatu admitted that Menanti Sebuah Jawaban also has a story for his love journey. This is what makes him deeply explore the song which is also a soundtrack for the movie UNGU VIOLET.

"Everyone must have experienced waiting for an answer. Especially men must have been waiting for a yes or no answer often. This is very related to me," said Elmatu.

1. New Version of 'Menanti Sebuah Jawaban'

Elmatu and Piyu Padu - Credit: Special

Certainly, the version of Menanti Sebuah Jawaban sung by Elmatu has a different color than the one sung by Padi. Assisted by Rey Putra as the music producer from Holywings Records, Elmatu's version of Menanti Sebuah Jawaban has a new color.

Piyu also praised the talent and ability possessed by Elmatu. He didn't hesitate when asked to make a different version of the song Menanti Sebuah Jawaban by Elmatu.

"I didn't think twice. I saw that Elmatu has talent, proven ability," said Piyu.

2. Under the Umbrella of Hollywings Record

Elmatu and Piyu Padu - Credit: Special

As known, Elmatu is under the umbrella of Holywings Records. As a record business, Holywings Records has provided song releases that fill the music industry in Indonesia since 2020.

Holywings Indonesia hopes that with the presence of Holywings Records, they can build a music ecosystem in Indonesia from the stage to recording musicians.

(kpl/pur/ums)