Rossa (singer)
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Rossa Roslaina Sri Handayani (born on October 9, 1978 in Sumedang
, West Java
, Indonesia
), popularly known mononymously as Rossa, is an Indonesia
n singer.
Rossa's fame began when she released her first adult album Nada Nada Cinta in 1996. Then, followed by Tegar in 2000 which rocketed Rossa's name in Indonesian music scene. She won a MTV Indonesia Awards 2000 for "Most Favorite Female Artist". Rossa also performed in Asia
n music festival, My Love in Hanoi
, Vietnam
on October 26, 2000.
Rossa graduated from University of Indonesia
, Faculty of Social and Political Science on February 2002. In the same year, she released album Kini which dominated by ballad songs. She received "Best Female Solo Artist" at Indonesian Music Awards (AMI) 2002.
In 2003, Rossa released the repackage album of Kini with a new song, "Malam Pertama", composed by Melly Goeslaw
. This album got Double Platinum in 2004.
At the end of 2004, Rossa released album Kembali with nine progressive-pop songs. This album spawned hit singles "Aku Bukan Untukmu" and "Pudar". This album was certified Platinum only for three months, and six months later this album got Double Platinum. Her single, "Pudar" also gained commercial success in Malaysia. Kembali was released in Malaysia on May 23, 2005 and Rossa held a show in Planet Hollywood, Kuala Lumpur
, Malaysia to promote her album.
On December 2006, Rossa released her greatest-hits compilation album entitled Yang Terpilih. Rossa inserted 3 new songs, "Atas Nama Cinta", "Terlalu Cinta", and "Cinta Tak Termiliki". Yang Terpilih was released in Malaysia on May 16, 2007.
In 2008, Rossa participated in a soundtrack-album for film Ayat Ayat Cinta. She contributed 2 songs, "Ayat Ayat Cinta" and "Takdir Cinta". These singles gave her an Indonesian Music Awards (AMI) 2008 for "Best Pop Female Solo Artist" and a SCTV Awards 2008 for "Famous Singer". She also got an award from Anugerah Industri Muzik, Malaysia for "Best Malay Language Song Performed by Foreign Artist" for her song "Terlalu Cinta". Rossa held her first concert titled "Persembahan Cinta" in Jakarta Convention Center on November 26, 2008. In this concert, Rossa was helped by Indonesian famous composer, Erwin Gutawa
and Jay Subiakto.
In nearly 3 years, Rossa released her self-titled album on January 14, 2009. Her first single, "Terlanjur Cinta", was a duet with Pasha, the vocalist of band Ungu.
On May 2, 2009, Rossa received an award from Anugerah Industri Muzik
, Malaysia again for "Best Malay Language Song Performed by Foreign Artist" category. This time, the award is given for her mega hit single "Ayat-Ayat Cinta". She defeated other 4 nominated songs; "Aku Dan Dirimu" by Ari Lasso & Bunga Citra Lestari
, "Matahariku" by Agnes Monica
, "Bila Rasaku Ini Rasamu" by Kerispatih
, and "Menjaga Hati" by Yovie & Nuno. She also had a duet performance with Faizal Tahir
on that night. Both of them performed "Terlanjur Cinta" and Faizal Tahir's "Cuba".
Sumedang
Sumedang is a town in West Java, Indonesia, approximately 35 km northeast of Bandung.The town is famous for tahu Bungkeng, a local variety of deep fried tofu which was first made by a Chinese immigrant, Ong Kino....
, West Java
West Java
West Java , with a population of over 43 million, is the most populous and most densely populated province of Indonesia. Located on the island of Java, it is slightly smaller in area than densely populated Taiwan, but with nearly double the population...
, Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
), popularly known mononymously as Rossa, is an Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
n singer.
Career
Rossa started singing at age 10 years old when she released her first ever album, Untuk Sahabatku in 1988. This kids album was produced by Dian Records. However, the album failed to gain attention.Rossa's fame began when she released her first adult album Nada Nada Cinta in 1996. Then, followed by Tegar in 2000 which rocketed Rossa's name in Indonesian music scene. She won a MTV Indonesia Awards 2000 for "Most Favorite Female Artist". Rossa also performed in Asia
Asia
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, located primarily in the eastern and northern hemispheres. It covers 8.7% of the Earth's total surface area and with approximately 3.879 billion people, it hosts 60% of the world's current human population...
n music festival, My Love in Hanoi
Hanoi
Hanoi , is the capital of Vietnam and the country's second largest city. Its population in 2009 was estimated at 2.6 million for urban districts, 6.5 million for the metropolitan jurisdiction. From 1010 until 1802, it was the most important political centre of Vietnam...
, Vietnam
Vietnam
Vietnam – sometimes spelled Viet Nam , officially the Socialist Republic of Vietnam – is the easternmost country on the Indochina Peninsula in Southeast Asia. It is bordered by China to the north, Laos to the northwest, Cambodia to the southwest, and the South China Sea –...
on October 26, 2000.
Rossa graduated from University of Indonesia
University of Indonesia
The Universitas Indonesia, is a state, comprehensive world class university located in Depok, West Java and Salemba, Jakarta, Indonesia. Universitas Indonesia is the oldest tertiary-level educational institution in Indonesia...
, Faculty of Social and Political Science on February 2002. In the same year, she released album Kini which dominated by ballad songs. She received "Best Female Solo Artist" at Indonesian Music Awards (AMI) 2002.
In 2003, Rossa released the repackage album of Kini with a new song, "Malam Pertama", composed by Melly Goeslaw
Melly Goeslaw
Mellyana Goeslaw Hoed , better known by her stage name Melly Goeslaw, is an Indonesian singer and songwriter. She began singing while in the fifth grade, then began writing songs and took work as a backing vocalist for Elfa Secioria in high school. This led to her family and her moving to Jakarta...
. This album got Double Platinum in 2004.
At the end of 2004, Rossa released album Kembali with nine progressive-pop songs. This album spawned hit singles "Aku Bukan Untukmu" and "Pudar". This album was certified Platinum only for three months, and six months later this album got Double Platinum. Her single, "Pudar" also gained commercial success in Malaysia. Kembali was released in Malaysia on May 23, 2005 and Rossa held a show in Planet Hollywood, Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and the second largest city in Malaysia by population. The city proper, making up an area of , has a population of 1.4 million as of 2010. Greater Kuala Lumpur, also known as the Klang Valley, is an urban agglomeration of 7.2 million...
, Malaysia to promote her album.
On December 2006, Rossa released her greatest-hits compilation album entitled Yang Terpilih. Rossa inserted 3 new songs, "Atas Nama Cinta", "Terlalu Cinta", and "Cinta Tak Termiliki". Yang Terpilih was released in Malaysia on May 16, 2007.
In 2008, Rossa participated in a soundtrack-album for film Ayat Ayat Cinta. She contributed 2 songs, "Ayat Ayat Cinta" and "Takdir Cinta". These singles gave her an Indonesian Music Awards (AMI) 2008 for "Best Pop Female Solo Artist" and a SCTV Awards 2008 for "Famous Singer". She also got an award from Anugerah Industri Muzik, Malaysia for "Best Malay Language Song Performed by Foreign Artist" for her song "Terlalu Cinta". Rossa held her first concert titled "Persembahan Cinta" in Jakarta Convention Center on November 26, 2008. In this concert, Rossa was helped by Indonesian famous composer, Erwin Gutawa
Erwin Gutawa
Erwin Gutawa is an Indonesian composer and father of Gita Gutawa. In 1985, he started his professional music career by joining the jazz band Karimata, later becoming an independent composer in 1991. As a composer, he won the 1992 Midnight Sun Song Festival in Finland together with Ruth Sahanaya...
and Jay Subiakto.
In nearly 3 years, Rossa released her self-titled album on January 14, 2009. Her first single, "Terlanjur Cinta", was a duet with Pasha, the vocalist of band Ungu.
On May 2, 2009, Rossa received an award from Anugerah Industri Muzik
Anugerah Industri Muzik
Anugerah Industri Muzik , is Malaysia's music award-giving ceremony. It is the Malaysia's equivalent of Grammy.-Best Album:-Best Song:...
, Malaysia again for "Best Malay Language Song Performed by Foreign Artist" category. This time, the award is given for her mega hit single "Ayat-Ayat Cinta". She defeated other 4 nominated songs; "Aku Dan Dirimu" by Ari Lasso & Bunga Citra Lestari
Bunga Citra Lestari
Bunga Citra Lestari , also known as BCL, is an Indonesian pop singer and actress. She is known for her powerful singing voice.-Career:...
, "Matahariku" by Agnes Monica
Agnes Monica
Agnes Monica is an Indonesian recording artist and actress. Born in Jakarta, Indonesia, she started her career in entertainment industry at the age of six as a child singer. She has recorded three albums which established herself as one of the most popular child singers in the 1990s...
, "Bila Rasaku Ini Rasamu" by Kerispatih
Kerispatih
Kerispatih is an Indoneisan pop band. Founded in 2003, as of 2010 they have released five albums, three going platinum.-History:Kerispatih was founded on 21 April 2003. They started by playing ethnic Indonesian music, releasing their first album, Gulalikustik, in 2004...
, and "Menjaga Hati" by Yovie & Nuno. She also had a duet performance with Faizal Tahir
Faizal Tahir
-Career achievements and awards:One In A Million*1st Runner-UpERA Awards* Popular Rock Song chosen by the listeners Anugerah Planet Muzik 2008* Best New Male Artiste* Most Popular Male ArtisteAnugerah Industri Muzik 15...
on that night. Both of them performed "Terlanjur Cinta" and Faizal Tahir's "Cuba".
Studio album
- 1988: Untuk Sahabatku (Kids album)
- 1990: Gadis Lugusan (Kids album)
- 1996: Nada Nada Cinta
- 1999: Tegar
- 2000: Hati Yang Terpilih
- 2002: Kini
- 2004: Kembali
- 2006: Yang Terpilih
- 2009: Rossa
- 2010: Harmoni: Jalinan Nada & Cerita