Last Updated: 31 Dec, 2023 | Views: 339
Age: 53
Profession: Singer
Other Profession(s): Song writer
Famous For: Godfather of Javanese Blues
Higher Education: High School Dropout
About (Profile/Biography)
Didi Kempot (original name is Didik Prasetyo) also known as the Godfather of Javanese Blues, was an Indonesian singer and songwriter. He was 53 years old at the time of his death. Throughout his career, Didi Kempot was known for his unique blend of Javanese and Western music, incorporating elements of blues, rock, and pop into his songs. He released over 40 albums and was beloved by fans across Indonesia, particularly in his home region of Central Java.
Didi Kempot Career:
Didi Kempot First Album: In 1984, Didi Kempot released his first album titled Pedote Kuncung.
Didi Kempot Second Album: In 1987, Didi Kempot released his second album Cintaku Tak Terbatas Waktu, which featured his first hit single, Cidro.
1993-1996: Didi Kempot took a break from his music career and worked as a businessman.
1997: Didi Kempot came back in the music industry with the album Pamer Bojo.
2000: Didi Kempot released the album Kuncung, which featured the hit single Stasiun Balapan.
2003: Didi Kempot collaborated with the Indonesian rock band Slank on the song Virus.
2010: He released the album Sobat Ambyar, which became a huge success and cemented his position as the Godfather of Javanese Blues.
2018: Didi Kempot collaborated with the Indonesian pop singer Nella Kharisma on the song Banyu Langit.
Popular Didi Kempot Songs:
Cidro
Stasiun Balapan
Pamer Bojo
Banyu Langit
Tatu
Ojo Mudik
Tangise Sarangan
Kangen Kowe
Layang Kangen
Trimo Mundur
Didi Kempot Awards:
AMI Award - Best Solo Artist, 2004
AMI Award - Best Solo Album, 2008
AMI Award - Best Dangdut Album, 2010
AMI Award - Lifetime Achievement Award, 2017
Didi Kempot Death:
Didi Kempot died on 5 May 2020 (aged 53) in Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia, due to Cardiac Arrest.
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