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Kunto Aji
Aji in 2017
Background information
Birth nameKunto Aji Wibisono
Born (1987-01-04) 4 January 1987 (age 37)
Sleman, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
GenresPop[1]
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2008–present
Labels
  • Rancang Rencana
  • Juni
Spouse
Dewi Syariati
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(m. 2015)​

Kunto Aji Wibisono (born 4 January 1987) is an Indonesian singer and songwriter. He took part in the fifth season of Indonesian Idol in 2008 and finished fourth.

He had his breakthrough after releasing his debut single, "Terlalu Lama Sendiri" in 2014, followed by his debut studio album Generation Y a year later.

Career

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In 2008, Aji began his musical career after finishing in fourth place in the fifth season of Indonesian Idol. Fifteen years later, he revealed in an interview that he got chosen to audition by the producers through a "special track" because he had previously served as the vocalist of his high school band.[2] In 2010, he formed a boy band BoyzIIIBoys with fellow vocalists Teddy Adhitya, Adera, and Beboy.[3] They gained recognition on YouTube after uploading videos of them singing covers.[4]

Aji independently released his debut single, "Terlalu Lama Sendiri" in 2014.[5] The single garnered regional recognition as it won Best Song – Indonesia at the 14th Anugerah Planet Muzik and Aji himself won the award for Best New Male Artist.[6] He was also nominated for the Best New Artist at the 18th Annual Anugerah Musik Indonesia, but lost to Isyana Sarasvati.[7] In April 2015, he released a second single "Pengingat", co-written by jazz musician Barry Likumahuwa.[8] In November 2015, he released a third single titled "Ekspektasi" alongside a music video starring model Ayu Gani.[9] His debut studio album Generation Y was released on 17 November 2015, which encapsulates the daily life of millennials and quarter-life crisis.[10]

In 2017, Aji released the lead single of his upcoming studio album, "Konon Katanya", which explores the theme of choosing the right path in life.[11] It marks his first release after signing a record contract with Juni Records which was co-founded by Raisa.[12] On 14 September 2018, he released his sophomore album, Mantra Mantra, which delves into mental health issues, particularly focusing on overthinking, alongside "Topik Semalam" as its second single.[13] The album was met with critical acclaim and accolades. It won the Album of the Year at the 2019 Anugerah Musik Indonesia.[14] Fellow Indonesian singer Hindia cited the album as an inspiration for him to start working on his debut solo studio album, Menari dengan Bayangan which was released a year later.[15] On 5 February 2019, "Rehat" was picked as the album's third single, alongside a compilation music video featuring fan submissions.[16] "Pilu Membiru", a track which addressed about loss and grief, was picked as the album's final single on 13 November 2019. The music video, titled Pilu Membiru Experience, featured mindfulness practicioner Adjie Santosoputro and three fans who shared their tales of grief. The three stories were narrated by Najwa Shihab, Nadin Amizah, and Iqbaal Ramadhan.[17] Pilu Membiru Experience was also released as an extended play on the same day.[18]

Aji released a single in 2020, "Selaras" with singer Nadin Amizah as a partnership with IM3 Ooredoo.[19] In 2022, he released a single titled "Salam Pada Rindu".[20] On 31 August and 1 September 2023, Aji held intimate shows, Sowan Album III, to showcase his upcoming third studio albums.[21] On 14 September 2023, he released his third studio album titled Pengantar Purifikasi Pikir.[22] Aji held an early morning concert, URUP 2024, on 1 January 2024 at the Asram Edupark, Yogyakarta.[23]

Personal life

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Aji married his girlfriend Dewi Syariati on 6 December 2015.[24] Dewi gave birth to their son, Badha, in 2016.[25] In 2023, the couple welcomed their second child, Migunani.[26]

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • Generation Y (2015)
  • Mantra Mantra (2018)
  • Pengantar Purifikasi Pikir (2023)

Extended plays

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  • Pilu Membiru Experience (2019)

Singles

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List of singles, showing year released and album name
Title Year Album
"Terlalu Lama Sendiri" 2015 Generation Y
"Pengingat"
"Ekspektasi"
"Akhir Bulan" 2016
"Mercusuar" 2017
"Konon Katanya" Mantra Mantra
"Topik Semalam" 2018
"Rehat" 2019
"Pilu Membiru"
"Selaras"
(with Nadin Amizah) 		2020 Non-album singles
"Salam Pada Rindu" 2022
"Jangan Melamun Saat Hujan" 2023 Pengantar Purifikasi Pikir
"Hiduplah Sebelum Mati" 2024 Non-album single

References

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  1. ^ "Kunto Aji Sajikan Musik Pop Beragam di Album Debut". Detik.com. 2 April 2015. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  2. ^ Budoyo, Raja Alif Adhi (8 February 2023). "Kunto Aji Keceplosan Bongkar 'Dapur' Indonesian Idol, Ada Jalur Khusus". Medcom. Archived from the original on 4 October 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  3. ^ Etona, Fari (27 November 2018). "Tulus Dan Gelombang Baru Penyanyi Solo Pria Muda Di Indonesia". Pophariini. Archived from the original on 4 October 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  4. ^ Ayu, Dyar (19 September 2022). "Menilik Karya Teddy Adhitya, Penyanyi Langit Favoritku Asal Jogja". IDN Times. Archived from the original on 4 October 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  5. ^ Fadli, Fauzan (27 June 2015). "Ini Dia Pesan Tersembunyi dari Lagu "Terlalu Lama Sendiri"". Hipwee. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  6. ^ Wawan (11 October 2015). "Musisi Indonesia Berjaya di Anugerah Planet Muzik 2015, Ini Daftar Lengkap Pemenangnya". Jawa Pos. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  7. ^ Wahyu, Raynaldi (22 September 2015). "Jadi Nomine AMI Awards, Kunto Aji akan Buktikan Lewat Album". Okezone. Archived from the original on 4 October 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  8. ^ Prameswari, Esthia (12 May 2015). "Kunto Aji bahas passion generasi muda di lagu barunya". I-Radio. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  9. ^ "Ekspektasi Kunto Aji". Hai. 2 December 2015. Archived from the original on 4 October 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  10. ^ Alpito, Agustinus Shindu (17 November 2015). "Akhirnya, Kunto Aji Lepas Album Generation Y". Medcom. Archived from the original on 4 October 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  11. ^ Yuniar, Nanien (23 November 2017). Monalisa (ed.). "Konon Katanya, single terbaru Kunto Aji dari album kedua". Antara. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  12. ^ Haniy, Sakinah Ummu (7 June 2017). "Ini alasan Kunto Aji bergabung ke manajemen Raisa". Rappler. Archived from the original on 4 October 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  13. ^ "Bareng Empat Produser, Kunto Aji Luncurkan Album Mantra-Mantra". Liputan 6. 14 September 2018. Archived from the original on 20 December 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  14. ^ Al Farisi, Baharudin (28 November 2019). Pangerang, Andi Muttya Keteng (ed.). "Mantra Mantra Kunto Aji Dinobatkan sebagai Album Terbaik AMI Awards 2019". Kompas. Archived from the original on 10 March 2022. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  15. ^ Tionardus, Melvina (15 July 2020). Setiawan, Tri Susanto (ed.). "Ada Suara Kunto Aji di Lagu Setengah Tahun Ini, Hindia Sangat Terbantu". Kompas. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  16. ^ Gafara, Ghesa (6 February 2019). "Istirahatkan Badan dan Pikiran Melalui Video Klip Terbaru Kunto Aji "Rehat"". USS Feed. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  17. ^ Kurniawan, Muhammad Agung (21 November 2019). "Lewat Video Klip "Pilu Membiru", Kunto Aji Ajak Penggemarnya Berbagi Kisah Mendalam". Whiteboard Journal. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  18. ^ "Review Album: Kunto Aji - 'Pilu Membiru Experience'". CNN Indonesia. 14 November 2019. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  19. ^ Putri, Anindya Roswita, ed. (4 December 2020). "IM3 Ooredoo Bersama Kunto Aji & Nadin Amizah Rilis "Kado" Akhir Tahun". IDN Times. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  20. ^ Yundhika, Rakha Syahid (12 July 2022). "'Salam Pada Rindu', Cara Manis Kunto Aji Mengenang Momen Bersama Keluarga". Kumparan. Archived from the original on 4 October 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  21. ^ Dewangkara, Raka (14 August 2023). "Kunto Aji Sambut Album Ketiga dengan Showcase Intim". Pophariini. Archived from the original on 6 April 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  22. ^ Dewangkara, Raka (14 September 2023). "Bertumbuh Jadi Tema Besar Album Ketiga Kunto Aji". Pophariini. Archived from the original on 4 October 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  23. ^ Manuel, Gerald (5 January 2024). "Matahari Pertama 2024 bersama Kunto Aji di Yogyakarta". Pophariini. Archived from the original on 6 April 2024. Retrieved 6 April 2024.
  24. ^ Tresnady, Tomi (9 December 2015). "Kunto Aji dan Dewi Syariati Telah Menikah". Suara. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  25. ^ Setiawan, Tri Susanto (22 December 2016). "Kunto Aji Butuh Bantuan Mertua". Kompas. Archived from the original on 5 April 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
  26. ^ Angelina, Tarida (14 February 2023). "2 Minggu Lahir, Kunto Aji Umumkan Nama Anak Kedua". VOI. Archived from the original on 4 October 2024. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
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