Sri Rossa Roslaina Handiyani,[1] known simply as Rossa in Indonesia and Dato' Sri Rossa in Malaysia,[2] is an Indonesian singer, businesswoman, actress, producer, and presenter.[3] She was born in Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia on 9 October 1978. SM Entertainment, Anugerah Planet Muzik, Asia Pop 40 & Indonesia Media mention that Rossa is the "Queen of Indonesian Pop."[4][5][6][7][8] She is one of the most popular artists in Indonesian and Malay-speaking countries,[9] and the most expensive Indonesian singer in Malaysia and Singapore.[10] She is the best-selling Indonesian artist of all time based on album sales, with over eleven million copies sold in the region until 2021.[11] Rossa has produced numerous hit songs and gained Multi-Platinum Award & Million Award for her albums. Since 1999, her albums have been released in Southeast Asia and also Japan.[12]
Her second compilation album, The Best of Rossa (2011) is included in the 10th list of best-selling albums of all time in Indonesia in 5th place with album sales of more than 2 million copies.[13][14][15] Her solo album Love, Life & Music also broke the Indonesian Record World Museum (MURI) and Indonesia Recording Industry Association (ASIRI) as the highest-selling Indonesian album of all time, with over 100,000 copies of CD sold in a day.[16] Her songs have been used for over 160 soundtrack titles, both for films and soap operas, until 2022. Rossa has won many awards, with a total of more than 120 awards until 2022; she is one of the most awarded Indonesian artists in history.[17]
At the beginning of 2017, Rossa launched her latest album "A New Chapter" which incorporates collaborations with international musicians such as Mitch Allan, Tushar Apte, Fiona Bevan, and others. It was awarded 4× Platinum Awards on 5 October 2017.[18] She also received the "Planet Muzik Special Award (Category : Legend Award)" from Anugerah Planet Muzik in Singapore on 28 October 2018,[19] making her the first Indonesian singer to receive a special award for this category.
Rossa released the album Trilogy Part 1 entitled "Another Journey: The Beginning" which was inspired by various Pop Icons from various generations in February 2023. This album, which was produced by Rossa, immediately received Double Platinum (150,000 copies) in just 22 days after its launch and became the fastest and highest selling album in 2023. Meanwhile, on iTunes this album occupied the No.1 position just a few minutes after its release, as well as becoming the No.1 best-selling pop album for Indonesian female singers. 3 months after its release, this album received 4 times Platinum because it sold more than 300,000 copies.[21]
^Official, Rossa (26 November 2012). "Album "The Best of Rossa" Terjual 2 Juta Keping" [Album “The Best of Rossa” Sold More Than 2 Million Copies]. Rossa Official (in Indonesian). Retrieved 26 November 2012.
^"Bergelimang Berkah, Rossa Belum Puas" [Wallowing in Blessings, Rossa is Not Satisfied]. Liputan6 (in Indonesian). 26 November 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2012.
^Puput, Puji (27 November 2012). "Karir dan Bisnis Rossa Menanjak di 2012" [Rossa's career and business grow up in 2012]. Kapanlagi (in Indonesian). Retrieved 27 November 2012.
^Adhityo, Fajar (9 June 2014). "Album Rossa Raih Penghargaan MURI" [Rossa's Album Get MURI Award]. Kapanlagi (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 12 June 2014. Retrieved 9 June 2014.