RAN (band)

RAN
OriginJakarta, Indonesia
Genres
Years active2006–present
LabelsUniversal Music Indonesia
Members
  • Rayi
  • Asta
  • Nino
Websitewww.ranforyourlife.com

RAN is an Indonesian pop rock band formed in Jakarta, Indonesia in November 2006.[1] The group comprises Rayi Putra Rahardjo (vocals/rap), Astono "Asta" Andoko (guitars), and Anindyo "Nino" Baskoro (vocals), the group name taken from the members' initials.[1][2] Their music combines elements of jazz, R&B, rock, hip-hop, and funk.[2][3]

They released their debut album, RAN for Your Life, in 2007, from which the successful single "Pandangan Pertama" was taken.[2][4] They also had a hit with "Dekat di Hati".[5][6] They have gone on to release four more albums.

In November 2015, they collaborated with Kahitna on the single "Salamku Untuk Kekasihmu Yang Baru".[5]

Putra has also recorded as a solo artist.[7]

  1. ^ a b Arditya, Andreas D. (7 February 2014). "RAN rides the current with new album". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
  2. ^ a b c True, Chris. "RAN | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
  3. ^ "Saatnya Pop Kreatif Bangkit" [This is the time for pop creative rising up]. Kompas (in Indonesian). 25 January 2009. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  4. ^ "Guess what?: RAN shares plans for the New Year". The Jakarta Post. 18 December 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
  5. ^ a b "Pop Band RAN Collaborates With Kahitna on New Single". Jakarta Globe. November 2016. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
  6. ^ Faiz, Dhio (30 August 2015). "RAN Bawa Pop R&B ke Indonesian Jazz Festival 2015" [RAN brings Pop R&B to 2015 Indonesian Jazz Festival]. CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  7. ^ Makhsara, Ivan (13 December 2016). "Exclusive: Berkolaborasi dengan Rayi Putra dan A. Nayaka, Emir Hermono Rilis Single Baru" [Exclusive: Collaborate with Rayi Putra and A. Nayaka, Emir Hermono releases new single]. Rolling Stone Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2 January 2017.