Before He Plunged Into Politics, 6 Nidji's Songs, Sung By Sleigh, Had Become Idols For Young People

JAKARTA - The name Giring Ganesha as the General Chair of the Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI) has been the talk of netizens lately. The strong criticism aimed at the DKI Jakarta government and Anies Baswedan as Governor has divided netizens.

Initially, Giring said that he mentioned a liar and was fired by President Jokowi in his speech on PSI's 7th Anniversary. This statement caused reactions from various parties. Although the name was not mentioned, the figure Giring insinuated was referring to the Governor of DKI Jakarta Anies Baswedan. Remember, Anies was Minister of Education and Culture, before being replaced by Jokowi.

"Indonesia will be gloomy if those who are elected later are liars and have also been fired by Pak Jokowi because they are incompetent at work," said Giring Giring in a speech at the summit of PSI's 7th anniversary event in Jakarta which was also attended by President Jokowi.

Recently, Giring Ganesha visited a prospective Formula E car racing circuit in the Ancol area, North Jakarta. His leg fell into the mud so he had to be helped to lift himself.

“Really not ready. It seems impossible next June can be used properly. Obviously, this event is problematic in all respects,” said Giring in Ancol, Wednesday, January 5.

Giring Ghanesa's popularity is actually not only in the political arena. Before deciding to enter politics, Giring was the vocalist of the band Nidji, which is loved by millennials. These are 6 songs from Nidji's band that Giring sang and made young people fall in love with him.

1. You and Me The most liked debut song in 2006 was titled You and Me. This song is on Nidji's first album entitled Breakthru. This song tells the story of two people who love each other and will not be separated forever.

2. Disco Lazy Time The beat of the music in Nidji's song, Disco Lazy Time further catapulted the name Giring. Giring's joged style in this song by waving his fingers in front of his face is iconic.

This song is about a man who is lonely and longs for a woman. Nidji is one of the most productive bands producing songs in English.

3. Meaning of Friends Next, the song Arti Sahabat is out of the love zone. Nidji brings the moments of friendship to be beautiful. This song is perfect for friends who are about to part.

4. Above the Clouds Still about friendship, the song Above the Clouds became one of the hits from the 5 CM film OST. The lyrics are very uplifting and the popularity of the film makes Nidji even more loved. This song tells the story of a friendship that dares to chase a dream.

5. Let Nidji's next most hit song, Let it be. This song is about someone who gives up his love.

The song Let this be one of the sad songs that Nidji wrote for Loopers who were heartbroken because it turned out that he was the one being chased and kept running and running away.

6. Laskar Pelangi Yups, that's right, this song is the OST for the movie with the same title: Laskar Pelangi. This could be the peak of Giring's career in music with Nidji. In 2008, the film based on this novel hit the box office. The song was sung on various occasions to make Giring more well known.