A. Nayaka And Nyoman Paul Present Something Fresh In This Single Place

A. Nayaka with Nyoman Paul (Instagram @manpaularo)

JAKARTA - Rapper A. Nayaka gave a surprise at the end of 2024. He collaborated with the rising singer, Nyoman Paul in a new musical work.

The end of the year is a moment of self-reflection towards what we did a year ago. Bitter, sweet, sad, happy things have been passed, to things that may not match expectations, however, it will all feel fine when we have a comfortable place to go away.

That message was what A. Nayaka wanted to convey in his latest single entitled 'This Place'. A single released under the flag of the record label Universal Music Indonesia.

It's unique and out of habit that A. Nayaka, in this single place, tries to get out of his comfort zone as a rapper who always presents hip-hop work. Yes, in this single A. Nayaka explores its musicality by presenting a single with pop music colors with a touch of folk.

"Trying something new is indeed fun. When starting this project, there may have been some doubt at first, but when discussing with Lafa Pratomo, everything can finally be done and the results make you satisfied," said A. Nayaka in a press statement received by VOI, December 6.

A. Nayaka collaborates with Lafa Pratomo in writing songs and also in the production process. Lafa is known as one of the music producers, arrangers, as well as a reliable songwriter in the Indonesian music industry.

The choice of Nyoman Paul for this collaboration project is not without reason. Nyoman Paul has a very unique voice character and is able to translate this song very comfortably.

When I first listened to this song, one of my followers said, "If there is a featuring, it seems exciting, Nay," finally came the idea to invite Nyoman Paul to this song. Thankfully, he likes the song and is willing to be involved," said A. Nayaka.

When listening to this song for the first time, the most attached thing is the lyrics. In my opinion, the lyrics of this song are very strong and suitable to be listened to at the end of the year. I personally really like the song and want to thank Nayaka for involving me in this song," added Nyoman Paul.

As already mentioned above, the song "This place" tells about the moment to reflect on the journey of our life over the past year towards what has been passed.

From the sound department, this song does carry pop music but is wrapped with a touch of folk and ballad that is comfortable to hear. The guitar voice petition brings a feel of longing, but not sad but more to a calming atmosphere.

The cool thing again, A. Nayaka was able to make the song feel good to listen to, even though the vocal character of the rapper he presented was still on a thick terrace in the song "This place". His combination with Nyoman Paul made this song have lives and flavors in every verse of the lyrics sung. Best!

Not only in audio, A. Nayaka also released this song in the form of an interesting lyric video. With a simple concept, showing himself in a safe and comfortable place for him.

Plus some footage of his activities with Nyoman Paul is also shown in this lyric video. The visual tone is also calm, cool, in accordance with the music he presents. Calm down!

This song is a step for A. Nayaka to try out the pop market in Indonesia after previously focusing on the hip-hop market. Not only for A. Nayaka, this song is also a step for Nyoman Paul, who is on the rise to collaborate with singers from different genres with him.

I hope this song will be a new breakthrough in my musical career. It is not impossible that there will be another different thing in the future. And, I hope those who listen too like it," hoped A. Nayaka.

For those who relate to this song, the hope is that they can be strong and can be the year-end anthem for each listener. Remember, everything will be fine," hoped Nyoman Paul.