JAKARTA - Singer-songwriter from the 12th season of Indonesian Idol, Olivia Nelbra Rieuwpassa or commonly known as Nelbra, ended her hiatus by releasing a new single titled "Forever".
This time Nelbra's return carries a pretty big ambition. Not kidding, in an effort to expand the reach of his career to the international arena, the song production process was carried out directly in Los Angeles, USA.
This step was taken as a form of seriousness by the soloist born on April 20, 1999 to start penetrating the global music market.
Through his latest single, Nelbra presents the color of R&B music with a slow tempo that is packaged gently and elegantly.
Different from previous works, this English song was written directly by Nelbra based on his personal experience - about the first love story he experienced in the past.
"After being vacuum, I want this comeback to feel honest and meaningful. 'Forever' feels like the right song because it carries a very personal story about my first love, something pure and unforgettable," Nelbra said in a statement, Thursday, May 21.
Nelbra added that releasing a song that is full of personal emotions is a medium to reintroduce his new identity to the public, both as a musician and an individual who continues to grow.
"Coming back with an emotional song like this feels like reintroducing myself, not only as a musician, but also as someone who has loved deeply and grown from that experience," he said.
In composing his musical arrangements, the soloist who masters various musical instruments again entrusted the position of producer and music director to Vandra. The collaboration between the two is not new, considering that they have been working together as creative partners for more than a decade.
Not only focusing on the audio sector, Nelbra is also completing the production of the official music video for the song "Forever" which was also worked on in Los Angeles.
This visual project involves Christopher Soerachmat, a cinematographer who has experience in handling video clip production with filmmakers in the United States, and is strengthened by the artistic touch of Briana Nabila Achmad Soerachmat to deepen the delivery of its visual narrative.
Through this song, Nelbra hopes that his work can provide a comfortable space for listeners to reflect on the meaning of eternal love.
"I hope 'Forever' can feel like coming home to a gentle, safe, and eternal love, in whatever form it takes," he concluded.
For information, "Forever" can now be enjoyed on various digital platforms under the auspices of NINE UP Records, an independent label founded by Nelbra and his team in Indonesia.
Following this launch, Nelbra is scheduled to announce other international collaboration projects in the near future.
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