Indonesian R&B sensation, Glenn Fredly is an award-winning singer-songwriter with a career spanning 20 years.
Glenn Fredly's age
Glenn Fredly is currently 46 years old.
Glenn Fredly's country of origin
Glenn Fredly is from Indonesia.
Glenn Fredly's real name
Glenn Fredly's real name is Glenn Fredly Deviano.
The Success Story of Glenn Fredly
Who Is Glenn Fredly?
Glenn Fredly is an Indonesian singer-songwriter and R&B artist from Jakarta. Born Glenn Fredly Deviano in 1977, he has been active in the music industry since 1998. He has released nine studio albums, won numerous awards for his music, and was even awarded the Best of the Best award by Anugerah Musik Indonesia in 2010. His most popular songs include ""Januari"", ""Kisah Romantis"", and ""Cinta Mati"".
Early Life & Career Beginnings
Fredly was born in Jakarta to a family of mixed heritage; his father was an Indonesian while his mother was Dutch-Indonesian. He started singing at a young age and was encouraged by his mother to pursue music. He attended the National University of Indonesia and graduated with a degree in international relations in 2000. During his time there, he began to make connections in the music industry which led to him releasing his first album, ""Kisah Romantis"" in 1998.
Rise to Fame
Fredly's career gained traction with the release of the single ""Januari"" from his second album ""Tiga Pagi"" (2001). The song became a hit in Indonesia and earned him numerous awards, including two Anugerah Musik Indonesia awards for Best Male Solo Artist and Song of the Year. This success was followed by more awards, such as two MTV Asia Awards and four AMI Awards.
Recent Projects
In 2007, Fredly released his fifth album ""Goodbye Glory Days"", which featured collaborations with notable Indonesian musicians such as Iwan Fals and Endah N Rhesa. The album proved to be a success, with singles like ""Kasih Putih"" becoming popular hits in Indonesia. In 2011, he released his sixth album ""Romantika"", featuring collaborations with other artists such as Melly Goeslaw and Indra Lesmana. In 2019, he released his latest album ""Kisah Klasik untuk Masa Depan"", which featured popular singles such as ""Selamat Malam Dunia"", ""Kecuali Kamu"", and ""Kisah Cintaku"".
Personal Life & Legacy
Fredly is married to Dewi Lestari and has two children. He is also active on social media platforms such as Instagram, where he posts updates about his music and personal life. He has won numerous awards throughout his career and continues to be one of Indonesia's most beloved singers.