Who is Ifan Seventeen?

Ifan Seventeen is an Indonesian singer-songwriter and producer from Jakarta. He rose to fame after releasing his debut single “Aku Suka Kamu” in 2018. His real name is Muhammad Ifan Syahid. He is popular for his unique blend of rock, reggae and rap.

Early Life & Musical Career

Ifan was born on August 16, 2000 in Jakarta. He grew up in a musical family and began singing at a young age. His father was a professional musician. He started his musical career in 2018 with his single “Aku Suka Kamu” which went on to become a huge hit. Other singles like “Love” and “Percaya” also earned him huge success. In 2019, he released his breakthrough album “Made In Indonesia” which catapulted him to stardom. The album featured several hit singles including “Menunggu Kamu (ft. Rendy Pandugo).

Influences

Ifan has been influenced by a variety of genres such as rock, reggae, rap and R&B. He has cited the likes of Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica, Tupac Shakur and Bob Marley as some of his biggest influences.

Live Performances

Ifan has toured extensively across Indonesia with several successful concerts under his belt. He has also performed at some of the biggest music festivals in the country including Java Jazz Festival and We The Fest. He also performed at the prestigious Glastonbury Festival in 2019.

Recent Projects

In 2020, Ifan released the single “Cinta Luar Biasa” which gained massive popularity across Indonesia. The song was certified 4x Platinum in the country. He is currently working on his second album which is expected to be released by the end of 2021.