Introduction

Nidji is an Indonesian pop band formed in 2003. The group consists of five members: Giring Ganesha, Mohammad Kautsar Hikmat, Randy Nurhama, Andro Satriya and Ari Renaldi. Through their career, they have released several studio albums, singles and a film soundtrack.

Early Career

Nidji's debut album 'Breakthru' was released in 2005 and the lead single from the album 'Diatas Awan' was a success in Indonesia. The song earned multiple awards including 'Best Newcomer' at the MTV Indonesia Awards. Following this success, the group has released five other albums and over a dozen singles.

Musicals

In addition to their music releases, Nidji has also done two musicals in Jakarta. The first one was called 'Hang Tuah' which was based on the epic poem 'Hikayat Hang Tuah'. The second musical was based on the popular Indonesian novel 'Laskar Pelangi'. Both of these musicals were huge successes and boosted Nidji's fan base.

Collaborations

Over the years, Nidji has collaborated with several other artists such as Tompi and Lala Karmela. They have also been featured in films such as '5cm' and 'Habibie & Ainun'.

Legacy

Nidji is considered one of the most successful Indonesian pop bands of all time. They have sold over 10 million records worldwide and won multiple awards such as the MTV Indonesia award for 'Best Group'. They are also credited with introducing a new genre of music to Indonesia known as 'Pop Rock'. Despite their commercial success, they remain one of the most humble and down-to-earth bands in Indonesia.