Indonesian songs are still popular in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur (ANTARA) - The songs sung by singers or bands from Indonesia still get a place in the hearts of fans in Malaysia, especially the songs are also fairly popular in Indonesia.

"Market exists, but it depends of the songs are sung. A new song especially those sold in Indonesia has an opportunity to have a market here," said General Manager of Tropic Jaya Entertainment Sdn Berhad, Suminto on the sidelines of the launch of Anand-Ashanty duet album titled " Jodohku "in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.

But, he added, not all songs are popular in Indonesia also have high market in the country.

For example, when the songs a singer who was popular in Indonesia, his CD sales were only 30 thousand pieces. On the other hand, Guardian bands on the album but I do not explode on the second album (look for a mate) sales could reach 100 thousand pieces.

Admittedly, it is difficult to target the high sales due to many factors that affect the most obvious one is now the community can download new songs they like through the Internet.

However, a number of singers and bands Indonesia still get good attention in this country because almost every month there are only Indonesian artist or band performing well in this country.

For example, in April last, Indonesia's longtime singer, Bob Tutupoly entertain his fans in one of the five star hotels in Kuala Lumpur.

Furthermore, the Group D `lloyd legendary band also performed nicely in front of fans in Kuala Lumpur, even stage bands from Indonesia was held for three days by bringing more than 20 songs they are never popular in his day.

In fact, on 9 and June 10, 2011, sweet voiced singer, Ross will also perform to entertain the fans in Damansara, Selanggor.

In the coming months also planned a number of Indonesian artists performed at this neighboring country.

Suminto justify it because it was also in July 2011 also plans to bring Opick, a singer who often brought the songs having Islamic.

"After Anand and Ashanti, we have plans to bring Opick in July that will target in order to welcome the holy month of Ramadan which will come shortly,` he said.

When asked the date, he could not confirm it.


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