Jakarta, November 29, 2025 – Beach City International Stadium in Ancol was buzzing with energy, music, and emotion. Rich Brian’s “Where is My Head?” concert kicked off with explosive performances by Weird Genius and the hip-hop collective PORIS, who heated up the stage as the opener before the international rapper took over.
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Weird Genius Ignites the Stage with EDM Fireworks
At 6:30 PM, EDM trio Weird Genius—Reza Arap, Eka Gustiwana, and Roy Leonard (Rich Brian’s older brother)—took the stage and immediately set the crowd on fire. They performed hits like “Sweet Scar,” “Catalys,” and “LATHI,” as well as their signature remix of Taylor Swift’s “Love Story.”“Swifties, are you ready?” Reza shouted, sending the audience into a frenzy.
Their one-hour performance combined powerful music, dazzling lights, and deafening cheers, perfectly setting the stage for PORIS’s fiery entrance.
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PORIS: From Local Hoods to a Spectacular Stage
At 7:30 PM, PORIS, the hip-hop collective from Tangerang—Vhanz, Bhanz, Azura, Obryins, toxicdev!, Wicigo Shawty, DB Mandala, and GACE—took the spotlight. They opened with their 2024 single “Asik Sik Sik,” highlighting Wicigo Shawty’s vocals, then moved into “Jangan Kasih Close” with Vhanz taking center stage.
The energy peaked as “Bandung Lautan Ombak” resounded, followed by the introduction of their latest single “ICON” (released October 24, 2025).
A heartfelt moment came when DB Mandala performed “CASH+GAS”, a tribute to protest victims, including Affan Kurniawan, who tragically died under a tactical police vehicle on August 28, 2025.The stage erupted further as PORIS delivered fan favorites “Di Bawah Bulan” and “Di Atas Atap,” tracks that have now surpassed 700,000 streams on digital platforms.
They also performed “Siapa Tu Sapa” before closing with “Anak Kampung Lifestyle Rockstar,” showcasing their identity as “village kids turned rockstars,” blending a Lifestyle Rockstar attitude with their roots.“We are just kids from the neighborhood, but we’re rockstars!” shouted toxicdev! before the final song.
PORIS concluded with heartfelt thanks and a fan photo session, cementing their status as Indonesia’s new epicenter of hip-hop. Their style, merging rage rap with an Opium-Esque aesthetic inspired by Playboi Carti, combined autotuned vocals, catchy ad-libs, raw bass-synth beats, and punk-goth-streetwear fashion.
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Rich Brian: The Night’s Grand Finale
After the explosive openers, Rich Brian took the stage to deliver his Where is My Head? tour performance. Jakarta not only marked the opening city of the tour but also a night filled with energy, emotion, and unforgettable musical moments, uniting local and international talent.
From Weird Genius’s EDM fireworks to PORIS’s electrifying hip-hop set, the night proved that Jakarta stages can host cross-genre collaborations that bring energy, emotion, and unforgettable memories to every fan in attendance.
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