Jakarta, February 28, 2025 — Yura Yunita is currently preparing her new full studio album. It is introduced by the single titled “TANDA,” which speaks about our role as humans and the search for meaning in life. In the single “TANDA,” Yura adopts a softer approach, interpreted through minimalistic arrangements that highlight her vocals, with lyrics reflecting a person’s quest for the meaning of life.
The arrangement in “TANDA” is crafted like an intimate and emotional dialogue, but also carries a sense of confusion and relief. In its creation, Yura Yunita was assisted by Iwan Popo and Kevin Jo, who shared the same emotional resonance with Yura, making “TANDA” a more perfect song. The beginning of the single “TANDA” symbolizes a dialogue with the Almighty, with the note 1 (do), which repeats, giving the song a deeper meaning.
The single “TANDA” also serves as a fitting tribute to welcome the holy month of Ramadan. With a work that speaks about the role of humans in this world and the search for meaning in life, various teachings and spiritual beliefs invite humans to reflect on the purpose of life and connect with a greater power.
“This work started from a midnight conversation with the Creator under the moon, while I was performing tawaf. The melody and notes of this song suddenly rang in my ears a year ago, when I walked around the center of various prayers and prostrations. It wasn’t easy for me to record the feelings in an audio recording, it took me a whole year,” said Yura Yunita about the creation process of “TANDA.”
“TANDA” also becomes a work that encourages listeners to celebrate the small things that may seem simple, but are actually full of meaning and significance. In this sense, Yura sees herself as a small part of the world and many people. Therefore, this work also invites us to look more broadly, that humans are not the center of the world.
One decade of journey is not a short time. Various achievements have been reached by Yura Yunita in the Indonesian music industry. After the success of her last full studio album, Tutur Batin, and the Konser Bingah Yura earlier this year, which received much praise, Yura Yunita is now at a point where she reflects on her 10-year journey in music.
“This year is a new chapter for me, after going through 10 years of my music journey. With many prayers and hopes for the future, I need a TANDA to accompany my steps. This single also serves as the opening of my new album,” Yura concluded.
Listen to the single “TANDA” on all Digital Streaming Platforms starting Friday, February 28, 2025. “TANDA” is released under the Merakit label, a label founded by Yura Yunita.
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