INDONESIAN superstar songbird Raisa Andriana is back to entertain the Malaysian for the third time in three years. And this time it will be the most special one.
The concert is dubbed 'Teristimewa' and the ever popular singer will belt out her most famous hits at the Megastar Arena KL on Nov 3.
Promising a memorable music experience filled with energy, Raisa will be entertaining fans at 8.30pm at the venue and among the hits she will be performing include Apalah (Arti Menunggu), Bahasa Kalbu, Kali Kedua, Jatuh Hati and more.
Raisa launched her singing career as a guest performer at a David Foster concert in Jakarta in 2008.
The 33-year-old, who gained recognition in 2011 for her song Serba Salah, is the recipient of multiple accolades – including 17 Indonesian Music Awards, five Music Planet Awards and two Mnet Asian Music Awards.
Despite two previous appearances in 2022 and 2023, she said she is back for more as the Malaysian fans are simply incredible and KL holds a special place in her heart.
"The Malaysian fans are one of the best audiences I have known. Even in Sportify, they are among my highest followers. The energy here has been always unbelievable and it really made me want to come back to Malaysia," she said in a press conference that was held at the Silverfox Cafe in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday (Oct 16).
Fans will get to see the artiste with a mellifluous voice in action again and she promised: "The theme, the visuals, new arrangements it will be something different for the fans in Kuala Lumpur this time round. I'm sure that the fans will not forget this night with me."
The Jakarta-born singer-songwriter and businesswoman added that she loves big and smaller events since she gets to be with fans and music lovers.
"I love my shows, the intimacy between me and the audience, the little things that happen where you had to be there to enjoy it. As usual, my show will be impromptu and on-the-fly nature as seen in my performances. That live aspect is what I crave for. I never plan a speech or anything. It's all pretty spontaneous," said the 33-year-old superstar.
"I'm very excited to see Malaysian fans again. Fans can expect 20 or more songs, as well as a few new songs that I've prepared for the fans."
Fans can also expect beautiful renditions of her best ever songs. Raisa is also well known as the first female singer to organise a solo stadium concert in Indonesia.
The former vocalist of Indonesian band Andante after the superb performance with Foster started getting noticed after she released her self-titled debut album in 2011, and her fourth and latest studio release, It's Personal, came out in 2022.
Since then, she has garnered a number of accolades, including Indonesian Music Awards, Music Planet Awards and Mnet Asian Music Awards.
In 2014, she charted at 45th place on Billboard Uncharted, marking her first entry on the Billboard chart.
In 2017, she reached 29th place on Billboard Social 50, which ranks the most active musical artistes on the world's leading social networking services.
"I want to thank my fans in Malaysia for their endless support. I held a concert in Kuala Lumpur for the first time in 2022 but they have already known me for over six years," said Raisa.
"They've been very active on social media where they mention me a lot and were looking forward to my concert, so I'm looking forward to meeting you guys (again). It will be truly unforgettable for all."
The concert brought in for the Malaysian fan by Kharisma Music, has promised this show is not to be missed by Raisa's many Malaysian fans.
Kharisma Music, led by songstress Yuka Kharisma and her husband Ahmad Jeffny, said the organisers have prepared a top class show which will win the hearts of the fans come Nov 3.
For the record, Kharisma Music, recently also were the brains behind the successful Sal Priadi concert held at Zepp KL recently.
"After Sal Priadi, we aim to up the ante with Raisa on Nov 3. I promise it will truly be a real 'istimewa' this time and fans will appreciate it very much," said Ahmad.
Yuka, herself an established singer in her own rights in Malaysia and Indonesia, also announced that Malaysia's Ernie Zakri will be the opening act for Raisa's concert.
Many Malaysian fans will be excited as Ernie is well known to be the Queen of Vocal Malaysia in the local music scene and is as famous as Raisa in this country.
"I hope the fact these both divas (Raisa and Ernie) will be sharing the stage, it will be a start where we can see more Malaysian and Indonesian artistes have collaborations," said Yuka. "Maybe our two stars at the arena can even start on a single together after the concert."
Tickets for the grand show at the arena are priced between RM200 and RM868 and it can be purchased at ticket2u.com.my/raisa
