Via Vallen
Via Vallen | |
|---|---|
| Born | Maulidia Octavia 1 October 1991 |
| Nationality | Indonesian |
| Other names | Via Vallen |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Parent(s) | Mohammad Arifin (father) Rosida (mother) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | Ascada Musik Indonesia |
Maulidia Octavia, or better known as Via Vallen, (born in Surabaya, 1 October 1991) is an Indonesian singer of dangdut music.[1][2] Her stage name, "Vallen", is taken from Evanescence's first album Fallen.[3]
Via started a career in singing at the age of 15.[1][4] Her presence in the entertainment world of Indonesia is often considered similar to Isyana Sarasvati because of the resemblance of her face.[5] Via has a support group of fans from different cities named Vyanisty, inaugurated on September 24, 2010. Her solo career began with the release of her first single titled Selingkuh in early 2015.[6] Her single "Sayang" is her most popular song, having reach more than 100 million views on YouTube, making it as the second most viewed Indonesian music video of 2017.[7]
Background
Via Vallen is a dangdut singer from East Java who has been known as a national artist.[1] Via is also successful in bringing the genre of koplo and earned the nickname "Pop Queen Koplo" because the pop songs are sung in the rhythm of dangdut koplo along with a number of famous dangdut music groups such as New Pallapa, SERA, Monata and others. Her work became more widely known when a number of national television stations invited her to become a guest star on the Inbox SCTV Carnival.[3]
Via has been invited to an award ceremony, 2016 Anugerah Dangdut Indonesia MNCTV, and has performed with a number of famous artists such as Dewi Persik, Zaskia Gotik, Raffi Ahmad, Soimah Pancawati and others.[2]
In addition to having fans named Vyanisty, Via Vallen is herself a fan of Beyonce and Mariah Carey. Via claimed not to love dangdut as a teenager, preferring pop rock music including that by the American rock band Evanescence, and singer Avril Lavigne.[3]
Her stage name Vallen is taken from the first album Evanescence titled Fallen or from Transformers 2 - Revenge of Fallen. Via Vallen joined Sera, an Indonesian dangdut orchestra, in 2008. She appeared in televised concerts in Hong Kong and China in 2016.[2][3]
Via's mother's family are from Bandung and Aceh. Via started her career in entertainment in second grade of junior high school. Since the 5th grade Elementary School attended gigs as a trainee singer, with her father who is himself a dangdut musician.[3][6][8]
Via released her first single entitled "Selingkuh" in 2015. Next she issued singles such as "Secawan Madu", "Sayang", "Sakit Sakit Hatiku", "Baper", "Peternak Luka", and many more, and her first album titled The Names was released in 2016.[9]
Via Vallen won the SCTV Music Awards 2017 in the category of the most popular Dangdut Singer 2017, winning this award against competition from a number of famous dangdut singers.[10] Via also received the Most Popular Female Dangdut Singer in Indonesian Dangdut Award (IDA) 2017 and also get award from DWP (Dangdut Wilayah Pantura) for Best Singer ter-WP.
Style
Via does not seek to imitate the old style of other dangdut singers, instead aiming at a more fresh, young, and modern style, characteristic of Korean women or the Japanese Harajuku style.[3][6]
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Album details | Sales | Certifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Names | — | — | |
| Sayang |
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150,000+[11] |
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Compilation albums
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Best Via Vallen |
|
| Best Cover Collection |
|
Singles
| Title | Year | Album | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Selimut Rindu" | 2016 | Unknown | Samudra Record |
| "Kimcil Kepolen" (Koplo) | |||
| "Bilang I Love You" | Best Via Vallen | ||
| "Kanggo Riko" (Koplo) | |||
| "Sitik sitik" (Koplo) | |||
| "Kuingin Kau Mati Saja" | |||
| "Lele Diwedangi" (Koplo) | |||
| "Lungset" (Koplo) (featuring Mahesa) | |||
| "Satu Cinta" | |||
| "Cintai Aku Selamanya" | |||
| "Sayang" (Koplo) | 2017 | Sayang | Ascada Musik Indonesia |
| "Sakit Sakit Hatiku" | |||
| "Secawan Madu" | |||
| "Selingkuh" | |||
| "5 Centi" | |||
| "Cinta Kurang Gizi" | |||
| "Baper" | |||
| "Makan Diluar" | |||
| "Lepas Tanpa Kata" | |||
| "Warna Cinta" | |||
| "Tak Bisa Memiliki" | Unknown | Samudra Record | |
| "Pak Polisi" | 2018 | Non-album singles | Ascada Musik Indonesia |
| "Bojo Galak" (Koplo) | |||
| "Jerit Atiku" (Koplo) |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | SCTV Music Awards 2017 | The Most Popular Dangdut Singer | Won |
| Indonesian Dangdut Awards 2017 | Popular Female Solo Dangdut Singer | Won | |
| SCTV Awards 2017 | The Most Popular Singer | Won | |
| MNCTV Anugerah Dangdut Indonesia 2017 | Dangdut Singer Tersocmed | Won | |
| Fanbase Tersocmed | Won | ||
| Most Joss Dangdut Singer | Won | ||
| DWP (Dangdut Wilayah Pantura) 2017 | Dangdut Singer Ter-WP | Won | |
| 2018 | SCTV Music Awards 2018 | The Most Popular Dangdut Singer | Won |
References
- ^ a b c "Guess what?: Via Vallen finds her career journey as crazily amazing". The Jakarta Post. 6 January 2018. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- ^ a b c Sudarmojo, Slamet Agus (22 January 2018). "Via Vallen terharu saat duet dengan sang ayah" [Via Vallen was touched in a duet with her father]. Antara News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f Afrilene, Resvia (13 May 2017). "Mengenal Lebih Dekat Via Vallen, "Penguasa" Panggung Dangdut Saat Ini" [Getting closer to Via Vallen, the current "Queen" of Dangdut]. Jawa Pos (in Indonesian). Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- ^ Rantung, Revi C. (6 January 2018). "Sebelum Tenar, Via Vallen Ungkap Pernah Jadi Pengamen" [Before fame, Via Vallen said once been a street busker]. Okezone (in Indonesian). Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- ^ Kumampung, Dian Reinis (18 January 2018). "Disebut Mirip Isyana Sarasvati, Via Vallen Pasrah" [Considered looks like Isyana Sarasvati, Via Vallen surrendered]. Kompas (in Indonesian). Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- ^ a b c Hanik (14 November 2017). "Via Vallen, Warna Baru Dangdut Koplo" [Via Vallen, the new color of Dangdut Koplo]. Wanita Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- ^ Valentina, Jessicha (7 December 2017). "YouTube reveals most popular Indonesian videos of 2017". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
- ^ "Dari Panggung Hajatan, Via Vallen Kini Jadi Artis" [From the stage invitation, Via Vallen is now an artist]. Viva (in Indonesian). 14 December 2017. Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- ^ a b Sumarni (7 August 2017). "Via Vallen Siap Comeback dengan Album Baru Bulan Depan" [Via Vallen is ready to comeback with a new album next month]. Okezone (in Indonesian). Retrieved 3 February 2018.
- ^ Saputro, Christophorus Aji (14 October 2017). "Via Vallen edges Ayu Ting Ting to win 2017 Indonesian Dangdut Awards". Netral News. Retrieved 10 January 2018..
- ^ Arbar, Thea Fathanah (19 January 2018). "Album 'Sayang' Via Vallen Terjual 150.000 Keping" [Via Vallen's album 'Sayang' sold 150,000 pieces]. Tempo (in Indonesian). Retrieved 3 February 2018.
External links
- Via Vallen on Ascada Musik Indonesia (in Indonesian)
- Via Vallen discography on iTunes
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