Great talent as a singer has been shown by Rita Sugiarto since she was in elementary school. He managed to win several pop music festivals starting from the level of the Semarang to the provincial level. At a very young age, 13 years he decided to move to Jakarta. The good fortune approached this powerful woman. He was offered to duet with Rhoma Irama singing dangdut rhythmic songs. As a result, all of the duet albums released with "Sang Raja Dangdut" were selling well in the market and always won platinum.
Since joining Soneta in 1976 to 1981 at least 20 albums have been released. Among other things: Darah Muda, Begadang II, and Old Guitar. His last album with Rhoma Irama was titled "Election", which was released in 1981. Then he decided to separate himself from the teacher Rhoma Irama who had raised his name. In 1981, he married Jacky Zimah. Together with her husband she later founded the Jackta Group Malay Orchestra, with the release of her first debut titled "Vol.1". The first single on the album was titled "Jacky". This song was created by Rita himself. Tells about her love for her husband. Unexpectedly this song exploded amazingly on the market. The tape was sold to reach 2 million pieces. This is the best selling record of dangdut albums of all time. The song "Jacky" airs everywhere. It is said that this album was also circulated in Japan and the video clip was written on Tokyo television. Until now there have been dozens of albums and hundreds of songs created by Rita Sugiarto, but none have been as phenomenal as "Jacky".
In an interview in the early 80's, Rhoma Irama once said, "Rita is rare", because besides having a prime voice, Rita was also able to create songs to sing herself, and most of them became hits. Rhoma's statement may not be excessive, because despite three decades of pursuing the world of dangdut, Rita still exists, while many of her contemporary singers have retired. In the midst of the proliferation of young dangdut singers who prioritized rocking, Rita remained in demand as a recording singer and stage, because she prioritized vocal quality.
The songs sung and popularized by Rita Sugiarto, are still often sung on dangdut stages. This is understandable, because Rita Sugiarto is still a mecca for female dangdut singers, besides Elvi Sukaesih. That is why among dangdut music lovers Rita Sugiarto is called Diva Dangdut, while Elvy Sukaesih is called Ratu Dangdut.
As a senior dangdut singer, Rita Sugiarto is known as a low profile figure, who wants to share knowledge with her juniors. No wonder when the Indonesian Malay Music Artist Association (PAMMI) blasphemed the appearance of Inul Daratista in the early 2000s, Rita was not too concerned about Inul's appearance. Even Rita is willing to perform one stage with a singer from Pasuruan who idolizes her. That had made King Dangdut Rhoma Irama angry with Rita Sugiarto.
In the midst of his busy gig schedule, Rita once made comedians and presenters Olga Syahputra as her personal assistant.
Since joining Soneta in 1976 to 1981 at least 20 albums have been released. Among other things: Darah Muda, Begadang II, and Old Guitar. His last album with Rhoma Irama was titled "Election", which was released in 1981. Then he decided to separate himself from the teacher Rhoma Irama who had raised his name. In 1981, he married Jacky Zimah. Together with her husband she later founded the Jackta Group Malay Orchestra, with the release of her first debut titled "Vol.1". The first single on the album was titled "Jacky". This song was created by Rita himself. Tells about her love for her husband. Unexpectedly this song exploded amazingly on the market. The tape was sold to reach 2 million pieces. This is the best selling record of dangdut albums of all time. The song "Jacky" airs everywhere. It is said that this album was also circulated in Japan and the video clip was written on Tokyo television. Until now there have been dozens of albums and hundreds of songs created by Rita Sugiarto, but none have been as phenomenal as "Jacky".
In an interview in the early 80's, Rhoma Irama once said, "Rita is rare", because besides having a prime voice, Rita was also able to create songs to sing herself, and most of them became hits. Rhoma's statement may not be excessive, because despite three decades of pursuing the world of dangdut, Rita still exists, while many of her contemporary singers have retired. In the midst of the proliferation of young dangdut singers who prioritized rocking, Rita remained in demand as a recording singer and stage, because she prioritized vocal quality.
The songs sung and popularized by Rita Sugiarto, are still often sung on dangdut stages. This is understandable, because Rita Sugiarto is still a mecca for female dangdut singers, besides Elvi Sukaesih. That is why among dangdut music lovers Rita Sugiarto is called Diva Dangdut, while Elvy Sukaesih is called Ratu Dangdut.
As a senior dangdut singer, Rita Sugiarto is known as a low profile figure, who wants to share knowledge with her juniors. No wonder when the Indonesian Malay Music Artist Association (PAMMI) blasphemed the appearance of Inul Daratista in the early 2000s, Rita was not too concerned about Inul's appearance. Even Rita is willing to perform one stage with a singer from Pasuruan who idolizes her. That had made King Dangdut Rhoma Irama angry with Rita Sugiarto.
In the midst of his busy gig schedule, Rita once made comedians and presenters Olga Syahputra as her personal assistant.
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