Kunto Aji

Kunto Aji
Born Kunto Aji Wibisono
(1987-01-04) January 4, 1987
Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Other names Aji
Occupation
  • Singer
  • actor
Years active 2008–present
Home town Jakarta, Indonesia
Spouse(s)
  • Dewi Syariati (m. 2015)
Website kuntoaji.com

Musical career

Genres
Instruments
Labels
  • Uppercut Records
Associated acts

Kunto Aji (born January 4, 1987) is an Indonesian singer and actor.[1] Aji is an finalist of Indonesian Idol of season 5 which had finished in Spectacular 9. He was gained fame with his debut single "Terlalu Lama Sendiri".[2]

Career

2008–2010: Early career as Indonesian Idol

Aji have began his career as singer in a talent show. In 2008, Aji auditioned for season 5 of RCTI's singing competition Indonesian Idol. During the Workshop 1, he performed Afgan' hit song "Terima Kasih Cinta". Finally, he was advanced from this round and revealed feel sad and happy over his escape. Aji was eliminated in Spectacular 9.

Performances
Indonesian Idol season 5 performances and results
Week # Song choice Original artist Result
Workshop 1 "Terima Kasih Cinta" Afgan Advanced
Workshop 2 "Pandangan Pertama" Ran
Pre-gala and Wildcard "Lagu Kau Cantik Hari Ini" Lobow Earning wildcard and advanced
Spectacular 1 "Bunga Terakhir" Bebi Romeo Safe
Spectacular 2 "Ketahuan" Matta Band
Spectacular 3 "Lagu Cinta" Dewa 19 3 Bottom
Spectacular 4 "Galih dan Ratna" Chrisye Safe
Spectacular 5 "Cinta Terlarang" Ren Tobing
Spectacular 6 "Dia Milikku" Yovie & Nuno
Spectacular 7 "Jalinan Kasih" Mike Mohede 3 Bottom
Spectacular 8 "Cintaku" Chrisye Safe
Spectacular 9 "Untukku"
"Tanpa Batas Waktu"
Chrisye
Afgan
Eliminated

2014–present: "Terlalu Lama Sendiri" and Generation Y

In 2014, Aji had released his debut single "Terlalu Lama Sendiri" which directed by Benziano. His single has occupies position of #12 in Indonesia iTunes Chart Singles[3] and also became trending topic in social media Twitter. Because due to popularity, Aji had many earning nominations in any annual awards, such as three nominations and only winning one award (Breakthrough Artist of the Year) at the 2nd Indonesian Choice Awards, one nominations for Best of the Best Newcomer at the 18th Annual Anugerah Musik Indonesia, etc. After this, he had released his debut studio album Generation Y under the label Uppercut[4] and produced two single: "Ekspektasi" and "Pengingat" who was collaboration with Indonesian jazz Barry Likumahuwa. At the 2016 Dahsyatnya Awards, Aji performed for two songs Justin Bieber' "Love Yourself" and Meghan Trainor' "Like I'm Gonna Lose You" who with Isyana Sarasvati. In 2016, Aji returning earning two nominations, including Album of the Year (lost to Isyana Sarasvati' Explore!) at the 3rd Indonesian Choice Awards.

Discography

Studio album

Single

Year Title Album Label
2014 "Terlalu Lama Sendiri" Generation Y Uppercut
2015 "Ekspektasi"
"Pengingat" (feat. Barry Likumahuwa)

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2010 Senggol Bacok Disko Supporting role
His debut films

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Recipients Results
2014 Hai Reader's Poll Music Awards The Best Male Kunto Aji Nominated
The Best Fresh Meat Won
2015 Dahsyatnya Awards Outstanding Newcomer Nominated
Indonesian Choice Awards Breakthrough Artist of the Year Won
Male Singer of the Year Nominated
Song of the Year "Terlalu Lama Sendiri" Nominated
Anugerah Musik Indonesia Best of the Best Newcomer Nominated
Anugerah Planet Muzik Best New Artist (Male) Won
Best Song (Indonesia) Won
Hai Reader's Poll Music Awards The Best Male Kunto Aji Nominated
Showbiz Indonesia Awards Solo Singer of the Year Won
2016 Dahsyatnya Awards Outstanding Male Singer Nominated
Outstanding Duet/Collaboration Kunto Aji (feat. Barry Likumahuwa) Nominated
Outstanding Song "Terlalu Lama Sendiri" Nominated
Outstanding Video Clip "Ekspektasi" Nominated
Indonesian Choice Awards Male Singer of the Year Kunto Aji Nominated
Album of the Year Generation Y Nominated
Anugerah Planet Muzik APM Most Popular Song "Ekspektasi" Nominated
Best Song (Indonesia) Nominated
Anugerah Musik Indonesia Best Soul/R&B/Urban Male/Female Solo Artist Nominated
Best Soul/R&B/Urban Album Generation Y Nominated

References

  1. "Kunto Aji Wibisono". Retrieved 5 July 2014.
  2. ""Terlalu Lama Sendiri" Kunto Aji' single became trending topic". Kapanlagi. July 8, 2014.
  3. "iTunes Charts Indonesia Singles". Retrieved 10 July 2014.
  4. Ernanda Ali (November 18, 2015). "Kunto Aji released Generation Y in Indie". Republik Musisi.
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