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In the midst of the rumbling of the more colorful music industry and beat beats, there is one soothing name like warm tea in the afternoon, Nadin Amizah. Born in Bandung on May 28, 2000, Nadin is not the type of singer who pursues virality through sensation. He chose a quiet path, but instead managed to echo up to the ears of thousands of people who felt "represented" by his lyrics.

As a singer and songwriter, Nadin is known through the singing style that is slow but able to penetrate the heart of his listener. His voice is soft, even tends to be like a whisper, but that's where the strength. The songs feel very personal, as if he was reading the contents of his own diary, then allowed us to come to read it.

1. When the heart finds a house

Nadin's music journey began when he was 17 years old. He was invited to collaborate by Dipha Barus in the song All Good , an EDM single that is catchy and cheerful. But even though the song brought his name widely known, Nadin felt that EDM music was not his home. He is more comfortable in a more soft and honest room: folk, ballads, and acoustics that describe himself.

The decision to "go home" to a more personal genre is what later became the foundation on his debut album, Happy birthday , which was released right on his 20th birthday, on May 28, 2020. This album was not born only as a milestone, but also a kind of statement: this is me, the true Nadin Amizah.

2. For everyone

Which made the album Happy birthday So special is the way it is made. All songs are written alone, recorded in the room, and produced with full taste. There is no luxury studio or large producer, only Nadin and honesty.

Although through a simple process, the results are even extraordinary! Songs like Hiatus , Tap , And Cheers Successfully touching many hearts, especially young people who are learning to understand wounds and grow from it. Even Tap Had been the number one song in Spotify Indonesia and became a soundtrack of many people.

3. Poetic lyrics that make us stop and contemplate

If there is one thing that makes Nadin's music different from other singers, those are the lyrics. He wrote in a very poetic way, but still grounded. His words sounded like a quote from old poetry, but still relevant to current unrest. For example, deep Put , he wrote "Then, put me in your new heart ..." - sounds very simple, but feels deep and touching.

He indeed claimed to love language very much. His interest in the structure of sentences, diction, and poetry makes every song feel like a mini literary work. He was also inspired by his mother, who he said often spoke with beautiful words since he was a child. From there, he learned that words not only function as a communication tool, but can also be a healing tool in the right hands.

4. Vintage and Nykerger Style Gigs

If you've ever watched Nadin a gig, surely aware of one thing: he often appears nyeker. Without footwear, just standing on the stage with vintage dresses and braided hair. According to Nadin, if he felt uncomfortable with his clothes, then he wouldn't be able to sing honestly. So, he chose clothes that helped him feel "at home", even in front of thousands of spectators.

This eccentric and consistent appearance then becomes the hallmark of a Nadin Amizah. The old-soul style combined with a dreamy visual concept makes it look like a fictional character who suddenly comes out of the book.

5. From Bandung to Times Square

Nadin's honesty in his work was not only appreciated in the country. In 2021, his face was displayed on the Billboard Times Square, New York, as part of a Spotify Equal campaign, which supports gender equality in the music industry. The moment was a symbol that works born from small and personal places could penetrate global boundaries.

6. The world, love, and all his dirt

In 2023, Nadin returned with his second album, For the world, love, and its dirty . This time, he brought a more mature and darker narrative. This album is divided into three phases: Falling Phase, Celebrating Phase, and Loss Phase. From the song Noisy which feels full of euphoria, until Crazy Women's Flirt Which was full of wounds and satire, this album shows how much Nadin even dared to voice things that he might have been buried.

And interesting, Crazy Women's Flirt Had entered the Billboard Indonesia charts, indicating that the experimental side of Nadin was still widely accepted.

7. Strange but iconic Instagram name

The name of the Instagram account is @cakecaine-a combination of Cake , what he hates because he is too sweet, and Cocaine , what is clear is not something he is wearing. Unique? Very! But precisely from that dislike was born an identity that is now attached to him.

Nadin Amizah is not just a singer. He is the writer, poet, and wound painter who knows how to convert pain into songs. The music is not to be enjoyed casually, but to be heard when the night is quiet, or when the heart needs a place to go home. And maybe, that's why many people feel close to him. Because in a world that is fast and noisy today, Nadin comes to bring silence, which is actually most needed for us.

If you are looking for music that can accompany the healing process, or just want to feel understood without having to explain anything, try to play Nadin's songs. Who knows, you find a piece of yourself that has been lost. Is there a Nadin song that you like the most? Tell us in the comments column!