RAN (band)

RAN
OriginJakarta, Indonesia
Genres
Years active2006–present
LabelsUniversal Music Indonesia
Members
  • Rayi
  • Asta
  • Nino
Websitewww.ranforyourlife.com

RAN is an Indonesian pop rock band formed in Jakarta, Indonesia in November 2006.[1] The group comprises Rayi Putra Rahardjo (vocals/rap), Astono "Asta" Andoko (guitars), and Anindyo "Nino" Baskoro (vocals), the group name taken from the members' initials.[1][2] Their music combines elements of jazz, R&B, rock, hip-hop, and funk.[2][3]

They released their debut album, RAN for Your Life, in 2007, from which the successful single "Pandangan Pertama" was taken.[2][4] They also had a hit with "Dekat di Hati".[5][6] They have gone on to release four more albums.

In November 2015, they collaborated with Kahitna on the single "Salamku Untuk Kekasihmu Yang Baru".[5]

Putra has also recorded as a solo artist.[7]

Members

  • Rayi Putra Rahardjo – vocals, rap vocals (2006–present)
  • Astono "Asta" Andoko – guitars (2006–present)
  • Anindyo "Nino" Baskoro – vocals (2006–present)

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details
RAN For Your Life
Friday
  • Released: 13 August 2009[9]
  • Label: Universal Music Indonesia
  • Formats: CD, digital download
HOP3
  • Released: 3 March 2011[10]
  • Label: Universal Music Indonesia
  • Formats: CD, digital download
Hari Baru
  • Released: 18 November 2013[11]
  • Label: Universal Music Indonesia
  • Formats: CD, digital download
RAN
  • Released: 18 November 2016[12]
  • Label: Orange Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download

Singles

Title Year Album
"Pandangan Pertama" 2007 RAN For Your Life
"Jadi Gila" 2009 Friday
"Bosan"
"Karena Kusuka Dirimu"
"Mencuri Hati" 2011 HOP3
"Sepeda"
"Kulakukan Semua Untukmu"
"Salah Tingkah" 2012
"Hari Baru" 2013 Hari Baru
"Kita Bisa"
(featuring Tulus)
"Begitu Saja" 2014
"Dekat di Hati"
"Ombak Asmara" 2016 RAN
"Salamku untuk Kekasihmu yang Baru"
(featuring Kahitna)
"Mager" 2017
"Melawan Dunia"
(featuring Yura)
"Kokoro Wa Sugu Soba Ni" (心はすぐそばに)
("Dekat di Hati" Japanese version) 		2018 Non-album single

Awards and nominations

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2008 RAN MTV Indonesia Awards – Most Favourite Band/Group/Duo[13] Nominated
MTV Indonesia Awards – Most Favourite Breakthrough Artist[13] Nominated
2009 RAN Rolling Stone Indonesia Editors' Choice Awards – Rookie of the Year[14] Won
Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards — Favorite Duo/Group Won
MTV Indonesia Awards – Best Artist of the Year[15] Nominated
Dahsyatnya Awards — Outstanding Duo/Group Singer Nominated
"Ratu Lebah" MTV Indonesia Awards – Best Original Soundtrack[15] Nominated
2010 "T.G.I. Friday" Indonesian Music Awards — Best R&B Production Work[16] Won
RAN Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards — Favorite Duo/Group Won
Dahsyatnya Awards — Outstanding Duo/Group Singer Nominated
"Jadi Gila" Dahsyatnya Awards — Outstanding Video Clip Nominated
2011 "Karena Kusuka Dirimu" Dahsyatnya Awards — Outstanding Video Clip Nominated
RAN – "Karena Kusuka Dirimu" Dahsyatnya Awards — Outstanding Role in Video Clip Nominated
2012 RAN Planet Muzik Awards — Best Duo/Group & Band[17] Nominated
Dahsyatnya Awards — Outstanding Duo/Group Singer Nominated
"Sepeda" Dahsyatnya Awards — Outstanding Video Clip Nominated
2013 "Kulakukan Semua Untukmu" Dahsyatnya Awards — Outstanding Video Clip Nominated
2014 "Kita Bisa"
(featuring Tulus) 		Indonesian Music Awards — Best R&B/Soul Production Work Nominated
2015 "Dekat di Hati" Rolling Stone Indonesia Editors' Choice Awards – Hits of the Year[18] Won
Dahsyatnya Awards — Outstanding Song Nominated
RAN Mnet Asian Music Awards — Best Asian Artist Indonesia Won
Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards — Favorite Group/Band/Duo Nominated
Dahsyatnya Awards — Outstanding Duo/Group Nominated
2017 RAN Indonesian Music Awards — Best Pop Album[19] Won

References

  1. ^ a b Arditya, Andreas D. (7 February 2014). "RAN rides the current with new album". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
  2. ^ a b c True, Chris. "RAN | Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
  3. ^ "Saatnya Pop Kreatif Bangkit" [This is the time for pop creative rising up]. Kompas (in Indonesian). 25 January 2009. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  4. ^ "Guess what?: RAN shares plans for the New Year". The Jakarta Post. 18 December 2014. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
  5. ^ a b "Pop Band RAN Collaborates With Kahitna on New Single". Jakarta Globe. November 2016. Retrieved 2 January 2017.
  6. ^ Faiz, Dhio (30 August 2015). "RAN Bawa Pop R&B ke Indonesian Jazz Festival 2015" [RAN brings Pop R&B to 2015 Indonesian Jazz Festival]. CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  7. ^ Makhsara, Ivan (13 December 2016). "Exclusive: Berkolaborasi dengan Rayi Putra dan A. Nayaka, Emir Hermono Rilis Single Baru" [Exclusive: Collaborate with Rayi Putra and A. Nayaka, Emir Hermono releases new single]. Rolling Stone Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2 January 2017.
  8. ^ Kurniawan, Moch. Indra (22 November 2007). "RAN Siap Luncurkan Album 'RAN For Your Life'" [RAN is ready to release 'RAN For Your Life' album]. KapanLagi.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  9. ^ "RAN Incar Pasar Asia Lewat Album 'Friday'" [RAN seeks Asian market through album 'Friday']. Cinmi.com (in Indonesian). 15 August 2009. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  10. ^ "RAN Curi-curi Waktu Untuk 'HOP3'" [RAN took their time for 'HOP3']. Viva (in Indonesian). 4 March 2011. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  11. ^ "RAN Rilis Album Baru 'Hari Baru'" [RAN releases new album 'Hari Baru']. Tempo (in Indonesian). 30 January 2014. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  12. ^ Saraswati, Dyah Paramita (18 November 2016). "Rayakan Satu Dekade, RAN Hari Ini Rilis Album Kelima" [Celebrating one decade, RAN releases their fifth album today]. Detik.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  13. ^ a b "Pendatang Baru Dominasi MTV Indonesia Award 2008" [Newcomers domination on 2008 MTV Indonesia Award]. Detik.com (in Indonesian). 15 August 2008. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  14. ^ "About RAN". Official website (in Indonesian). Archived from the original on 8 January 2018. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  15. ^ a b "Netral Sabet "Best Original Soundtrack" di MTV Indonesia Awards 2009" [Netral won "Best Original Soundtrack" on 2009 MTV Indonesia Awards]. Cinmi.com (in Indonesian). 26 November 2009. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  16. ^ Tresnady, Tomi (10 June 2010). "Ini Dia Pemenang AMI Awards 2010" [Here are the winners of 2010 AMI Awards]. Okezone (in Indonesian). Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  17. ^ "Musisi Tanah Air Bersaing di Anugerah Planet Muzik 2012" [National musicians compete at the 2012 Planet Muzik Awards]. Detik.com (in Indonesian). 30 October 2012. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  18. ^ Rezkisari, Indira (30 May 2015). "Penghargaan Rolling Stone Dijadikan Motivasi Bagi RAN" [Rolling Stone Awards be motivation to RAN]. Republika (in Indonesian). Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  19. ^ Khoiri, Agniya (17 November 2017). "Daftar Lengkap Pemenang AMI 2017" [Complete list of 2017 AMI winners]. CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 8 January 2018.