Mbah Surip
Mbah Surip (born Urip Achmad Ariyanto; 6 May 1957 – 4 August 2009) was an Indonesian singer. He was known for his singles "Tak Gendong" (I'll Carry) and "Bangun Tidur" (Wake up from sleep).
| Mbah Surip | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Urip Achmad Rijanto |
| Born | 6 May 1957 Mojokerto, East Java, Indonesia |
| Died | 4 August 2009 (aged 52) Jakarta, Indonesia |
| Genres | Pop, Reggae |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
| Years active | 1989–2009 |
| Labels | Falcon Music |
Biography
Mbah Surip was born Urip Achmadriyanto in May 1957 in Mojokerto, East Java.[1]
He studied at Petra Christian University and University of Sunan Giri in Surabaya. He earned a degree in geology that led him to a career in mining and traveled to Texas, Canada and Jordan.[1]
In 1996, he returned to Jakarta and joined several art communities, and began busking. Later, he changed his name to Surip after studying "S" philosophy.[1] In 2003, he made his first television appearance, as an announcer on the year's AMI Awards .[2]
He made several albums like Ijo Royo-Royo (The Green of the Green) in 1997, which was followed by another four records: Indonesia and Reformasi (Reform), both in 1998; Tak Gendong (I Carry You on My Back) in 2003 and Barang Baru (New Stuff) in 2004.[1] His single "Tak Gendong" became a hit as ringtone. He reportedly received around Rp4.5 billion (US$450,000) for the royalties.[3] According to Pasundan Ekspress, "Tak Gendong" was composed in 1983.[2]
He died of a suspected heart attack, according to a team of doctors at 10.30 a.m. on 4 August 2009 on the way to Pusdikkes hospital.[1][3] He was buried on Tuesday night at 11:10 p.m. in a cemetery inside poet WS Rendra's art workshop compound in Depok, West Java.[4]
Styles
Mbah Surip had a dreadlocks hairstyle and reggae-style outfits. He was remembered for his laugh and tagline "I love you full".[1] President Yudhoyono described him as “a down-to-earth artist who dedicated his life to develop his art in his own way”.[5]
Personal life
Mbah Surip had four children named Tita, Varid, Risna and Ivo. Their initials formed TVRI, because he wanted to perform at TVRI.[6]
References
- Kuswandini, Dian (5 August 2009). "'We love you full': Mbah Surip dies aged 60". The Jakarta Post.
- "Mbah Surip Meninggal Dunia di Puncak Karir dalam Usia 46 Tahun". RollingStone Indonesia. 8 February 2011. Archived from the original on 17 February 2013.
- Maulia, Erwida (5 August 2009). "Fans mourn the death of 'Mbah' Surip". The Jakarta Post.
- "Indonesian Reggae Star Mbah Surip Buried After Daughter's Wedding". The Jakarta Globe. 5 August 2009. Archived from the original on 11 October 2009.
- Maulia, Erwida (4 August 2009). "President offers condolences to Mbah Surip". The Jakarta Post. Archived from the original on 7 August 2009.
- Yudono 2009, p. 44
Bibliography
- Yudono, Jodhi (2009). Mbah Surip, We Love You Full. Jakarta: Grasindo. ISBN 978-979-025-894-5.