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The master of beat Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, a true legend, commenced his Asia tour in Jakarta, Indonesia, where he amazed the audience with a concert and sharing the stage with the local superstar Raisa who performed with him, thus providing the audience with the unforgettable and beautiful experience of the duet. The legendary producer of R&B did not hold back his happiness at the moment and the collaboration with the wonderful melody maker, which the concert-goers and the social media followers felt very similar to. This exceptional incident of the world and the local talent confirms the statement that beat is a universal language and that different cultures cooperating in the entertainment industry is a strong force.
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Babyface took to the internet and lauded the partner for their duet saying, “The first stop on our Asia Tour was Jakarta, Indonesia, and I had the pleasure and the honor of singing with the beautiful Raisa. I have always loved her voice and I am really happy to share the stage with her.” The moving message was accompanied by video clips of their concert, where the two stars were depicted singing in flawless accord on the stage. The interplay between the seasoned hitmaker and the Indonesian diva was extraordinarily strong as their voices melded in an effortless and at the same time electrifying way.
As per the video was transcribed, they crooned some ardent ballads among which were such lines as “The only thing that matters is you” and “I should love, I wouldn’t let you down,” thereby disclosing the depth of their musical connection. Babyface, who is renowned for crafting R&B hits of the topmost quality, seemed genuinely content to be singing alongside Raisa, who infused her superbly strong and silky vocals into his.
The collaboration immediately brought about a huge reaction on social media with many fans expressing their pleasure over the incredible sight of two musical giants sharing the same stage. One person, however, had an opposing view and made comparisons saying, “I love you Babyface…but no one can sing ‘Toni’ like Toni!” referring to the classic Babyface-written Toni Braxton situation “How Could an Angel Break My Heart.” The comment brought back to the hearers the ones who listened to the original and at the same time cherished the new interpretation.
Indonesian fans were the most grateful since their local beat star shared the stage with the world-renowned creator. For example, one fan commented in Indonesian, “Keren abis… Raisa suaranya lembut tapi ada powwenya…” which translates to “Absolutely awesome… Raisa’s voice is soft but has power.” The remark highlights that Raisa’s different vocal qualities made her an ideal match for Babyface’s signature gentle style. Another local fan stated his sorrow for not going to the concert by saying “Buset berapa lagu duetnya. Duh nyesel ga nonton” which translates to “Wow how many duets are there. Oh, I regret not watching.”
The cooperation resulted in artistic encouragement in the audience, with one fan stating straight away, “Please produce Raisa her next album.” The suggestion depicts the public’s desire to expose more artistic interchange between the two musicians besides the one-time performance. Babyface is a legendary producer who has had a major impact on the careers of countless artists, so if he worked on Raisa’s future projects, it would indeed be a huge excitement.”
Some of the captions were rather intimate, one audience member said, “Raisa sangat menggoda penampilan ya,” this translates as “Raisa’s appearance is very seductive.” This observation of the young Indonesian singer’s enchantment on stage led to an extended debate of her electric performing style and how it augmented the visuals for the duet. Another online user hinted about Raisa’s romantic life, suggesting her husband could be envious of her alluring on-stage presence, although the comment was more in playful admiration than serious concern.
The thrill was not only amongst the local audience but also the international ones who were very happy to join in the discussion. One user only said “Ga salah memang dy idolaku” or “No wonder she’s my idol,” while another said Babyface is always a welcomed sight in concerts and festivals with “Looking forward to meet you soon” indicating that he would love to be one of the first ones at the next concert. The global response is a vivid testimony that the beat’s magic is transcending the borders and uniting different cultures through their common ownership of the artistic talent.
Babyface’s awesome performance in Jakarta has already made it impossible for the rest of the Asia tour not to be bright, thus the case that the veteran creator is always one step ahead in the search for new and unconventional musical ideas and collaborations has been proven once more. Not only is he going to take the Indonesian singer with him but also it is highly likely that Babyface’s genius opens the way for more stellar partnerships and memorable moments as he moves on across the continent.
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