Biography
Who is Raisa?
Early life and background
Raisa Andriana was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, on June 6, 1990. She is the daughter of Allan Nur Ihsan Rachman and Ria Mariaty. During her childhood, she attended Binus University. Her interest in music began at a very young age, as she often pretended to perform on stage when she was only three years old.
Without formal music education, she developed her vocal style by listening to artists such as Brian Mcknight, India Arie, Stevie Wonder, and Joss Stone. She spent her formative years refining her singing voice by mimicking the techniques of these favorite musicians.
Starting her music career
Her professional singing career began with a collaboration with composer David Foster for a concert held in Jakarta. Before launching as a solo artist, she was the lead vocalist for a band called Andante, which was founded by Kevin Aprilio. The band later reorganized and changed its name to Vierra, featuring five members including Raisa, Widi Soediro, Raka Cyril, Satrianda Widjanarko, and Kevin Aprilio.
She eventually left the band after the record label requested a different musical concept. Following her departure, she pursued a solo path and gained significant recognition with the release of her single Serba Salah. This song helped establish her popularity within the Indonesian music industry and led to a win at the Indonesian Music Awards for the Best of the Best Newcomer category.
Albums and performance highlights
Her self-titled debut album, Raisa, was released in 2011 by Solid Records and Universal Music Indonesia. Producers Asta Andoko, Ramadhan Handy, and Adrianto Ario Seto collaborated on the project. She followed this with her second album, Heart to Heart, in November 2013, which included the singles Bye-Bye and Pemeran Utama. In 2014, she performed the national anthem Indonesia Raya while opening for Metallica in Jakarta.
She expanded her work in 2016 by releasing her third studio album, Handmade, under the label Juni Records. This album featured the tracks Jatuh Hati and Kali Kedua. Throughout her career, she has received various accolades, including awards from the Indonesian Music Awards, Music Planet Awards, and Mnet Asian Music Awards. She also appeared as a guest judge on Indonesian Idol Season 8 and performed as a guest star on The Voice Indonesia Season 2.
Personal life and family
Raisa Andriana married the Australian actor Hamish Daud on September 3, 2017. The couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Zalina Raine Wyllie, on February 12, 2019. She has officially filed for divorce from Hamish Daud, and their first court hearing is scheduled for November 3, 2025.
Birthday and age
Raisa was born on June 6, 1990, which makes Raisa 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Raisa shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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