Rapper Rayi Putra puts on his dancing shoes for his newest single ‘MataMata’.
Taking a different route from his usual persona as a rapper, Rayi Putra’s New Year's resolution for 2022 was to be a triple threat – to be skilled in rapping, singing, and dancing. In efforts to reach his new goals, he took dancing lessons from popular dancer-choreographer Ufa Sofura.
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His new R&B track ‘MataMata’ fell into place easily among the grand scheme of things and the demo was described by the Indonesian artist as “the right solo material for [him] to dance to”.
This release’s music video showcases the rapper’s hard-earned dancing skills in a backdrop of vibrant colours and dynamic visuals, confirming its position as one of the most distinct productions he has ever worked on. Donned in a 007-suit, Rayi Putra parallels the themes of the song and its lyrics in his music video, by comparing the online ‘stalking’ of crushes on social media to undercover spy work.
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The fun sketch and witty lyricism solidify the rapper’s ability to transcend genres and concepts. “So far, I am very happy with the exploration process and the results of MataMata project.” He says, “Hopefully, this can be a nice pivot, a nice blueprint for my future solo project.”
Check out the music video of Rayi Putra’s ‘MataMata’ below:
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