Yura Yunita Explained

Yura Yunita
Birth Name:Yunita Rachman
Birth Date:9 June 1991[1]
Birth Place:Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
Years Active:2014–present
Label:Ayura

Yunita Rachman or better known as Yura Yunita (born in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia on 9 June 1991) is an Indonesian singer and songwriter of Sundanese descent.

Having succeeded with the hit "Cinta Dan Rahasia", she then released a third single entitled "Berawal Dari Tatap", which was released in conjunction with her music video.[2] The single release, "Berawal Dari Tatap", was on top charts in major cities in Indonesia. This song was written by her.[3]

In the beginning of 2015, she became a line-up artist at the 2015 Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival. In 2015, she also got three nominations in the 2015 Indonesia Choice Awards for category "Female Singer of the Year", "Breakthrough Artist of the Year", and "Song of the Year" (for the song "Cinta Dan Rahasia").[4]

On 21 September 2018, Yura Yunita released her second album, Merakit.[5] Six days later, she won her third Anugerah Musik Indonesia (AMI) Award for the Best Pop Female Solo Artist category, with the single Harus Bahagia.[6]

Yura Yunita obtained her Bachelor's degree from Faculty of Communication, Padjadjaran University.[7]

Discography

Studio album

Singles

As lead artist

YearTitleProducerAlbumLabel
2014Balada SirkusAri RenaldiYuraMusik Bagus Indonesia
Cinta Dan Rahasia (feat. Glenn Fredly) Ari Renaldi, Glenn Fredly
2015Berawal Dari TatapAri Renaldi
2016Kasih Jangan Kau PergiIfa FachirOST - I Am Hope
IntuisiYuraMerakit
2017BuktikanYura(Single)RPM
2018Harus BahagiaAri RenaldiMerakitAyura
Pekat (feat. Reza Rahadian)Yura, Reza Rahadian(Single)
Takkan ApaAri RenaldiMerakit
Buka HatiAri Renaldi

As a featured artist

YearTitleLead artistAlbum
2015Make You Feel AlrightGinda BestariSoulful Desire
2016Berani SadariAfganSides
2016Melawan DuniaRANRAN

Videography

Music videos

YearTitleDirectorNotes
2014Balada SirkusAudy Erel
2015Berawal Dari TatapMarisca SurahmanShot in Bandung
2016KatajiDesal Sembada
Get Along With YouMarisca Surahman
Cinta Dan RahasiaGlenn FredlyFeat. Glenn Fredly
IntuisiJordan MarzukiShot in Kanazawa, Japan
2017Melawan DuniaTessy PenyamiAs a featured artist of RAN
BuktikanJordan Marzuki
2018Harus BahagiaShadtoto Prasetio
PekatSamuel ErhaFeat. Reza Rahadian
Takkan ApaDidi Mulyadi Witono
Buka HatiGalih Mulya NugrahaCreative direction by Tulus

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipients / TitleResults
2014Hai Reader's Poll Music AwardsBest Female ArtistYura Yunita
2015Indonesian Choice AwardsBreakthrough Artist of the Year
Female Singer of the Year
Song of the YearCinta Dan Rahasia (feat. Glenn Fredly)
Anugerah Musik IndonesiaBest Soul/R&B AlbumYura
Anugerah Planet MuzikBest New Artist (Female)Berawal Dari Tatap
Hai Reader's Poll Music AwardsThe Best FemaleYura Yunita
2016Dahsyatnya AwardsOutstanding Newcomer
Outstanding Duet/CollaborationYura Yunita (feat. Glenn Fredly)
SCTV Music AwardsMost Famous NewcomerYura Yunita
Indonesian Choice AwardsFemale Singer of the Year
2017Dahsyatnya AwardsOutstanding Music VideoIntuisi
Outstanding Model of a Music Video (with Reza Rahadian)
OZ Radio Bandung FM AwardsMost Friendly Song
Most Friendly FanbaseHip Hip Yura
Most Friendly MusicianYura Yunita
Most Friendly Female Singer
SCTV Music AwardsMost Famous Female Solo Singer
JawaPos.com Reader's Choice AwardsFavourite Female Singer
Indonesian Choice AwardsFemale Singer of the Year
Anugerah Musik IndonesiaBest Pop Female Solo ArtistIntuisi
Best Pop Songwriter
2018Dahsyatnya AwardsOutstanding Duet/CollaborationMelawan Dunia (feat. RAN)
Outstanding Female Solo SingerYura Yunita
OZ Radio Bandung FM AwardsMost Friendly Female Singer
Most Friendly FanbaseHip Hip Yura
Anugerah Musik IndonesiaBest Pop Female Solo ArtistHarus Bahagia

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.antaranews.com/berita/486365/yura-kenalkan-lagu-sunda-bernuansa-jazz Yura kenalkan lagu sunda bernuansa jazz
  2. http://www.pikiran-rakyat.com/node/320233 Yura Rilis "Berawal Dari Tatap"
  3. http://hot.detik.com/music/read/2015/06/26/103213/2953003/228/sosok-glenn-fredly-di-balik-karier-gemilang-yura-yunita Glenn Fredly figures in Yura Yunita's brilliant career
  4. http://www.szaktudas.com/inilah-daftar-nominee-dan-pemenang-indonesia-choice-awards-2015-40221.html List of the winners and nominations of 2015 Indonesian Choice Awards
  5. News: Yura Yunita sambut album kedua, Merakit. Fimela.com. fimela.com. 2018-10-09.
  6. News: Yura Jadi Artis Solo Wanita Terbaik AMI Awards 2018. Tim. hiburan. 2018-10-09. en.
  7. Web site: Profil Yura Yunita - VIVA. 21 November 2017.
  8. News: Profil Yura Yunita - VIVA. VIVA. PT. VIVA MEDIA BARU -. 2017-11-21. 2018-10-09. id.
  9. News: Album Merakit, Pendewasaan Yura Yunita di Industri Musik. 2018-09-20. Tabloidbintang.com. 2018-10-09.