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View all search resultsAde Govinda, the hitmaker of euphonic, everlasting pop
With emotionally charged lyrics and haunting melodies, the songwriter-producer has established his unique musical and lyrical characteristics in the country’s modern pop scene.
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Pop maestro: Songwriter and music producer Ade Govinda poses in his studio on Aug. 22, 2025, during an interview at his house in West Jakarta. (JP/Felix Martua)
D
uring a conversation with Ade Govinda on Aug. 22 at his home studio, there was a moment when the songwriter and music producer showed what he had been jotting down on his Notes app: 213 song ideas, and counting.
"These are the themes," he said, laughing. "Next, I'll just dig deep into my heart for the [lyrical] tone."
Considering his blockbuster hit "Masing Masing" (By ourselves) featuring Malaysian singer Ernie Zakri, it would be natural to assume that Ade might slow down and rest on his laurels for a while.
Turns out, songwriting is no different from breathing for him.
How does Ade define a “good song”?
"It's a song that when we listen to it, we can get into its feeling, even if we don't feel that way in the first place," he said.
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