Syahrini

Biography

Rini Fatimah Zaelani (born 1 August 1980), known professionally as Syahrini, is an Indonesian singer and actress. She spent her childhood in Sukabumi and later earned a bachelor's degree in law from Pakuan University in Bogor. Her first album was My Lovely×My Lovely15 February 2008 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 9 tracks1Tatapan Cinta3:092Bohong3:273My Lovely4:224Kau Sengaja4:235Habislah Sudah4:286Sang Pecinta3:457Aku Pergi4:568Tak Memilih3:399Melewati Batas4:06, released in 2008. Also in her discography is the song "Tatapan Cinta," which appeared on the compilation soundtrack album of the film Coklat Stroberi (Chocolate Strawberry).

Career

In her early music career, she and her sister Aisyahrani formed a duo vocal group named "Duo Geulis" which is in the dangdut genre. Later, in 2008, she collaborated with songwriters, including Dewiq and Yovie Widianto, for her first pop solo album, My Lovely×My Lovely15 February 2008 · Studio albumSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)Tracklist · 9 tracks1Tatapan Cinta3:092Bohong3:273My Lovely4:224Kau Sengaja4:235Habislah Sudah4:286Sang Pecinta3:457Aku Pergi4:568Tak Memilih3:399Melewati Batas4:06. Two songs from that album, "Bohong" (Lies) and "My Lovely", were released as singles. In mid-2009, Syahrini released the single "Pusing Setengah Mati".
In late 2009, Syahrini met Anang Hermansyah on a TV show, who then asked her to be his duet partner. Together they released the singles "Jangan Memilih Aku×Jangan Memilih AkuEPSpotify (search)YouTube Music (search)" (Don't Choose Me) and "Cinta Terakhir" (The Last Love).
In 2010, she recorded a cover version of the late Alda Risma's song "Aku Tak Biasa" (I'm Not Ordinary), and reestablished her career as an independent solo female singer, after the collaboration with Anang ended.

Legal disputes

On 2 May 2011, Syahrini was sued for a contract management mistake.
In February 2014, Syahrini was allegedly associated in a corruption case of the procurement of medical equipment in Banten province, along with Jennifer Dunn, Catherine Wilson, and Aura Kasih. The main suspect, Tubagus Chaeri Wardana (a.k.a. Wawan), who was prosecuted by Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), was rumored to be not only romantically but also sexually involved with these famous women. The Indonesian media also reported that Wawan, who is the brother of Banten Province's Governor, Ratu Atut Chosiyah, spent the corrupted money on expensive gifts for several female celebrities, including Syahrini. She denied the rumor.

Musical influences

She mentions Tata Young and Beyoncé Knowles as her inspirations, besides Indonesian pop diva, Krisdayanti. She also cites the girl group Pussycat Dolls, Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, (whom she has been compared to) and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis as her fashion inspirations.

Studio albums

My Lovely (2008)
Semua Karena Cinta (2012)

Mini album

Jangan Memilih Aku (with Anang Hermansyah) (2009)