Cakka Nuraga
Cakka Nuraga (born as Cakka Kawekas Nuraga in Tangerang, Indonesia on ) is an Indonesian musician, singer and guitarist. Singing since the age of eight, he began his MusicAL career by singing jingles and by appearing in a televised music competition in Indonesia.
Biography
Early life
Nuraga was born on August 18, 1997. He had been living in Jakarta. Graduated from Bintang 2 Tebet Kindergarten and continued his education in Tebet Timur Primary School. Afterwards, he was moving from Jakarta to Yogyakarta joined his father and older brother. And continued his education in Yogyakarta and graduated from Serayu Yogyakarta Primary School. And stay living in Yogyakarta until now.
Career beginnings
In 2008 Nuraga invited by Eross Chandra, an Indonesian guitarist from a band named Sheila on 7 to singing jingles. In October 2008, Nuraga had took a part in a huge televised music competition in Indonesia named 'Idola Cilik'. And made Nuraga well known in Indonesia. Although he eliminated as 6th position. He continued his career, and contracted by an artist management, Star Media Nusantara. Under the stage name "Cakka Idola Cilik". He released a compilation album with All Idola Cilik's finalists in 2008. Nuraga had been starring on Indonesian sinetron named Dewi, as Young Andre. He also frequently took journeys around Indonesia to meet his fans.
The Finest Tree (2012–present)
After his contract with former management finished. His new indie management company. In the last year of 2012, formed Nuraga as the duo named The Finest Tree. Members of The Finest Tree are Nuraga Brothers. They recently have been released their debut album, Album Hijau. And have been busy promoting their music. Nuraga hopes will inspire listeners everywhere. Album hijau have 5 songs with the main single "Lupa Bawa Nyali". Career The Finest Tree has been beginning since their singing a soundtrack for Indonesian Movie "Cinta Tapi Beda". They singing "Melebur Beda" as main soundtrack for that movie. With The Finest Tree, Nuraga left "Idola Cilik" as his stage name and for future career he use "Cakka The Finest Tree" as his new stage name.
Musical style and performance
Musically, Nuraga's sound reflects genres of pop, rock and blues. He points to American musician/singer-songwriter, John Mayer, as one of his main inspirations and reasons for his passion for music.
Discography
Singles
Year |
Song |
Album |
Collaboration |
Type |
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2008 |
Gosok Gigi di Malam Hari |
Pepsodent Nightbrushing Campaign |
Solo |
Jingle |
Lihat Gigi Sehatku |
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Kuman |
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2009 |
Bukan Superstar |
Album Compilation Gapai Mimpimu |
All Finalists |
Single |
Theme Song "Idola Cilik” |
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Kepompong |
Top 10 Idola Cilik 2 |
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Bersatulah Indonesia |
Single Bersatulah Indonesia |
Star Media Nusantara Artists |
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2010 |
Bertahanlah |
Free Single (Merapi Eruption) |
feat Elang Nuraga |
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2011 |
Cinta Allah, Cinta Sejati |
Single Ramadhan |
Star Media Nusantara Artists |
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2012 |
Melebur Beda |
Main Soundtrack Cinta Tapi Beda Movie |
The Finest Tree |
Soundtrack |
2013 |
Selamat Datang |
Special Project |
Single |
Album
- Album Hijau The Finest Tree (2012) as The Finest Tree's Member.
Filmography
- Dewi (2009) as Little Andre
- Cinta Tapi Beda (2012) as The Finest Tree (soundtrack)
Ads
- Filler Dettol
- Tulipware Catalog
Awards and Nominations
Years |
Awards |
Categories |
Result |
|---|---|---|---|
2014 |
dahSyatnya Awards |
"Duo/Kolaborasi TerdahSyat" |
External links
– Official
– Personal
- Cakka Nuraga on SoundCloud