RAN is an Indonesian

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band formed in Jakarta,

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in November 2006. The group comprises Rayi Putra Rahardjo (vocals/rap), Astono "Asta" Andoko (guitars), and Anindyo "Nino" Baskoro (vocals), the group name taken from the members' initials. Their music combines elements of

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, R&B,

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, hip hop, and funk. They released their debut album, ''RAN for Your Life'' in 2007, from which the successful single "Pandangan Pertama" was taken. They also had a hit with "Dekat di Hati". They have gone on to release four more albums. In November 2015 they collaborated with

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on the single "Salamku Untuk Kekasihmu Yang Baru". Putra has also recorded as a solo artist.

Members

* Rayi Putra Rahardjo —

vocals Singing is the act of creating musical sounds with the voice. A person who sings is called a singer, artist or vocalist (in jazz and/or popular music). Singers perform music (arias, recitatives, songs, etc.) that can be sung with or witho ...

rap vocals Rapping (also rhyming, spitting, emceeing or MCing) is a musical form of vocal delivery that incorporates "rhyme, rhythmic speech, and street vernacular". It is performed or chanted, usually over a backing beat or musical accompaniment. The ...

* Astono "Asta" Andoko —

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s * Anindyo "Nino" Baskoro — vocals

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Awards and nominations

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Awards — Most Favourite Band/Group/Duo , , - , MTV Indonesia Awards — Most Favourite Breakthrough Artist , , - , rowspan="5", 2009 , rowspan="4", RAN ,

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Editors' Choice Awards — Rookie of the Year , , - , Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards — Favorite Duo/Group , , - ,

Awards — Best Artist of the Year , , - ,

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— Outstanding Duo/Group Singer , , - , "Ratu Lebah" ,

Awards — Best Original Soundtrack , , - , rowspan="4", 2010 , "T.G.I. Friday" ,

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— Best R&B Production Work , , - , rowspan="2", RAN , Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards — Favorite Duo/Group , , - ,

— Outstanding Duo/Group Singer , , - , "Jadi Gila" , Dahsyatnya Awards — Outstanding Video Clip , , - , rowspan="2", 2011 , "Karena Kusuka Dirimu" ,

— Outstanding Video Clip , , - , RAN – "Karena Kusuka Dirimu" , Dahsyatnya Awards — Outstanding Role in Video Clip , , - , rowspan="3", 2012 , rowspan="2", RAN , Planet Muzik Awards — Best Duo/Group & Band , , - ,

— Outstanding Duo/Group Singer , , - , "Sepeda" , Dahsyatnya Awards — Outstanding Video Clip , , - , 2013 , "Kulakukan Semua Untukmu" ,

— Outstanding Video Clip , , - , 2014 , "Kita Bisa"
(featuring Tulus) ,

— Best R&B/Soul Production Work , , - , rowspan="5", 2015 , rowspan="2", "Dekat di Hati" ,

Editors' Choice Awards — Hits of the Year , , - ,

— Outstanding Song , , - , rowspan="3", RAN ,

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— Best Asian Artist Indonesia , , - , Indonesia Kids' Choice Awards — Favorite Group/Band/Duo , , - , Dahsyatnya Awards — Outstanding Duo/Group , , - , 2017 , ''RAN'' ,

— Best Pop Album ,

References

External links

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RAN discography
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