Doel Sumbang
| Doel Sumbang | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Abdoel Wachyoe Affandi |
| Born | May 16, 1963 |
| Origin | Bandung, West Java, Indonesia |
| Genres | Pop-rock, Pop Sunda, Satire, Comedy, Alternative rock |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1981–present |
| Labels | Blackboard, Nirwana Record, Universal Music Indonesia, EMI |
Abdoel Wachyoe Affandi[1] (EYD: Abdul Wahyu Affandi; Sundanese: ᮃᮘ᮪ᮓᮥᮜ᮪ ᮝᮠᮡᮥ ᮃᮖ᮪ᮖᮔ᮪ᮓᮤ; born May 16, 1963), known professionally as Doel Sumbang (EYD: Dul Sumbang; Sundanese: ᮓᮥᮜ᮪ ᮞᮥᮙ᮪ᮘᮀ), is an Indonesian pop musician and singer, known for his vulgarity and critics through playful melodies and comedic lyrics.[2][3][4] Doel is also known as a Sundanese musician, writing and singing songs in the Sundanese pop genre about Sundanese social life.[5][6]
Name
[edit]He began his career in musical theatre in Braga Street, Bandung. During his theatrical career, he met Remy Sylado, where he got the nickname Doel, a shortening of his first name, Abdoel.[5] He got his nickname Sumbang (discordant, breaking customs)[7] from Handoko Kusmo, from his vulgar, colloquial, straightforward, and unpleasant lyrics, often times disregarding politeness and customs, saying things as is.[5][3]
Early life
[edit]Born in Bandung, he was raised in a religious household, his father was an Islamic teacher (mubalig).[2] He came from a lineage of artisans, his grandfather was a violinist and his father was an actor at the Cultural Center Foundation.[8] He has shown interest in art since middle school, especially in theatre and music, studying from Remy Sylado.
Career
[edit]During his threatre career, he began writing song lyrics with themes of social criticism and issues. His simple and straightforward lyrics attracted the attention of a producer named Handoko Kusmo, interested in recording Doel's works.[2] His dedication to music caused a conflict between him and his father, he was kicked out of his house and was forced to live in the streets of Braga Street during the making of his first album.[8] Originally, he often appeared in local shows.[9] His critical songs against the Orba (New Order) government has lead one of his songs to be temporarily banned in the 1970s.[10]
In the 1980s, Doel began writing ballad songs, both about love and social critics.[3][9][11] In the 90s, he released his duet album with Nini Carlina "Kalau Bulan Bisa Ngomong" (If Only The Moon Could Speak), which further pushed him to fame.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ M., Nugroho, Kelik (2015). Almanak musik Indonesia, 2005-2015. Tangerang Selatan. ISBN 9786027365407. OCLC 950881201.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c "Doel Sumbang, Musisi 'Sinting' yang Tidak Sinting". kumparan (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ a b c d "Relevansi Kritik Sosial Lagu "Didi Benjol" Karya Doel Sumbang Pada Era Pasca Reformasi". tatkala.co. 2024-03-09. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ "Deretan Lagu Doel Sumbang Paling Hits, Ada Kalau Bulan Bisa Ngomong". iNews.ID (in Indonesian). 2022-07-09. Archived from the original on 2022-07-11. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ a b c "Profile Doel Sumbang, Musisi Legendaris Pop Sunda Pencipta Lagu Runtah Yang Viral di Cover Azmy Z". www.tvonenews.com (in Indonesian). 2023-02-20. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ Nandiasa, Arfi Bambani Amri, Heryu (2013-01-03). "Doel Sumbang Protes Kurikulum Sekolah Tanpa Bahasa Sunda". www.viva.co.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-06-29.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Arti kata sumbang - Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia (KBBI) Online". kbbi.web.id. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ a b Mario, Vincentius; Pangerang, Andi Muttya Keteng (8 April 2021). "Cerita Perjalanan Karier Doel Sumbang, dari soal Elvis Presley hingga Diusir Ayah". kompas.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ a b Team, Rendi Riansyah. "Profil Lengkap Doel Sumbang: Legenda Pop Sunda". Rendi Riansyah. Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ H, Ibrahim. "5 Lagu yang Pernah Dicekal Masa Orde Baru, dari Nia Daniaty hingga Doel Sumbang - Harian Massa Id - Halaman 2". 5 Lagu yang Pernah Dicekal Masa Orde Baru, dari Nia Daniaty hingga Doel Sumbang - Harian Massa Id - Halaman 2 (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2025-06-29.
- ^ "Musik balada siap kembali berjaya di pasar musik tanah air". merdeka.com (in Indonesian). 2014-08-31. Retrieved 2025-06-29.