Naykilla | |
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 Naykilla in 2025 | |
| Born | Nayya Rahmania January 2, 2003 |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Family | Sara Fajira (sister) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2019–present |
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Nayya Rahmania (born 2 January 2003), better known by her stage name Naykilla, is an Indonesian singer-songwriter.[1] She became widely known after her collaboration song with Tenxi and Jemsii titled "Garam & Madu (Sakit Dadaku)" went viral on social media in late 2024 and won several awards, including Best of the Best Production Work at the 2025 Anugerah Musik Indonesia (AMI) Awards.[2] Naykilla is recognized as one of the figures who popularized the fusion of hip hop music and dangdut, which later became known as hip-dut.[3]
Early life
editNaykilla was born in Surabaya, East Java. She grew up in a family of musicians; her father is a keyboardist and her mother is a singer.[4] She is the younger sister of Sara Fajira, a singer known for the song "Lathi", and also the younger sister of Kaio, a music producer.[5][6]
Exposure to music from her family environment since childhood formed Naykilla's artistic foundation. Before releasing original works, she actively built a digital presence through the YouTube platform by uploading various cover videos of popular songs.[7]
Career
edit2019–2023: Early career and genre exploration
editNaykilla released her debut single, "Believe," in 2019. In the early stages of her career, she explored pop, R&B, and electronic music through a series of singles, including "Changed" (2021), "Dreams" (2021), "Honey & Lemon" (2022), "You" (2022), and "dEsTRoy yOu (AGAIN)" (2024).[8]
2024–2025: "Garam & Madu" phenomenon and chart dominance
editA turning point in Naykilla's career occurred when she collaborated with Tenxi and producer Jemsii on the song "Garam & Madu (Sakit Dadaku)," released on 20 December 2024. The song became a viral phenomenon on the TikTok social media platform and reached number one on the Apple Music Indonesia charts.[9]
Musically, the song uses the metaphor of salt (garam) as a symbol of sadness and honey (madu) as a symbol of happiness. Its primary innovation lies in the use of multilingual lyrics (Indonesian, English, and Javanese) and the fusion of hip-hop structures with Malay-influenced dangdut elements. The song's success sparked a "Hip-Dut" music trend among Gen Z listeners.[10]
2025–present: Centyl EP and industry recognition
editOn 17 October 2025, Naykilla released her debut extended play (EP) titled Centyl. Produced by Jemsii, the album consists of six tracks: "Bahasa Tubuhmu", "Raga", "SO ASU", "Kasih Aba Aba", "Geleng Geleng", and "skip dulu ah". Through this EP, Naykilla experimented with sound by blending elements of breakbeat, dangdut, and electronic pop.[11]
Prior to the EP's release, Naykilla performed at the Synchronize Fest 2025 music festival. In an interview during the event, she emphasized the importance of consistency and creativity for musicians to ensure they are not only known for temporary viral phenomena.[12]
In early 2026, Naykilla appeared as a "secret guest" at the Urup 2026 dawn festival, organized by Kunto Aji in Yogyakarta. During the event, she performed a duet with Kunto Aji on the song "Selaras," showcasing a more intimate and reflective musical side.[13]
Musical style and influences
editNaykilla's music is characterized by soft vocals that contrast with dynamic and expressive arrangements. She has stated that music is her primary medium for communication and storytelling. Artistically, she is heavily inspired by her sister, Sara Fajira, as well as international musicians such as Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, and Doja Cat.[14] Naykilla's top three favorite international artists are SZA, Ariana Grande, and Sabrina Claudio.[15]
Discography
editExtended plays
edit| Title | Album details | Track listing |
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| Centyl |
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Singles
edit| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Believe" | 2019 | Non-album singles |
| "Changed" | 2021 | |
| "Dreams" | ||
| "Honey & Lemon" | 2022 | |
| "You" | ||
| "2nd" | 2023 | |
| "dEsTRoy yOu (AGAIN)" | 2024 | |
| "Garam & Madu (Sakit Dadaku)" (with Tenxi and Jemsii) | ||
| "Kasih Aba Aba" | 2025 | Centyl |
| "SO ASU" | ||
| "Bahasa Tubuhmu" | ||
| "Raga" | ||
| "Geleng Geleng" | ||
| "skip dulu ah" |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Anugerah Musik Indonesia | Best of the Best Production Work | "Garam & Madu (Sakit Dadaku)" (with Tenxi & Jemsii) | Won | [16] |
| Best Rap/Hip Hop Duo/Group/Collaboration | Won | ||||
| Best Collaborative Production Work | Nominated | ||||
| 2025 | Indonesian Music Awards | Collaboration of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Nada Sambung Pribadi of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Breakthrough Artist of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| 2025 | SCTV Music Awards | Most Popular Newcomer | Naykilla (with Tenxi & Jemsii) | Nominated |
Personal life
editNaykilla is in a relationship with her music producer, Jemsii. The relationship was publicly confirmed during a podcast, where Naykilla explained that their professional collaboration began from a mutual respect for each other's creative processes.[17]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Liputan6.com (2025-01-05). "Profil Naykilla Penyanyi Lagu Garam dan Madu yang Viral, Lahir dari Keluarga Musisi dan Sudah Punya Lagu sejak 2019". liputan6.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2026-01-03.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "bjapps". www.beautyjournal.id. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
- ^ Anggraini, Pingkan. "Profil Naykilla 'Biduan Hip Dut' Garam dan Madu yang Viral". detikpop (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2026-01-03.
- ^ Liputan6.com (2025-01-05). "Profil Naykilla Penyanyi Lagu Garam dan Madu yang Viral, Lahir dari Keluarga Musisi dan Sudah Punya Lagu sejak 2019". liputan6.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2026-01-03.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Owl, Nerdy (2021-01-07). "Potret Kompak Sara Fajira dan Sang Adik". IDN Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2026-01-03.
- ^ Fimela.com (2025-01-05). "Fakta Menarik Naykilla, Penyanyi Lagu 'Garam dan Madu' yang Lahir dari Keluarga Musisi". fimela.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2026-01-03.
- ^ developer, medcom id (2025-01-09). "Profil Naykilla, Tenxi, dan Jemsii, Penyanyi Lagu Viral Garam dan Madu". medcom.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2026-01-03.
- ^ Copied!, Shani Ramadhan Rasyid Share Link (2025-01-05). "Profil Naykilla, Penyanyi Lagu 'Garam dan Madu' yang Viral, Anak Keluarga Musisi dan Berkarya sejak 2019". KapanLagi.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2026-01-03.
- ^ "Profil Naykilla, Penyanyi Lagu 'Garam dan Madu' yang Menduduki Peringkat 1 Apple Music". suara.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2026-01-03.
- ^ Raditya, Michael HB. "The revival of hip-dut: The dangdut genre that makes Gen-Z hips move". Indonesia at Melbourne. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
- ^ "Nayla Killa (Naykilla) Biodata, Usia dan Agama Lengkap - ProfilKu" (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2026-01-03.
- ^ Bachri, Ayesha (2025-01-03). "Siapa Penyanyi di Balik Lagu Garam & Madu yang Viral di TikT". IDN Times (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2026-01-03.
- ^ Rahma, Dita Aulia (2026-01-03). "Festival Urup 2026 Sambut Matahari Pertama". RRI.co.id. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
- ^ "Berjoget Bareng Trio Tenxi, Naykilla, dan Jemsi di Pestapora". Tempo (in Indonesian). 2025-09-06. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
- ^ TOP 3 FAV ARTIST NAYKILLA #naykilla #idlpodcast (in Indonesian), retrieved 2026-03-03
- ^ "Lagu Garam & Madu Menang Karya Produksi Terbaik Terbaik AMI Awards 2025". Tempo (in Indonesian). 2025-11-20. Retrieved 2026-01-03.
- ^ Jember, Redaksi Radar. "Kisah Romansa Dunia Musik Indonesia, Penyanyi Naykilla Resmi Berpacaran dengan Produsernya, Jemsii - Radar Jember". Kisah Romansa Dunia Musik Indonesia, Penyanyi Naykilla Resmi Berpacaran dengan Produsernya, Jemsii - Radar Jember (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2026-01-03.
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