What begins as a rigorous test of artistry to join one of Indonesia’s most prominent musical groups evolves into a decades-long commitment to shaping the country’s cultural soundscape, a journey that anchors every note of Jangan Paksa Rindu - Beda. The path to joining that group, Seventeen, started in 2008, when the opportunity arose to step into a role left vacant by the band’s departing original vocalist. Even as Seventeen carried a well-established, large public profile long before he auditioned, he threw himself into the process, navigating a multi-stage series of auditions and selections that weeded out less prepared hopefuls, earning his spot as the band’s new lead vocalist after proving he could meet the high bar set by the group’s existing legacy.