Hailing from Sidoarjo, the collective that operates under the Simpatik Music banner has built its output around a distinct, self-defined sonic identity that draws from overlapping cultural and creative traditions to anchor its place within the broader Indonesian hip-hop landscape, a space that the group has long shaped with its commitment to centering local craft and collaborative artistry on every project it releases. The collective’s track Sedang Sedang Saja, which features Ria Amelia and Aura Sekar, bears all the hallmarks of that intentional creative process, brought to life by songwriters Mara Karma and Eddy Lestaluhu, and performed by a roster of in-house musicians who anchor every Simpatik Music release with their consistent, deeply collaborative skill.