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Brilio.net - Ian Kasela 's name has become an icon in the country's music industry. The vocalist of the band Radja , whose real name is Iandika Mulya Ramadhan, has been on the rise since joining Radja in 2001.
This man from Banjarmasin has performed in various big cities and always appears with his trademarksunglasses. Not only when performing on stage, Ian also often appears on TV shows or talk shows with glasses that have become his signature look.
But who would have thought, before he was as famous as he is now, Ian Kasela's style was actually very different. This was revealed from an upload by a Facebook user who shared his old portrait in the Nostalgia 80 and 90s group. Netizens were amazed by the vocalist's old-school visuals.
The photo taken in 1996 was a poster or album cover at that time. Wearing a blue shirt, Ian Kasela's hair still looks long and straight.
photo: Facebook/Nostalgia 80s and 90s
The next photo also shows Ian Kasela's real face without wearing glasses and still with long hair. His young face on the cover of the old album from 1997 is really striking.
Netizens who saw the post also commented. Not a few admitted that they had just seen Ian Kasela's face without his glasses. There were also those who wondered why when he was the vocalist of Radja, Ian chose to appear with his sunglasses.
photo: Facebook/Nostalgia 80s and 90s
" I just found out about Iyan Kasela, I've always been curious about his face without glasses ," said Zulini.
" I just found out that his eyes are Ian Kasela ," said Dhani Panglima.
" Long hair is better, when he was in the king's band his hair was messy and covered his face ," said Rini Risti.
" Why has Radja always worn glasses since joining the group ?" asked Ajay Surilli.
5 FAQs about the band Radja:1. Why does Ian Kasela always wear sunglasses when performing?
Sunglasses have been part of Ian Kasela's identity since Radja first rose to fame. In addition to being a trademark, glasses also make his appearance more mysterious and easily recognizable.
2. What is Radja's most popular song that is still remembered today?
The songs Tulus, Jujur, and Cinderella are Radja's most iconic works which are still often played on various music platforms.
3. Who are the other members of Radja besides Ian Kasela?
In addition to Ian Kasela, Radja was once strengthened by Moldy (guitar), Indra (bass), and Seno (drums). The formation has changed over time.
4. Is Radja still active now?
Yes, Radja is still actively performing and releasing songs although the intensity is not as dense as the 2000s. They have also performed at several nostalgic music festivals.
5. What genre of music does Radja perform?
Radja is known for pop rock music with touching lyrics that are easy to sing along to. Many of their songs also have relatable love themes.
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