

Nike Ardilla was a superstar, drooled over in countless magazines. Its success touched off a wave of young Lady Rocker that included Anggun C Sasmi, Poppy Mercury, Inka Christie, and Mayang sari.

Seberkas Sinar had sold 1 million copies, and went on to sell a good three million more on top of that. Once the ubiquitous lead single died down, the album kept spinning off hits: Number one single Seberkas Sinar, the Top 10 ballad Cinta Pertama, and the Top 5 Tembang Asmara.īy the end of 1989.

Not only did she sell millions of records, she was a media fixture regardless of what she was (or wasnt) doing among female singers of the era (many of whom followed in her footsteps).įrom the outset, Nike Ardilla sex appeal was an important part of her image.When Ardillas debut album of titled Seberkas Sinar was released in mid 1989, it entered the charts at number one and stayed there for ten weeks. Nike Ardilla didnt just become a starshe was a bonafide pop phenomenon. More than any other single artist, Nike Ardilla was the driving force behind the return of teen pop Rock in the late 80s. With 30 million albums sold worldwide and the prestigious honor of being the only artist under the age of 15 who can sold an album over 2 million copies ever in Indonesia. Until now, Nike Ardilla is a musician, singer, movie star, and the most successful models in the history of show biz industry in Indonesia exist.
