Melly Goeslaw
Melly Goeslaw is an Indonesian singer and songwriter, the voice of Potret and a familiar name behind film soundtracks and songs for other artists.
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- Born
- January 7, 1974
- From
- Indonesia
- Known for
- Singer, songwriter and Potret vocalist
- Band beginnings
- Co-founded Potret in 1995
- Solo debut
- Melly (1999)
- Creative partner
- Anto Hoed
Mini bio
How it started.
Melly trained with Elfa Secioria while still in high school. Singing backing vocals on a Katon Bagaskara tour brought her together with Anto Hoed and Arie Ayunir. In 1995, they formed Potret, with Melly singing and writing the band’s songs.
Finding her own voice.
Her solo debut, Melly, arrived in 1999 with “Jika”, a duet with Ari Lasso. The Ada Apa Dengan Cinta? soundtrack followed in 2002, establishing a lasting partnership with Anto Hoed in Indonesian film music.
Songs that travel.
Her official song list connects “Bunda” and “Salah” to Potret II and credits her on “Biarlah Rahsia”, recorded by Siti Nurhaliza. She continues to write for other singers: her 2025 and 2026 catalogue includes releases by Shanna Shannon, Kaneishia Yusuf and Agna.
Creditschronological, newest first
Songwriting and collaborations
- 2026Berdua Lebih BaikSongwriter and duet vocalist with Dimas Beck
- 2026Salah Jatuh CintaSongwriter for Agna
- 2026Harusnya DirayakanSongwriter for Kaneishia Yusuf
- 2025Rangga CintaCo-writer with Mira Lesmana; performed by Eva Celia and Bilal Indrajaya
- 2025Menunggumu Sampai Akhir HidupSongwriter for Shanna Shannon
- 1999JikaSongwriter and duet vocalist with Ari Lasso
- 1997Bunda / SalahPotret vocalist and songwriter
Film soundtracks
- 2016Ada Apa Dengan Cinta? 2Music collaborator with Anto Hoed
- 2002Ada Apa Dengan Cinta?Soundtrack collaborator with Anto Hoed
Awards
- AMI Awards · Lifetime Achievement Award2020 · Recognition for her contribution to Indonesian music.
- Festival Film Indonesia · Best Music2016 · The festival’s archive lists Melly as a winner of Penata Musik Terbaik.
- AMI Awards · “Jika”2000 · Best Progressive Pop Songwriter and Best Progressive Pop Duo/Group/Collaboration with Ari Lasso.
Quotes
bukan bagaimana kamu terkenal tapi bagaimana kamu dikenangMelly Goeslaw, AMI Awards acceptance speech, quoted by Aquarius Musikindo / detikHot
A short excerpt of her advice to younger musicians when accepting the 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award: think about how your work will be remembered.
Trivia
- Her father, Melky Goeslaw, was also a singer and songwriter.
- Tentang Dia (2005) was adapted from one of her short stories.
- Her official song list credits her and Siti Nurhaliza on “Biarlah Rahsia” (2006).
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