After shaking up the Malaysian music industry, Kidd Santhe and Saixse have joined forces for their latest song, “Mantap Cuy”. This electrifying single also features popular Indonesian YouTuber Atta Halilintar (currently listed among Asia’s Top 3).
Exploring the universal theme of life’s challenges, “Mantap Cuy” transcends borders, and celebrates every experience that defines our journey. “It’s about embracing everything that happens in life, the highs and the lows, the good and the bad, and accepting it with open arms,” explained Kidd Santhe, who is the producer of the song.
“Mantap Cuy” is a fusion of Malaysian and Indonesian slang, to express satisfaction or acceptance. The expression captures the spirit of enthusiasm and excitement about something, just like saying “cool, dude” or “awesome, bro”.
“I’ve been a longtime fan of the Malaysian hip-hop scene, especially of Kidd’s work and Saixse’s viral song ‘Malampagi’ (which was even trending in Indonesia!) – when Kidd proposed the collaboration, I didn’t even hesitate,” said Atta Halilintar. “I was thrilled to contribute to Malaysia’s entertainment landscape, alongside two of the industry’s finest.”
Kidd Santhe and Saixse not only composed the song together, but also collaborated on the lyrics together with Atta Halilintar. This project also marks the collaboration between
Kidd Santhe’s Kidd Next Door Productions and Saixse’s Bando Rasia Legacy.
Filmed in Indonesia by Simbion, and finalised in Malaysia by Take Five Studio, the music video for “Mantap Cuy” promises a visual feast for viewers.
“The experience of shooting a music video in Indonesia was really exciting and it was an incredible experience for me. Their creativity, efficiency, and support was just phenomenal, despite the tight timeline,” said Saixse, marking his first time filming a music video overseas.
“Mantap Cuy” will be distributed by Sony Music Malaysia, and will be available for streaming on all major digital streaming platforms from 26th April 2024. The official music video will be launched on 30th April 2024, exclusively on Kidd Santhe’s YouTube page.
