Sal Priadi
Salmantyo "Sal" Ashrizky Priadi is an Indonesian singer-songwriter and actor. He released his debut studio album, Berhati in 2020, followed by MARKERS AND SUCH PENS FLASHDISKS in 2024. As an actor, he has starred in various films, including the Locarno-winning Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash and Yosep Anggi Noen's 24 Hours with Gaspar.
Priadi has received seven Anugerah Musik Indonesia nominations and an Indonesian Film Festival nomination for Best Theme Song. Aside from his music career, Sal Priadi has also ventured into acting, including a role in the 2021 film "Seperti Dendam, Rindu Harus Dibayar Tuntas". His background and journey highlight his dedication to exploring various artistic avenues in Indonesia's entertainment industry.
Early life
Priadi was born on 30 April 1992 in Malang, East Java, Indonesia. His interest in music began in middle school when he formed a band with his friends to perform at school events. During his high school years, he formed an emo band and began writing songs. In 2015, Priadi started uploading covers and original songs on his SoundCloud account with the help from Mahatamtama and Derry of indie pop group Coldiac. His musical style includes Indie Indonesia, Sophisti Pop, Pop Kontemporer, R&B, Art Pop, Folk, and Funk.In 2017, he released his debut single titled "Kultusan" through GZZ Records, marking the beginning of his journey as a solo artist. His second single, "Ikat Aku di Tulang Belikatmu", gained significant attention and led to a nomination for Best Solo Male Pop Artist at the 2018 Anugerah Musik Indonesia. He continued to release music, and in 2020, he launched his first studio album called "Berhati" under the production of Ari Renaldi.
Career
2017–2020: ''Berhati''
In 2017, Priadi released his debut single "Kultusan" through GZZ Records. It was followed by his second single "Ikat Aku di Tulang Belikatmu" on 8 June 2018. The single led Sal to receive a nomination for Best Solo Male Pop Artist at the 2018 Anugerah Musik Indonesia. In 2018, he released follow-up single "Melebur Semesta", which was nominated for Best Alternative Solo Artist at the 2019 Anugerah Musik Indonesia. He then moved to Jakarta from Malang to focus on developing his music career. His fourth single, "Jangan Bertengkar Lagi Ya? OK? OK!" was released in 2019 and produced by pop singer Pamungkas. He released a single "Amin Paling Serius", featuring indie folk singer Nadin Amizah on 29 May 2019. It peaked at number six on the Billboard Indonesia Top 100. In July 2019, he was featured on Hindia's single "Belum Tidur" from his debut studio album, Menari dengan Bayangan.Priadi released his debut studio album Berhati on 24 February 2020.
2020–2023: ''MARKERS AND SUCH'' and acting debut
Priadi released the single "Irama Laot Teduh", produced by Ari Renaldi, on 9 July 2020. It was intended to be the lead single of his now-unrealized extended play Kumpulan Lagu Cinta. On 8 October 2020, he released a single "Misteri Minggu Pagi" about being ghosted the day after going on a date. In November 2020, Palari Films announced that Priadi would star in Edwin's Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash, an adaptation of the novel of the same name. On 19 February 2021, he released a single "Serta Mulia" about a celebration which was inspired by his first wedding anniversary. It was released alongside a website where his fans could request personalized greetings from him. Priadi partnered with IM3 Ooredoo to release a single "Bulan Yang Baik" about spending a second Ramadan during the COVID-19 pandemic on 23 April 2021.He released his debut extended play, titled MARKERS AND SUCH on 18 March 2022. It encapsulates his life after getting married and having a child. In August 2022, it was announced that he would join the cast of Yosep Anggi Noen's crime drama film 24 Hours with Gaspar, alongside Reza Rahardian, Shenina Cinnamon, and Laura Basuki. In November 2022, he wrote and recorded "Ambilkan Bintang" as the soundtrack for the film Autobiography, which led him to a Citra Award nomination for Best Theme Song at the 2022 Indonesian Film Festival. In May 2023, he released a single "Besok kita pergi makan", which reflects on spending time with loved ones amidst a busy schedule. In July 2023, Priadi starred in Umay Shahab's drama film When It Stops Here. He released a cover of Bebi Romeo-penned Krisdayanti's 2000 single "Mencintaimu" on 27 October 2023.
2024–present: ''MARKERS AND SUCH PENS FLASHDISKS''
On 8 March 2024, Priadi announced his sophomore studio album, MARKERS AND SUCH PENS FLASHDISKS as a continuation of his previous extended play. He also released the lead single, "Dari planet lain". He then released three additional singles from the album on a weekly basis throughout March: "Yasudah" on the 15th, "Episode" on the 22th, and "Foto kita blur" on the 29th. The album was released on 30 April 2024, alongside the music video of "Semua lagu cinta" starring Tara Basro and Ken Danuja. "Gala bunga matahari", a track dedicated to commemorating those who have died, was released a single on 24 June 2024. It garnered commercial success, topped the weekly Spotify Top 50 Indonesian chart and peaked at number three on Billboard Indonesia Songs. In 2024, Priadi won his first Anugerah Musik Indonesia award for Best Male Pop Solo Artist for "Gala bunga matahari".In 2025, he was set to star in Edwin's fantasy horror film Sleep No More.
Discography
Studio albums
- Berhati
- ''MARKERS AND SUCH PENS AND FLASHDISKS''
Extended plays
- ''MARKERS AND SUCH''
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
| "Kultusan" | 2017 | Berhati |
| "Ikat Aku di Tulang Belikatmu" | 2018 | Berhati |
| "Melebur Semesta" | 2018 | Berhati |
| "Jangan Bertengkar Lagi Ya? OK? OK!" | 2019 | |
| "Amin Paling Serius" | 2019 | Berhati |
| "Nyala" | 2020 | Berhati |
| "Irama Laot Teduh" | 2020 | rowspan="4" |
| "Misteri Minggu Pagi" | 2020 | - |
| "Serta Mulia" | 2021 | - |
| "Bulan yang Baik" | 2021 | - |
| "Kita usahakan rumah itu" | 2022 | MARKERS AND SUCH MARKERS AND SUCH PENS AND FLASHDISKS |
| "Ambilkan Bintang" | 2022 | rowspan="3" |
| "Besok kita pergi makan" | 2023 | - |
| "Mencintaimu" | 2023 | - |
| "Dari planet lain" | 2024 | MARKERS AND SUCH PENS FLASHDISKS |
| "Yasudah" | 2024 | MARKERS AND SUCH PENS FLASHDISKS |
| "Episode" | 2024 | MARKERS AND SUCH PENS FLASHDISKS |
| "Foto kita blur" | 2024 | MARKERS AND SUCH PENS FLASHDISKS |
| "Semua lagu cinta" | 2024 | MARKERS AND SUCH PENS FLASHDISKS |
| "Gala bunga matahari" | 2024 | MARKERS AND SUCH PENS FLASHDISKS |
As featured artist
| Title | Year | Album |
| "Belum Tidur" | 2019 | Menari dengan Bayangan |
| "Katedral Tiongkok" | 2022 | You Can Be Anyone You Want – A Tribute to Sajama Cut |