D'Masiv Vocalist Rian Credits Kencur for Vocal Cord Health Amid Busy Schedule

Rian Ekky Pradipta, the lead singer of the popular Indonesian band D'Masiv, revealed his long-standing practice of consuming kencur, a traditional Javanese ginger-like rhizome, to protect his vocal cords. This habit, instilled by his mother in his childhood, involves eating the peeled root raw, a simple yet effective method he maintains to this day.

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It was actually from when I was young, I used to eat kencur. Kencur that was just peeled and eaten directly, not squeezed. Usually, my mother always reminded me to bring kencur.

Pradipta explained that his commitment to consuming kencur stems from past experiences where he neglected his vocal health, often succumbing to sore throats after drinking cold beverages. Since adopting the kencur routine, he has rarely suffered from such issues, allowing him to perform consistently even with a packed concert schedule.

Beyond his personal regimen, Pradipta shared that the entire D'Masiv band has revamped their backstage rider demands to prioritize health. Their new focus includes ample warm water, milk, probiotic drinks, fruit, and the aforementioned kencur. They consciously avoid iced drinks to prevent throat inflammation and maintain vocal quality. The band also ensures oxygen tanks are available backstage, recognizing the physical toll of performing multiple shows in succession across different cities.

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I used to be quite naughty. Naughty in the sense of drinking iced things, so my throat would easily get sore, easily inflamed. Since then, I started (consuming kencur regularly) and now it almost never happens.

This dedication to vocal and physical well-being is crucial for the band as they navigate their "Asia Home Run" tour. By prioritizing healthy consumption and vocal support, D'Masiv aims to ensure peak performance throughout their demanding schedule, demonstrating a commitment to their craft and their audience.

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Yes, there is oxygen too, because usually when we, like recently, had to perform for 4 days in a row, and the distances were quite far, from Bekasi, Jakarta, Bali, then to Gresik, so it really has to be maintained, right? There's oxygen backstage, there's water, definitely.