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Contents Introduction Six years after their 1st album "Amusement Park," Iqbal's long-awaited 2nd full album "Chords & Melodies" has finally been released. This ambitious work showcases a new side of Iqbal, incorporating city pop influences and linking to the Indonesian indie scene. An Indonesian city pop band inspired by the mid-1980s Japanese music scene, including Tatsuro Yamashita, Toshiki Kadomatsu, and Carlos Toshiki & Omega Tribe. Iqbal, who enjoys immense popularity in Japan, presents their second album after 5 years!! The Japanese CD version is a special edition, including 3 tracks such as "Let It Swing," which was released as a commemorative album for their 2019 visit to Japan, and two bonus tracks, the original Japanese songs "Cloudless Night" and "Skyline." Media Reviews and More An Indonesian city pop band inspired by the mid-1980s Japanese music scene, including Tatsuro Yamashita, Toshiki Kadomatsu, and Carlos Toshiki & Omega Tribe. Iqbal, immensely popular in Japan, releases his second album in 5 years! (C)RS
About the Artist: Formed on December 24, 2011, in Bandung, Indonesia. Inspired by the genre known as 80s Japanese city pop, including artists like Tatsuro Yamashita and Toshiki Kadomatsu, they began their activities to express city pop in their own interpretation. Frontman Muhammad Iqbal writes and composes all of their songs, and the band name ikkubaru (?C?b?N?o??) is a Japanese Romanization of the pronunciation of iqbal. Their sound, which showcases various expressions by switching between Iqbal's high-pitched, sweet vocals and Rizki's soulful vocals, is also a major attraction. In 2019, they made their fifth visit to Japan and performed at ASIAN MUSIC JUNCTION vol.1, hosted by TBS Radio. He also actively provides music, remixes, and collaborates with Japanese artists such as TWEEDEES, Wakita Monari, RYUTist, and Philosophy no Dance.
