Novita Dewi

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Novita Dewi
Birth nameNovita Dewi Marpaung
Also known asDewi Marpaung, Dewi Marfa
Born (1978-11-15) 15 November 1978 (age 43)
Jakarta, Indonesia
Genres Pop, rock, gospel
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1996–present
LabelsNagaswara

Novita Dewi Marpaung (born 15 November 1978) is an Indonesian singer, who gained wide prominence after being the runner-up of the first season of X Factor Indonesia . She is known for her powerful vocals and skilled singing technics. [1] [2] Dewi is the daughter of legendary Batak singer Jack Marpaung. She started her music career in the mid-1990s through various singing competitions and festivals. She was the runner-up of Cipta Pesona Bintang, the weekly champion of Asia Bagus , and the winner of Festival Suara Remaja Vinolia (RCTI). Her highest achievement was as the grand champion of Astana International Song Festival 2005 in Kazakhstan. [3]

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Despite her success in festivals, Dewi was still unrecognized in Indonesian music scene. Her debut album, Sweet Heart, was released in 2008, but failed to establish her recording career. She is only recognized to certain community through her Batak-language and religious songs. She released her next pop record, a single entitled "Jejak Luka", under Nagaswara label in 2010. Dewi quit the label and went back to competition by joining the audition of the U.S. version of The X Factor in 2011. She made it to the bootcamp stage, but had to quit the show due to social security. [4]

In late 2012, Dewi auditioned for the premiere of X Factor Indonesia. She was put through to the Gala Live Show under Over 26 category mentored by musician Bebi Romeo. During the show, Dewi was a stable contestant with the most standing ovations from the judges. Anggun once stated that she should have been the rival for the judges, not among the contestants. Dewi advanced to the Grand Final round and finished as the runner-up, with a slight difference of public votes, behind Fatin Shidqia. [5]

In August 2013, Dewi released a cover version of Breakeven with Australian Samantha Jade. [6]

Performances on X Factor Indonesia

Dewi performed the following songs on X Factor Indonesia:

ShowThemeSongOriginal artistOrderResult
AuditionFree choice"If I Were a Boy" Beyoncé N/AThrough to bootcamp
Bootcamp 1Group performance"Bunga Terakhir" Bebi Romeo N/AThrough to bootcamp 2
Bootcamp 2Stage act/choreographyN/AN/AN/AThrough to bootcamp 3
Bootcamp 3Solo performance"Halo" Beyoncé N/AThrough to judges' houses
Judges' housesFree choice"Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" Whitney Houston N/AThrough to Showcase & Live Show
ShowcaseWild Card"Langit Tak Mendengar" Peterpan 5Through to Live Show
Live show 1Mentor's choice"Love on Top" Beyoncé 1Safe
Live Show 2Songs from My Mentor"Selamat Jalan Kekasih"Rita Effendy11Safe
Live show 3My favorite song"Cinta di Ujung Jalan" Agnes Monica 10Safe
Live show 4Songs from 90s"I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)" Meat Loaf 4Safe
Live show 5Indonesia's mega hits"Bintang di Surga" Peterpan 9Safe
Live show 6My musical inspiration"Can't Hold Us Down" Christina Aguilera 4Safe
Live Show 7Hits of the Century"Skyscraper" Demi Lovato 4Safe
Live Show 8East Meets West"Mistikus Cinta" Dewa 19 1Safe
"Billie Jean" Michael Jackson 7
Live Show 9Music of the Indonesian Women"Mencintaimu" Krisdayanti 3Safe
"Terbang" with Kotak Kotak 8
Live Show 10Movie Soundtrack"Bukan Cinta Biasa" Afgan 2Safe
"Decode" Paramore 7
Live Show 11Songs by Noah"Nothing Compares 2 U" Sinéad O'Connor 4Safe
"Di Belakangku" Peterpan 8
Road to Grand FinalViewer's Choices"Try" Pink 1Safe
Duet with Mentor"Bawalah Cintaku" feat. Bebi Romeo Afgan 4
Viewer's Choices"Halo" Beyoncé 7
Grand FinalCelebrity Duets"Tak Pernah Padam" feat. Sandhy Sondoro Sandhy Sondoro 2Safe
Mentor's Challenge"Feelin' Good" Cy Grant 5
Winner's Song"Sampai Habis Airmataku"Novita Dewi8
Finalist Duet"Don't Stop Believin'" Journey 9
The ResultSolo Performance"Alone" Heart 2Runner Up
Duet with Eliminated Finalist"Just Give Me a Reason" feat. Alex Rudiart Pink feat. Nate Ruess 4

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References

  1. Anggun Merasa Iri dengan Suara Novita Dewi
  2. Teknik Vokal Novita Menuai Pujian Juri
  3. Duit Novita Dewi Dibawa Kabur untuk Promo Album
  4. Perjalanan Dewi Marfa Selama di Amerika
  5. Perbedaan Tipis Perolehan Voting X Factor Fatin dan Novita
  6. "Breakeven – Single by Novita Dewi & Samantha Jade". iTunes Store (Australia). Apple. Retrieved 31 October 2014.