KBRN, Jakarta: Sakit dadaku, kumulai merindu, kubayangkan jika kamu tidur di sampingku' (I’ve got chest pain, I’m starting to miss you, I imagine if you were sleeping next to me), that is a line from the viral song “Garam & Madu” (Salt & Honey) currently trending on social media. The speed-up version of this song has been used by 1.1 million users on TikTok.

What makes this song so catchy? It’s not just the fun melody and memorable lyrics, but also the cool mix of genres. “Garam & Madu” blends Dangdut, Indonesian folk music style, with Hip-Hop, making it a hit with young listeners. Plus, the lyrics are unique because they mix three languages: Indonesian, English, and Javanese!

The song tells a story from both a guy’s and a girl’s point of view. The guy tries to charm the girl, promising her the “madu” (honey) or the sweetness of love, while he compares himself to her ex who brought her "garam," (salt) or pain.

Unfortunately, the girl wants to take things slow. She’s still feeling hurt from her past relationship and feels insecure about the guy’s rush to move forward. Despite this, they both start to feel a deep longing for each other.

The song, released on December 20, features Tenxi, Naykilla, and Jemsii, who are all new artists in the music scene. Many netizens are curious about these rising stars behind the catchy hip-hop and Dangdut blend. As summarized by rri.co.id, here’s a look at the profiles of the artists behind "Garam & Madu":

1. Naykilla(Foto: Instagram/@naykilaaa)

A beautiful and talented woman, Naykilla, is one of the singers of the viral song "Garam & Madu" on TikTok. She is the younger sister of Sara Fajira, who gained fame through her collaboration with Weird Genius on the song "Lathi."

Naykilla, who just turned 23 in January 2025, has long showcased her singing talent on social media by frequently posting cover songs on YouTube.

2. Tenxi(Foto: Instagram/@tenxi___)

Unlike Naykilla, Tenxi fills the rap section of the song "Garam & Madu." This man who originally came from Sidoarjo, East Java, is a musician that has produced various songs.

He is well-known for exploring a relatively new genre, which is a combination of hip-hop and dangdut, commonly referred to as Hipdut.

3. Jemsii

(Foto: Instagram/@jemsii__)

Apart from Naykilla and Tenxi, there is another member named Jemsii. Although he does not provide vocal contributions, Jemsii is responsible for creating the atmosphere in their viral music.