What Do Indonesians Think Of Rich Brian? | ASIAN BOSS

If you’re into rap music, chances are, you’ve probably heard about Rich Brian, who broke out onto the scene with a viral KZbin video and was the first Indonesian artist to top the iTunes album charts for hip hop music. Given his global popularity, have you ever wondered how he’s perceived in his home country of Indonesia? How much does the Indonesian youth follow Rich Brian and his music? We hit the streets of Jakarta to find out.
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[@andrianilaras]

Mba-mba yang bilang "kalo disini lebih menghargai orang viral karena karya2 gajelas" SPEAK LOUDER MBAAA I'M WITH YOUUU

[@jeremysianturi8952]

Savage sih dia

[@arinarin1008]

@@jeremysianturi8952 savage tp agak2 gimana gitu, ini tuh media international, jgn trlalu open jg kali

[@farhanmakarim4153]

@@arinarin1008 ya open lah,biar dunia internasional tau jadi bisa membuat orang indo mengubah sifanya jadi lebih mengargai orang seperti richbrian gak seperti yg artis2 yg gak jelas

[@indrawanteguh1509]

Nah mantappppp tuh si mba2

[@radradenku]

same case with malaysia. The grass is greener on the other side

[@wiraldo]

He speaks English just like a native speaker. And English isn't even his first language! What's crazier is the fact that he only watched KZbin videos to learn the language. Mad respect! 👏

[@epg96]

Lagian media2 asing kek film/serial di Indonesia kan make sabtitel makanya banyak anak jaman skrg bisa english

[@mr-vb3id]

i only watched tv as a kid and i learned it. it is the easiest to learn.

[@epg96]

@@mr-vb3id ya emang karena kita kan negara berbudaya sabtitel bukan negara berbudaya penyulihan suara

[@mr-vb3id]

@@epg96 dont understand you.

[@epg96]

@@mr-vb3id oh sorry, i thought u were indonesian, i mean countries that subtitle foreign medias like movies or shows usually have better foreign language skills than countries that dub foreign medias

[@keirorin]

I am Indonesian but I grew up overseas. I got the chance to see Rich Brian (and Niki) live in the 88rising tour and it was the best money I’ve spent in a while. Seeing Indonesians shining on stage where even foreigners know their name was such an amazing experience, I got emotional. Thank you 88rising for this platform!

[@lilzayn1382]

Mantapp broo

[@jisoosyaahooo235]

So lucky :(

[@keirorin]

arif mark007 Di Amerika sekarang

[@andersensitepu6017]

@@keirorin mantap slur

[@fadliaidin262]

You should better live in past of '90

[@myunghyunx]

Growing up in Canada not being recognized as an Indonesian makes me proud that Brian’s proudly showing us out there to be known. We exist 😩✊

[@aqwandrew6330]

Bali is popular thi

[@rizafahlevie9108]

@@sylveon4755 the hell u talking about?

[@yux.tn.3641]

i guess canada does not have many indonesian people? or people from SE Asia?

[@NaNgNg0]

@@yux.tn.3641 Yea SE Asians are mostly people from the Philippines or Vietnam in Canada. It's rare to meet people from Indonesia, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia. Not saying there are none but it really is rare. I don't think most people choose Canada as a place to immigrate to.

[@Saint696Anger]

Lol

[@villainoir]

I'm amazed that Brian shows how much he loves Indonesia in his latest project because his story is quite painful to hear. I forget the platform, but I once watched an interview of him who said that he wanted to pursue a career in the US because as a Chinese descent he doesn't feel safe here (at that time there were many demonstrations related to Ahok case). So, he loves Indonesia, but he's not comfortable at his own home. That makes me sad and wish all the good luck for his brave decision. Fly higher, Brian!

[@fonsineknshr]

I want to see that interview. Did you remember who/what media interviewed him that day?

[@ikapuchino]

It's jakarta. Even i'm not comfortable live here.. What about Manado or Bali? Indonesia not only jakarta.

[@fonsineknshr]

@@ikapuchino but realistically if he wants to have a career as a rap artist in Indonesia, he'll have to do it in Jakarta. Other types of music like Dangdut might be able to grow from outside Jakarta. But as the interviewee said, Indonesians don't typically like rap & therefore it's kinda niche here. Capital/big cities usually can support niche music artists better than other cities. So if he's uncomfortable in Jakarta, he'll probably not be comfortable in other cities in terms of growing as a music artist. So, it's kinda smart business decision of him to take his career where his music has much bigger chance to blow up, in a place that appreciates rap better.

[@bendegorro754]

As other said, Brian's home is in Jakarta. It's like Las Vegas, New York & Washington DC combined. It's not a safe place to live. Also Cultural Friction between the local culture with the Chinese immigrant & their descendant are understandable. The Chinese are very pragmatist yet closed community and the Indonesian native are very delicate but very open community.

[@fonsineknshr]

@@bendegorro754 Well put. Though we also have logically sound reasons for the closed-off attitude (see for example in 1998), many young ones have attempted to be more open-minded, though in a more careful manner than most in Indonesia.

[@anzai5552]

Video about indonesia getting better thanks asian boss

[@rajab4187]

From snakes to rap ,definitely

[@rubberband0909]

i know rightttt.. sedih liat video2 yg kmrn, giliran bahas Indonesia topiknya gitu banget

[@PANICWORKS]

i mean, we can't just show all the good things about Indonesia and ignore the bad things. a lot of our problems, the western world kind of doesn't know about. but its also good our good stuff is being shown too. its all about balance

[@L16htW4rr10r]

@@PANICWORKS Yup yup

[@anzai5552]

@@PANICWORKS topic about religion is not bad but indonesia have more important issues than religion and worldwide not know about it

[@payoyoyoyoyoyoyoyo]

Rich brian has really grown and improved so much. it’s so refreshing to see the direction he’s taking his music and see him finally get the recognition he deserves

[@wandamuthia3876]

Whose indonesian in here who still look into the sub just to make sure it fitted well with what the correspondence are saying

[@rob_patrick1]

I'm watching this at 1.45 speed, been watching videos quicker than they normally are just to save time, so I only looked at the subs 😂

[@nyaaaaaa2195]

ME!!!!

[@The_H]

The sub isn't correct

[@alizlovescherry]

The sub often gloss over the words said 🙃

[@rifandyadnan9501]

True lul

[@katelandominic5978]

I'm from Philippines yet I'm so proud of him. Asian people succeeding is so nice to see. Niki and Brian are doing so well

[@robdeniro2559]

I'm indonesian but I like Manila Grey more than Rich brian 😆

[@thirstaefortae5057]

Same! I’m glad to see so many Asians currently thriving in sports/the entertainment industry internationally. I love what 88Rising is doing 💕

[@wstein244]

Dude pac-man !!

[@imchogiwachingfakeulubands2928]

ASEAN family

[@zeinhermanto3354]

Oh i thought u will comment about similarity between ur lenguage and bahasa😂

[@PAULSHADY]

This is the % Indonesian knows about Rich Brian : 1% Heely Riddler 5% know microwave a bread. 20% People who living in the city 60% After meet the President Jokowi

[@terriblechronic6685]

im the 0.01% i know him since heely riddler

[@alicen4539]

I know him from "dat stick" cover hehe

[@jeremymatthew2305]

14%?

[@theofillusdiangegana9846]

Maybe I am the 5% hahahah

[@ollar.957]

EXACTLY

[@gudschidt6796]

Next vid: How Joji is perceived in his hometown

[@keirorin]

would Joji be popular in his hometown? he was famous in an american/western audience for years before making music

[@AlmiraCalistaDevina]

U

[@LordPixel2012]

Joji isn't very open about his past as Rich Brian. I don't think a lot of people know about him there.

[@beeeean]

Cosvic His filtyhfrank character attracted a lot of eeeeh people

[@marinaandthediabetes]

in the rice fields ...

[@JUSTKIDMusic]

Mba jilbab ijo have a quote "Orang sini kan sukanya yang viral, karyanya gak jelas"

[@realbutnothing2567]

Banyak banget viral yg kaga jelas lalu sampe masuk tv, banyak dari kalangan artis yg sering gimmick, cuma nyari sensasi biar naik daun lagi dan yg pernah terlibat dengan kasus hukum Gue juga bingung dengan kritikan menteri ke Brian Si yanglek perasaan aman2 aja, dari lirik yg kasar ( bahasa indo), dekil, banyak tatto, mv nya bener2 gak memotivasi malah lebih ke porno, sampe punya acara sendiri di trans tv

[@JUSTKIDMusic]

Real But Nothing ya makanya klo ada yg aneh2 kita diamkan saja jngn sampai viral, krn hal itu gk akan viral klo kita gk bahas, kita omongin trus, kan kita jg si yg buat viral

[@fangkiputra9637]

Kalau gue setuju apa kata mba nya

[@andropahsa3904]

Emang bener bukan berati cuma kita aja yang suka viral nggak jelas, tahun lalu di north Americans sana ada "tidepode challenge" aka challenge makan sabum detergent

[@Atsniwrd]

@@andropahsa3904 setuju mas ga cuman di indonesia doang yang kyk begitu..

[@shyshy5623]

I’m filipino and it’s so interesting to hear this language because intonation is sort of similar to Tagalog.

[@furucandy9531]

@arif mark007 it's not weird, it just an account

[@exquize1660]

Did you not speak Spanish and became Christian because Spanish forced you ? what is Tagalog ? A mix of spanish and native ? i'm sure it's different.

[@halsuisso]

finally asian boss choose a nice topic for indonesia

[@juanrumangun2637]

@Dashing TIM DO U NOW WHERE DA WEY

[@tamiputri1720]

Aku malah ngefans karena musiknya sebelum tau dia Indo. Jadi aku sangat tau kalau dia cerdas dan berbakat. Buat kalian yg nggak ngefans tolong dihargai aja.. Kultur hiphop emg begitu. Bahasanya lugas dan sering kasar. Lagu lagunya nggak merendahkan perempuan yak, coba di baca liriknya. Kalau gabisa bhs inggris cari terjemahannya. Jgn berasumsi sblm tau. 😂 Btw semua lagu di album The Sailor bagus. Produsernya sm kayak yg nggarap albumnya Kendrick Lamar jd bangga aja aku tuh 😌 Stream guysssssssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Rosemary-ym4ng]

Fangirl ya 😆

[@jonibangs1797]

ember..liriknya super sopan kalo dibanding rap2 laen (rap korea, rap latin meksiko atau rap amrik)..kaga ada bahasa kasar (f*ck dan lain lain) atau ngerendahin cewek..malah lebih ke rap motivasional atau puitis seperti tupac/chance the rapper...si mantan dubes yg disebut di video sotoy abis..

[@tamiputri1720]

Joni Bangs mungkin yg komen kalau rapnya ngrendahin gak paham budaya rap. Kalau diliat2 brian tuh beda sm rapper lain, gk ngerap tentang duit atau sex aja. Ttp inget sm asal dia juga di setiap interview. Gt aja masih di jelek2in. Indo banget

[@tamiputri1720]

Imam Machfud emg gakboleh yak?

[@jonibangs1797]

@@tamiputri1720 pada ingetnya dat stick mungkin (padahal itu juga lucu2an doang kata kasarnya 😂).. btw gapapalah kalo jd fans karena bangga org indo yg go internasional karena karyanya, daripada yang viral2 gak jelas 🙊

[@xmugiwara528]

I'm from the Philippines and I think Indonesia makes really cool music! From Rich Brian, Niki, Ramengvrl, to folk acts like Garamerica, Amigdala, Pygmy Marmoset, etc. I don't even understand the language. Keep it up

[@weedratcoweatmagrass4272]

Dashing TIM they do like black people and culture it’s just Asians prefer themselves to have paler skin. We don’t worship white people cuz indonesian tend to see white tourist men as ‘maybe rapists’ . People that date white peepz are cuz you don’t see many blacks in asia. We love black people and culture it’s just cuz black people don’t come to Asia.

[@nurfiqryilhamzulfikar1059]

@Dashing TIM I'm asian. I don't hate black people, and I don't worship white people. I know why you said that but please, not all asians are like that.

[@valentvell]

If the reporter interview me, i would say: "ohh,that guy who microwave the bread, i know him."

[@nyaaaaaa2195]

Jujur gue bangga banget sama jawaban-jawaban para Mas dan Mbak di video ini. keren!!!!

[@blueinblurr]

Anak gundar wkwkwkw

[@voyagems5952]

@@blueinblurr baru gw mau komen, wkwk kampus E 🤣

[@gilangihsan4534]

Gw juga setuju ama lu bang wkekek

[@zicoarnoid8008]

I know Indonesia cuz : *POSITIVE THINGS* 1. Bali (Beautiful Place) 2. Iko Uwais (Actor) 3. Yayan Ruhian (Actor) 4. Joe Taslim (Actor) 5. Joko Widodo (Indonesian President) 6. Rich Brian (Rapper) *NEGATIVE THINGS* 1. Overproud 2. Trashing on comment section 3. Wkwkland 4. Toxic people 5. Tacky 6. Nasty to strangers (especially woman)

[@hooligans69ful]

you miss something.. are you even heard called The Minions?

[@erfin704]

The Raid

[@alfienyt1265]

Dan lu orang Indonesia

[@adrianhartanto5243]

1. OM TELOLET OM (dumb things)

[@jimmyhopkins831]

Bacot lah

[@Sulejmani775]

It's just about 20% of indonesia population know him. Maybe 30% after the sailor album.

[@Sulejmani775]

Gak bro. Menurut gue banyak banget yg gak tau. Mungkin memang 90% anak muda kota tau dia, walau beberapa temen gue aja masih ada yg gak tau. Tp di daerah justru kebalikannya, mayoritas belom pada tau dan gak mau tau. Belom lagi emak emak, babeh babeh yg ga peduli sama sekali. Andai mereka pada tau minimal karya brian di youtube viewsnya bisa lah sebanyak via valen atau nela karisma. Yellow aja cuma 10juta views padahal udah tambah viewers luar.

[@petanilemon4345]

Only 5% know how to microwave a bread.

[@IA-gs5cm]

Agree, 70-80% of Indonesians are kpopers I think

[@bendegorro754]

Yeah, Rap Music is a small market in Indonesia. Ask an Indonesian about shitty-to-good pop bands and they can make a list from good to bad's pop bands. But ask them about Rapper artist, low chance they can name 10, let alone ask them to ranking the artist. Brian's get "80%" popular is because he met Indonesia President J. Widodo. Before, hardly if it pass 1%.

[@bendegorro754]

@Y C Check his KZbin or Twitter subscriber & followers. Not even pass 2 millions. If he's really popular, he might surpass 10million subs or followers. People only care for his "success" in America, not much care about his rapping career.

[@dargom368]

that girl at 1:25 was speak truth, orang indonesia masih memuja hal2 tolol seperti pamer harta ala gerombolan halilintar, drama sensasi, prank2 gajelas, ketimbang hasil karya yg baik dan bagus. lihay saja trending list youtube hampir kebanyakan diisi sampah.

[@missyindah1837]

Tuuuuĺllllll

[@fathiafebriani8224]

TRUTH!!

[@kayulapis850]

MantuLLL ga slh drama murahan smua yg trending....

[@denied5492]

Fax

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

1:01 "In your opinion, how popular is he in Indonesia?" He's not Manny Pacquiao, where 101% of the population of his home country knows who he is.

[@hvbris_]

Just Some Guy without a Mustache Manny Pacquiao is from the Philippines

[@keziakezia4734]

Just Some Guy without a Mustache who is manny... this video talk about rich Brian.

[@bpyuuki]

@@hvbris_ not trying to be rude but this guy said, "He's not Manny Pacquiao, where 101% of the population of his home country knows who he is." Duh everyone knows Manny Pacquiao's home country = Philippines.

[@acut99]

Agreed, as indonesian i can say it's not even 50% maybe just 20-30% of the population knows him.

[@arnaruna]

@@hvbris_ he knows

[@theboredengineer2947]

Southeast Asia represent! Keep supporting Rich Brian!!! Filipino fan here.

[@xmugiwara528]

Hi Mac! HAHAHAHA

[@theboredengineer2947]

@@xmugiwara528 HI DAN! HAHAHAHA

[@Chironex_Fleckeri]

@@theboredengineer2947 now kiss

[@user-cn3gd7gf7v]

He is chinese🇨🇳

[@vanishingstar777]

@@user-cn3gd7gf7v Indonesian with Chinese descent

[@velvettrxse9490]

Rich Brian is a legend !!

[@julianrahim8794]

More like "What Gunadarma students think of Rich Brian". Still great content tho! really appreciate all your effort, lads!

[@Improperman]

Baru sadar itu di kampus E, hahaha

[@isan3678]

Anak2 "DPR" 😂

[@nurulzizi]

Gunadarma people😂

[@puspanagrimasbayusadewa6297]

Hahaha yang udah pernah ke gundar pasti tahu kalo itu di gundar, padahal cuman diliatin tembok doang juga tau

[@anggisaputra4526]

Anak gundar semua yg diwawancarain trus lokasi nya didalem halaman pula wkwk

[@rrapppi]

Respect to him (brian) Jealous to his english. He speaks just like a native. Damn 😭

[@marsmooo]

mba yang baju pink di 2:27 nonton videonya ga sih? lol she said he's more overseas.. i mean, his newest video clip shown jakarta in it, not overseas. and no girl, actually only 20-30% Indonesian populations know rich brian, not 80% like she claimed. she probably don't even follow rich brian and all talk.

[@gxfirstday4016]

Oke calm dowm siss😆

[@alivestill77]

Sama, agak aneh denger jawabannya 😂

[@tungs2010]

wow galak amet

[@idedeas]

Wkwkwk

[@anatartri]

Iya, kayak sok gitu

[@aaroncarr8972]

Mad respect for rich Brian love from 🇺🇸🙌🏾✌🏾

[@asrafelicia]

I don't think that he really famous in indonesia. Because: 1. Rap music isn't really famous in Indo. But there are some who really love them. So his niche is really specific. But because of his specificity, he has royal fan in indo that enough to make his popularity noticeable. 2. He use english as his lyrics. Many Indonesian people still struggling with English so they prefer the easier way to listen to their mother language. There is a chance for millenial generation in indo hear his name, but maybe didn't follow his music. And I believe, some people didn't think he is that famous because he never show up in national televisions

[@ayaleea2071]

Agree

[@asrafelicia]

@@soph663 i talk about ratio as a whole comparation. Like a million fans is huge, but compare to more than 200 million Indonesian citizen, it's only 0.5%. I didn't say it as a bad thing, I only compare him to majority mainstream artist in indo. That's why I said his niche is really spesific, but royal. This spesific niche and royal fans really outspoke (and sometimes overproud). But it made him more and more noticeable. For example I do still have a friend who said "I don't know who is Rich Brian" or "I know his name but didn't really listen to his music."

[@asrafelicia]

@Kayra Anggreani as weird as it sound, but yes. Some people still watch tv

[@michael22000]

@@asrafelicia It's not "Some". It's actually lots of people. I believe only 15%-20% of people are not watching TV anymore in Indonesia, most of them are still watching it. (Maybe only Millennials didn't watch TV anymore) And I believe there are actually more than 40% of people who haven't used E-Money such as GoPay or Ovo or Dana, etc. (The numbers are all only my assumption, in my case, I ask a Security if he has GoPay or Ovo. Just when I thought everyone know and already uses a smartphone, he said he didn't have it) And I don't really know Rich Brian even though I'm Indonesian and I speak English. (Not to mention those who can't speak English) I've heard about him, but that's all.

[@asrafelicia]

@@michael22000 thank you very much for correcting and also supporting my statement :)

[@dindajuni9458]

Dan masih banyak orang Indonesia pas brian dateng ke Jokowi bilang ngapain ngundang "cina". Bahasa gak patut dicontoh dll Brian salah satu musisi Indonesia yang bisa berkarier diluar negeri selain masalah nama, dia jarang ada skandal. Setiap ada interview selalu ada kata Indonesian rapper, memperkenalkan Indonesia lewat musiknya, Lahir dan besar di Indonesia, WNI , KENAPA DIPANGGIL CINA?? Brian lebih Indonesia dibanding mereka yang hiduo dibalik layar tapi Mecah belah Indonesia.Genre musicnya lebih ke Hip hop music yang "rumahnya" di Amerika. Ini bisa memotivasi anak anak lain untuk bisa terkenal diluar negeri dengan music yang gak bisa berkembang di Indonesia. karna yang berkembang ya hal2 gak penting kayak mbanya bilang. Transgender yang suka cari sensasi lebih viral dibanding rapper ramengvrl yang karyanya Bagus bangettt.

[@eksantra502]

Setau mereka orang Indonesia ya pake gamis dan cadar, kalo sipit kayak rich brian dianggap pki ama mereka

[@alichipichip7269]

bener bged.. gue ngerti dikit bahasa inggris. dia klo d wawancarai sllu nyelipin kata indonesia. dan joji yg dr jepang ajh jarang atw hampir gk sama sekali sebut kata jepang.. org taunya joji org bule krn dia mix eropa.. dn joji gk da sama sekali wajah org jepang.. begitu dgn rich bukn wajah indonesia bged tpi rich sellu ngebahas dn mnyelipkan indonesia.. dn joji sllu diem d saat rich ngebahs indonesia tdk memotong percakapn rich brian

[@eksantra502]

@@BodohYono Indonesia merdeka krn kafir amerika bom Jepang kau anjing. Dulu perempuan Indonesia masih pake kemben gakada yg ditutup kayak ninja!

[@eksantra502]

@@BodohYono kan gw bilang semua perempuan dulu pake kemben pamer aurat semua. Coba kasih gw satu tokoh perempuan jaman dulu yg pake cadar atau pakaian syariah

[@eksantra502]

@@BodohYono yg mata sipit udah berkontribusi besar buat memajukan ekonomi negara, pabrik teknologi, sandang pangan bahkan pabrik rokok yg kalian hisap punya Cina semua. Mana yg dari Arab kayak rizieq dan somad kontribusi nya buat Indonesia selain menghina dan mengkafirkan orang

[@Spreadshit101]

6:48 He didnt mention the name, but i can tell that he's talking about Agnzemo.

[@shafwandito4724]

Yeah. When someone try to be international, it's actually harder to be noticed. I just hope Agnes Mo back to the old days where she could just be "herself" where she break dance and singing a good song that can make people pumped again.

[@anarkiaksara2346]

Finally, the Indonesian's series that I like. The reporter didn't ask awkward questions anymore, and people give the nice insights. Kudos Asian Boss.

[@Despotic_Waffle]

Respect to Indonesia and to Rich Brian from yo neighbour Malaysia. You going places in the world!

[@lups4016]

Hey Indonesians, go out and speak louder, let the world knows that we're here with more than 200millions of population.🍻

[@ornachia2489]

ASIAN BOSS makes video about Indonesia not about Radicalism, ISIS, Caned or the Poverty of Indonesian people?? I must be dreaming...

[@caw2104]

lol

[@L16htW4rr10r]

They also make one about the snake.

[@peteri8924]

Asian Boss is some.thibg anyone can contribute to, stop being a moaning ass and speak to them about creating a video where you won't get so butt hurt about it

[@justcoping8311]

@@peteri8924 hey douche ,can u see the majority of the video they made were religion related thats why apparently we want something non religion related video

[@ornachia2489]

@@peteri8924 Damn seems like you the one that got Butt hurt, Douche...

[@gfriyandiny]

Klo kata gue si Brian ini bisa sebesar ini cos he is true with himself, he's not faking it, it's original from him, maybe bcos he's still a teenager too so he is so pure. Look at his interviews and you will understand it. Fck with selling your country name to became more popular, if you deliver it like him i wouldn't have any complaints! Good luck to you Brian!

[@sirenoftheeast]

He's so proud of his country since day 1. Kids, especially, touched me so much and reminded me to love Indonesia no matter what. I'm so glad we have this guy named Brian Imanuel. Amen was great but The Sailor proves how much he has improved and i can't wait for more.

[@mjstc7893]

1:34 maybe you're right but in this case.... no, you're not. Rich Brian is very appreciated in Indonesia, people love and support him here. He even got invited by the president of Indonesia not very long ago. So I don't see how he's not appreciated enough in Indonesia.

[@caramelades2922]

I think you're only seeing that because you don't see, for example, the (hard-line) religious people who show such aversion to him, only because he is of different faith or his work doesn't follow their religious rules. I've seen this a lot with my own two eyes, and it's just sad. So, you're right, but 1:34 is also right. I think it also depends on who surrounds you and what kind of Indonesians you see. I mean, there are even people who were angry that he met Jokowi, despite there being a lot of other supporting it too.

[@mithrandir9929]

Honestly im not into rap. But Rich Brian is so lit

[@ingjoon7169]

Yeah!! Im proud to be indonesian. Im supporting Rich Brian to make better art from music especially bout’ indonesian culture. Dont even care bout haters. GO!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@tukutuku-channel]

Actually who's know rich brian in Indonesian is on age 13 - 25 years old. Maybe just around 20% of population and many more don't know him. And i think Rap is not too popular than Dangdut Koplo! ( Asik..asik Josss!!) But i like Rich brian.. you are cool bro!.. *Sory for bad English. Wkwk

[@arin8907]

Asik asik joos😂😂

[@AdilAji]

Hoax

[@mimimada734]

Aku 35 suami ku 45 kita suka bgt Brian dan kita beli album nya...

[@navicules]

saya 29tahun tapi langsung suka pas awal2 muncul lagu dat stick

[@ernastory3537]

Iam 38 years old teacher, mother and I know Rich brian, I'm not very interested in Rap but my mind is open to any type of music, with any language..

[@zeroclout6306]

I'm from texas and I just subbed to you yesterday and I've been a fan of the 88^ and rich brian since Jojis first album with them. I've turned some of my friends who like Joji on to Rich B and also NIKI and Deb never. Its really cool to hear an Indonesian perspective on this thanks for the video and I look forward to more content like it!

[@calieda]

I am proud of him, I'm also a fan of some of his music even if I'm not really into rap. I agree with the guy that says one factor to his popularity is that he does hip-hop which is popular in the west, and that he does it in English, he's also eccentric. But popularity nowadays also depends so much on luck. Why do some contents get more exposure thab others of the same or even higher quality? Well, that content is at the right place and at the right moment. But anyway, I hope he keeps working hard and stay true as a musician! I love that he's also trying to make Indonesia more known among the ignorant western fellas so I'm glad for that. Good luck, Brian!

[@jasen2456]

The way Rich Brian looks in the thumbnail looks like how I used to draw someone looking up when I didnt know how necks worked.

[@karttoay2891]

The fact was reveal when the girl with green scarf clip 😊 that was sad but true. Indonesian netizens are just like that. That was just too baaaddd

[@Daniel661lol]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS

[@DK_was_here]

Here Rich Brian fan from Thailand 🤟🇹🇭

[@payoyoyoyoyoyoyoyo]

YES love the rich brian content!!!

[@euonia3093]

He is the first ASIAN artist to top the iTunes album charts.

[@winstonwestley746]

Brians Lyrics Hit hard, thats why he deserves the Respect.

[@alvanmahardhika8821]

This is art.. not just a dumb thing that viral.. hope that brian seen this video

[@TheBruthaDave]

Not what I expected from Indonesia. Good Luck to him and G'day Indos from Australia.

[@pluealac]

May i ask what did you expect before?

[@chiachic5765]

I am a big fan of Rich Brian from Taiwan😁😁

[@geezla]

He is my idol,I'm so proud of him. Love u Brian,keep it up🔥 ♥️🇮🇩

[@dian_kheke]

not just the first Indonesian artist who being #1 on iTunes Hip Hop chart, but he's being the first asian artist too on that genre. Proud & respect!! and he's already launched his single called: BALI. and it's superb!!

[@SuperChiko]

This is a beautiful video 🌟🌟✨✨✨

[@Ryuukaru]

as one who also hyped up and cheered him when I first watched him went viral, I really feel happy to hear his lyrics in Kids. Everyone can reach their dream no matter where you're from. and he became one of the proof of dreams do come true. Before, it's a common sense to think as an Indonesian singer you could not be famous internationally, placed no.1 in iTunes chart, etc. But Brian give an example that it is possible. so in my opinion, in some ways it encourages the young generation to reach their dreams even it's against the current situation.

[@NaNgNg0]

It's not just that he's Indonesian but he's an Asian making it in the American music scene. And if you don't know then look up his company 88 rising thats basically what they are trying to do and Rich Brian happens to be one of the popular one. Personally I'm rooting for Niki 😁

[@tulipkara9835]

Im Indonesian and follow his career since Dat $tick, Who that Be, Cold, History, Glow Like That, Amen, Midsummer Sadness, etc. And until Yellow, Kids, Drive Safe and all song in the Sailor Album. And will always support him. I hope Rich Brian gain more popularity not only overseas and also in Indonesia especially. He needs get more appreciation for his unique and cool music. Please dont stop listening and streaming about him in KZbin, Spotify, etc. And also for Niki in 88rising too. I hope they both gain more attention from all over the world. ♥️

[@TriscuitsForDays]

The video I’ve been waiting for!! Love RB

[@trblbts2154]

next please make a video on what do indonesian’s think about the artist niki? ☺️

[@dfk2199]

Kok narasumber bagus ya? Apa manusia-manusia di Indonesia udh mulai cerdas berpikir, gk ngaco lagi mulai beradab 👍

[@yurian27]

Mungkin karna interviewnya di kampus yg ditanya kalangan mahasiswa coba klo misalnya di tempat lain wkwk

[@zeinhermanto3354]

Ya iyalah yg di wawancara i orang berpendidikan semua coba wawancara di pinggir jalan pasti jawabannya lebih beragam

[@nitronmuscle4258]

Coba yg ditanya bocah2 gajelas

[@jogery7]

Anak Gundar emang keren

[@flowerlover6168]

Aku juga mikir misalnya tiba tiba di wawancarai konten kayak gini, waduh ngaco dah pasti. Di cut kalo perlu hahaha. Kagum mereka bisa berfikir cepat

[@MsAzyria]

Yesss!!!You guys finally come to Indonesia.. Rich Brian is under appreciated here in Indonesia I agree... We should support him more...

[@jojo.joanna]

Thank you for these interviews!

[@yeshfanesh2747]

my family and i stan for you Brian:)

[@lauraaguilar4728]

CLICKED SOOO MNFINGG FASTTTT KINGG❤

[@juliaastarina8763]

I hope Brian will thrive and develop himself as artist even more. It's very touching how deep he still feel attached to his roots. Lanjut terus Brian!

[@ekaFreezzy]

I've been knowing him since dat st!ck. It was great. Im rooting on his music. Im Indonesia (whatever the ambassador said) u're great, and im so proud of u. Keep shining, bro!!

[@ifa4dd]

This is a good video. Thanks Asian Boss! Rap isn't a popular genre in Indonesia. If you interviewing older generation, I'm pretty sure they wouldn't know Rich Brian 😁

[@guswim6417]

DAMN WE LOVE INDONESIA ! ❤️

[@beracahlam1479]

yayy. i've been waiting for this ^^

[@quokka6530]

I'm so proud of how far Brian Immanuel goes until now.. Support him from early days. And these guys on the video are very supportive, which are rare for Indonesian.. So proud..... Crying the whole video...

[@v41eria]

love rich brian all the way from italy

[@chrispoop]

Rap was Born in the 80's in USA and showing cityes Is one of the caracteristics of original Rap. Watch Tupac or Snoop Dogg videos.

[@OritaHo]

Thanks for making this video！

[@nyol4415]

Brian must be so glad to see this video, a fellow educated Indonesian youngsters

[@randomscroller9347]

I actually got into hip hop BECAUSE of his music

[@dotashortvideo]

Dia mungkin Di ajak gabung rising88 Karena Bahasa inggrisnya diatas rata rata orang Asia dengan music rap yg pengucapan katanya cepat. Selain itu karyanya memang jenius, rising88 punya misi untuk menjukkan bahwa Asians musisi juga bisa jadi spotlight Di dunia bukan hanya eropa maupun America,

[@FightingSportsMedia]

Love this channel.

[@sitinurlaelilutvianimurni5656]

So happy to see all the perspective and how people respect Rich Brian and open minded thank-you ppl thankyou Rich Brian 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@llama2745]

make a video about begpacker in bali please

[@MrAzmi7777]

Harusnya gw yg d komentarin :’v Gw beli album Amen n Head In The Clouds di iTunes :’v

[@MrAzmi7777]

Freedom Of Speech beli aja gan 😬

[@isma7599]

He is great, as an Indonesian we should support him at all cost, there is no thing called "overproud". If you want your artist getting bigger support 'em

[@brianwijaya88]

There's so much Indonesian Rappers (The Legend Iwa K, Tuan Tiga Belas, Saykoji, Raben, Ramengurl, Ariel Nayaka, and many more )...And they're have their own uniqueness and I just can wish that Rich Brian career in worldwide capable to elevated and grow Indonesian Rappers career into a better phase more than before. RESPECT and SALUTE. Jayalah INDONESIA.

[@samm1429]

Mantaf Mbak yang berhijab,,Orang Indo hanya menghargai yang viral tapi unfaedah

[@jaced7289]

Never heard of him until this video .. I'll check him out..

[@SapiTebang]

@@artistasha9331 let me fix your statement there.... "YOU"RE MISSING EVERYTHING" just give him try.., especially his new album THE SAILOR, it's a really awesome album, i know this is my personal opinion but it deserved ALBUM OF THE YEAR

[@jaced7289]

@@artistasha9331 😂

[@mimimada734]

Yess check him out PLEASE

[@diyaroo]

Lit video, lowkey waited for this.

[@zezefafafa1049]

I am amazed how these people sees the positives among Brian's imperfections ❤💕

[@alinabintang1642]

In Asia Rap is difficult genre music to understand, not so popular.. Until rich chigga transform to be rich Brian.. Rich Brian is game Changers..

[@ndk4]

Yeah its time people know that indonesia is not just bali

[@lululubis9004]

Well, i'm so proud of him. Rich Rian such a Humble person. Coba ajj nontom dia di First We Feast yg dia bareng Joji. Merek ber2 masak2, dn rich brian jg pnh kok d wawancara di Resto masakan Indo di Amrik dn dia ksh tau ttg makanan2 Indonesia. 1 lg kalo ud genre hip hop d amrik bahasanya emg gtu x. Coba tny sm yg tau bahasa2 gaul di amrik kalo emg lo gak ngerti bahasa inggris. Rich Brian bnr2 pelajarin dunia dsna spt apa, cara bicaranya gmn. And i Also proud of Niki. Rich Brian and Niki gue yakin mereka bisa bawa nama baik Indonesia dgn Hasil karya mereka. 😍😊🙏

[@MisterGrandonk]

Terimakasih Asian Boss. You show who is the boss

[@lalakuma9]

What I want to know is whether people overseas know that Rich Brian is Indonesian. Because I've heard some people assuming that his citizenship is Chinese (as in he has a mainland Chinese passport). But I guess he makes it pretty clear in the last music video, lol.

[@gorgeousg7296]

he is chinese indonesian not chinese chinese

[@erfin704]

Chinese proud of him also.

[@kkoxkoo]

he is original chinese indonesian🇮🇩

[@furucandy9531]

@@gorgeousg7296 lmao chinese chinese 😂

[@ValentineWan]

people in america always think all asian looking people are from china

[@Sk-sr1yc]

I feel like Brian is the bad bunny of Indonesia, like in the sense that he is very well known and people might not know his music but know the name

[@djourdan941]

Rich Brian u have all of my support ❤️. So proud of u...!!! 💪🙏

[@ayamiknas8738]

Thanks for you too, could you talk about libraries in Asian countries and its system.. and if you could share with us a few stuff about novels and most famous books and writers, wither they like reading or not, and thank you so much again 👏💐

[@rudyfang2252]

rich brian, berharap anda bermain film layar lebar saatnya produser membantu rich brian dan indonesia menuju pasar yang lebih besar Di saat sekarang ini adalah moment yg tepat karena rich brian sdh menembus pasar internasional dan berharap musisi yang lain segera menyusul atau berkalorborasi bersama rich brian dan kawan kawannya. . .

[@epg96]

Asian Boss, are you gonna make video about this Why don't younger Indonesians use FB anymore?

[@khalifaljibrang6028]

dipenuhi ibu2 Dan bapak2

[@epg96]

@@user-qc6ep9vg6t paan? Hampir bocah2 d lingkungan gw pada ga make FB

[@epg96]

@@andronikus_tppu1256 nyaris hampir gw ga pernah liat bocah buka ato minta akun FB malahan dah jadi IG

[@fonsineknshr]

@@epg96 yaa lingkungan mas bukan representasi se-Indonesia. Tapi memang secara mainstream lbh aktif Twitter, IG, Snapchat (masih relevan ga sih? haha), Discord, gitu2. Anak muda yang masih aktif di FB itu banyak kok. Tapi mungkin itu lbh ke mereka2 yang punya komunitas/passion yang masih aktif juga di FB.

[@TheHayato5555]

Masih banyak. Tp aktif di grup2 jual beli dan komunitas

[@kentisukenti1548]

Rich Brian Luar Biasa. Walau Famous, Tapi Tidak sombong, Selalu Friendly and Respectful. Selalu Membawa Nama Negara. Mengharumkan Negara. Love you Brian. Sukses selalu

[@hungry8560]

Lagu terbarunya itu rasanya senang si liatnya. Memberikan harapan pada anak muda untuk tetap bekerja keras. Karena banyak anak” yg dicuci otak bilang ya kalau miskin udh jalannya Tuhan lah apa lah. Akhirnya “gak ada gunanya kerja keras”.