Yogyakarta’s rising superstar rapper unleashes new single that paints a picture of global togetherness
In the eyes of the public, the term “sapu jagat” has often been misconstrued as a cleansing ritual, an act of physical and spiritual purification that sounds like it endorses violence. In its essence, however, “sapu jagat” embodies pacifism, peace, and serenity.
“Sapu Jagat” is a concise yet all-encompassing prayer in Islam that is offered to ask Allah as one seeks goodness in both the worldly and the hereafter and for His guidance. Its true nature is integrating nobility with love, peace, and unity. This principle forms the foundation for selecting “SAPU JAGAT” as the lead single, opening track, and Mario Zwinkle’s second album title.
As both a single and an album, “SAPU JAGAT” intricately narrates Mario Zwinkle’s journey as he attempts to cleanse his heart through a spiritual practice in Islam that focuses on the esoteric aspect of the religion. With its straightforward lyrics and effortless style of delivery, Mario candidly discusses his perspective on mental health woes, a concerning and escalating phenomenon that affects not just those closest to him but also on both a national and global scale.
“SAPU JAGAT” marks another milestone in Mario Zwinkle’s inspiring story, a rising star in the Indonesian hip-hop scene that began in Yogyakarta, blending traditional Javanese influences and modern musical expressions. His ascent has been unstoppable since getting involved with Hellhouse Records and releasing “Funk Yeah” in 2016.
What followed included his debut album “Soul Plane”, released during the global pandemic in 2020, several more singles, a collaboration with Indonesian rap legend Iwa K, and his music featuring in films such as “My Generation”, “Gundala”, and “Gatotkaca”.
Mario’s journey is a cultural pride, artistic innovation, and resilience narrative. It will culminate with “SAPU JAGAT”, a symbol of the unifying power of music and the enduring spirit of Yogyakarta.
Beyond its lyrics, “SAPU JAGAT” also aims to convey a precise musical message to boost its listeners’ mental state and be therapeutic. Producer Pramudya Adhy went so far as to incorporate sound healing frequencies in each song on the album to align with the psychological fortification side of the music. “SAPU JAGAT” rocks the scientifically proven 852 hertz to effectively address excessive worries and strengthen an individual’s connection with their best version of self, which aligns with Mario’s philosophy.
One’s reverence for love runs parallel with a devotion to peace, which leads to the seeding of initiatives towards unity. It is depicted in the colossal convoy scene in the music video to “SAPU JAGAT”. Involving more than 300 people consisting of community leaders, living legends, and street champions from Yogyakarta, all representing different backgrounds in terms of groups, races, ethnicities, and religions, the powerful clip provides the perfect visual foil to the song, bringing to life Mario’s ideals and vision.
Every word and every sentence is essentially a prayer, and Mario Zwinkle’s “SAPU JAGAT” prayer marks the beginning of all positive changes. Here’s to love, peace, and unity, all carried by the unstoppable rhythms of hip-hop: don’t stop, can’t stop, won’t stop!
“SAPU JAGAT” will be available to stream or download on all digital streaming platforms starting March 2, 2024.
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