With "Apa Kabar," Anti Lag shows how powerful music can be as a way to bring people together across borders. The song combines personal memories with global friendship, inspired by the artist's youthful interest in learning Indonesian in school and a request from friend Shakaboyd to work together on the Valentunes compilation.
In general, "Apa Kabar" has excellent rhythm and attitude. The production has a lively energy that is meant to keep people moving on the dance floor, and Anti Lag's lyrics provide the song a unique feel. The balance between bold, spontaneous sounds and smooth, refined rhythms makes for an intriguing listening experience that draws people into its strange, boundary-breaking world.
What makes this single stand out is its cultural essence. Anti Lag makes a work that is both deeply personal and widely available by using words and ideas from the Indonesian language and culture. It recognises the artist's past, but from the point of view of modern electronica and rap-infused dance music. This creates a link between Australia, Indonesia, and other places.
"Apa Kabar" is a celebration of connection, creativity, and the act of saying hello in different cultures. Anti Lag's newest single is unique in the world of contemporary music because of its electric energy and cross-border story. It is both a reason to celebrate and a statement of artistic identity.