- September 19, 2026
- 05:13 PM
Bingkai Karya — Ariyo Wahab returns with “Kembali Pulang,” his second single under MyMusic Records, released on September 18, 2026, across digital music platforms and the MyMusic Records YouTube channel. Created in collaboration with singer-songwriter Rendy Pandugo, the song draws from Ariyo’s real-life experience as a family man who frequently travels for work while longing to return home and spend time with his family.
The collaboration began through Ade Govinda, A&R at MyMusic Records, who brought Ariyo together with Rendy Pandugo. Rendy developed the song from Ariyo’s personal story, turning his experiences of distance, exhaustion, and longing for family into a relatable musical narrative. The result centers on a simple but deeply familiar feeling: no matter how demanding life outside the home becomes, there is always a place and a family worth returning to.
The songwriting process itself moved remarkably quickly. Rendy Pandugo completed the song’s melody and lyrics in less than a day, while the musical arrangement was refined to strengthen its emotional character. Ariyo was immediately moved by the result and described “Kembali Pulang” as one of the best songs he has ever performed throughout his career.
“I always want to tell a real story, about where Mas Ariyo is in his life and what stage he is in. I hope the song can feel relatable,” said Rendy Pandugo, reflecting on the writing and arrangement process.
The recording session brought together Ariyo Wahab, Rendy Pandugo, and vocal director Mohammed Kamga, with the recording completed in approximately two hours. Kamga contributed to shaping the vocal dynamics and expression, while Stevano handled both mixing and mastering. William Chow served as producer, with Rendy Pandugo credited as composer and music producer.
The song’s message is further visualized through its music video, directed by Morai. The story follows a father who works as an intercity travel driver, making long journeys each day for his daughter. After spending his days bringing others back to their families, he eventually returns to the person who has always been waiting for him.
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