Pinkan Mambo recalls joining Ratu music group

Singer Pinkan Mambo has shared details regarding her early career, specifically her journey of joining the music group Ratu. She recounted how she persistently contacted Ahmad Dhani’s residence, eventually speaking with Maia Estianty on the fourth day of attempts.

Mambo stated that while she initially sought a solo career, she accepted a duet offer with Estianty as it was the available opportunity. She noted that her audition lasted only one minute after she performed Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You.”

Regarding her earnings during her time with the group, Mambo mentioned that her compensation varied significantly, ranging from 3 million IDR to 25 million IDR per performance.