Ebiet G. Ade started out by setting poems to song and eventually developed a flowing lyrical style—his acoustic sound proved an excellent vehicle for his impassioned delivery. His 1979 debut—which sold over 2 million copies—proved to be just the start of a prodigious and highly influential career. To date, the artist has released over 20 studio albums and earned a spot on Rolling Stone Indonesia's list of 50 greatest Indonesian singers.