After releasing their debut single “Mari Kawan” in November 2023, the reggae unit from Jambi, Indonesia, Flamed Chalice, returned with a track titled “So Sweet” last April 2024.

This single has garnered quite a bit of attention with its enticing guitar intro, followed by a sweet saxophone lick from guest musician Danil. The musical unit, featuring Uwo (vocals), Ramu (bass), Bambang (guitar), Dodok (guitar), Ahdi (keyboard), and Arif (drums), successfully brings a fresh style with a medium tempo and wise simplicity. “So Sweet” stands out as a successful follow-up effort from this sextet, making their work more engaging than previous releases, more soulful. They are also wise enough not to overdo it. It seems their future works are something we should look forward to!

“So Sweet” is a piece of simplicity from Sumatra that comes with a common formula without any artificial embellishments, an original work from the city of Sungai Penuh. Certainly, this is our recommendation worth adding to your daily playlist!

(Sam)