navigating the Legacy: Titiek Puspa’s Royalties Post Mortem

Following the passing of legendary Indonesian singer titiek puspa on April 10, 2025, discussions surrounding the royalties from her extensive musical catalogue have intensified. This issue aligns with ongoing debates about artist compensation within the Indonesian music industry.

Family’s Decision: Entrusting Royalties to Musica studios

Petty Tunjungsari, daughter of the late Titiek Puspa, recently addressed the matter of her mother’s royalties. Speaking at the Rumpi No Secret studio, Petty revealed that the family has placed their trust in Musica Studios to manage the income generated from Titiek Puspa’s songs. “We have entrusted it to Musica,” she stated, expressing confidence in the label’s ability to handle the royalties effectively.

Initial Grief and Future Plans

Petty acknowledged that detailed discussions regarding royalties have been limited due to the recent bereavement. “I myself have only been 3 days, 4 days (left by my mother),” Petty explained, “I have not yet entered the royalty problem becuase indeed it has been taken care of by Musica.” This suggests a deferral of in-depth conversations until the family has had more time to grieve and process their loss.

Ahmad Dhani‘s Offer and Industry Dynamics

The discussion around Titiek Puspa’s royalties gained further attention after musician Ahmad Dhani alluded to potential issues with the National Collective Management Institute (LMKN) regarding the song Kupu-Kupu Night, originally composed by Titiek Puspa and later performed by Ariel Noah, both artists under the Musica Studios label. Dhani reportedly offered assistance in managing the royalty situation. However, Petty stated that she had not directly heard from Ahmad Dhani regarding this offer, learning about it through media reports.

“not yet, I don’t know yet (about Dhani want to help). Just know from reporters. If the matter is not necessarily not paid ‘, it has been paid by Musica. The contract is a lot, it’s been years. It’s been entered (royalties). If not, yes, it is indeed not until now we are the same as Musica. The problem paid or not paid is already included in the system,”
Petty Tunjungsari

despite Dhani’s comments, the family remains committed to the existing system and their long-standing relationship with Musica Studios. Petty emphasized that the label has consistently managed royalty payments, stating, The problem paid or not paid is already included in the system.

preserving a Legacy: Collaboration and respect

Petty stressed the importance of approaching the management of her mother’s legacy with a calm and rational mindset. She highlighted the interconnectedness of the music industry, emphasizing the need for collaboration and mutual respect among artists, musicians, and labels. Let us be cold -headed.I have not entered there. So yes, all of this is we are friends. A song if there is no singer, we can’t sing. The singer if there is no musician, not optimal on the stage. I am.

the family’s primary focus is now on preserving and promoting Titiek puspa’s extensive body of work for future generations. God willing. Like it or not, you can, you can’t, you should be able to, Petty concluded, expressing the family’s determination to ensure her mother’s musical legacy endures.