Badai, a pivotal figure in Indonesian music, began his career in 1999 as a songwriter. He rose to prominence with Kerispatih, known for his perfectionism and phobia of flying. Beyond the band, he ventured into a solo career in the early 2010s and formed Brand New Storm in June 2010, a vintage rock project band. His collaborations with renowned Indonesian artists like Agnes Monica and Andmesh highlight his versatility. On May 24, 2016, Badai left Kerispatih to fully embrace his solo career, continuing to impact the music world.