Pak Kardiman

Pak Kardiman is a Jakarta-based reggae, dub, and sound system collective formed by seven bad bwoy: Tama, Niko, Anjas, Nugex, Dony, Mario, and Mul. Active since 2022, they fuse reggae roots, dub pressure, UK sound system culture, and chaotic karaoke energy into their own mutation called “Reggae Burjo”, a grassroots sound inspired by the communal spirit of Indonesia’s warung burjo.

Built on heavy bass, Jamaican raw grooves, and collective sing-alongs, Pak Kardiman flips familiar Indonesian pop anthems into dub-infused reggae versions. Their remixes have gained over 100,000 plays on SoundCloud, reaching listeners worldwide and receiving support from artists such as Dipha Barus, EGNEVER, DecemberKid, and Semo (Korea). With a DIY mindset rooted in sound system culture, Pak Kardiman creates a space where bass, nostalgia, and community collide.