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A song "Kompor Meleduk" which is sung by Benyamin Sueb has lyrics and arrangements that are quite simple. However, the message inside the song is deep enough. The song lyrics composed in 1970 illustrate the problems that exist in the capital city, Jakarta at that time, such as floods and fires. In addition, the end of the song "Kompor Meleduk" calls for listeners to move along in solving the existing problems. "Kompor Meleduk" is one of the most famous songs from Benyamin Sueb. Benyamin Sueb is a multi-talented Betawi artist. He is star film, comedian, and master in music. But who thought that the artistry of Benjamin began as a street singer. Since three years old, Benjamin often sang around his village to help his family’s economy. By singing on the street from one place to another, Benjamin still performed to sing well and danced interestingly. The song lyrics of "Hujan Gerimis" that you’ve just heard sounds like poems. Poem is a speech culture that is closely related to Betawi people and is used for certain occasions, such as tradition of Palang Pintu” at Betawi’s traditional wedding. The song "Hujan Gerimis" advises that we do not need to be sad so long due to love affairs, because marriage will surely come itself. Thanks to his work in the art world, the name of Benyamin Sueb is known as one of the influential Betawi cultural figures. Even though he has gone forever since 1995, the memory of Benjamin Sueb is not easily forgotten. In fact, there are plans to establish the Museum of Benjamin Sueb, which aims to preserve his works and contributions for the development of Betawi culture.