Centyl (EP)
Centyl (stylized in small caps) is the debut extended play (EP) by Indonesian singer-songwriter Naykilla. It was released on 17 October 2025 across various digital music platforms. The album marks Naykilla's transition from a social media figure to a professional recording artist, exploring a fusion of traditional and modern music genres.
Background and composition
Previously known for her viral social media content, Naykilla released Centyl as a demonstration of her creativity and commitment to the music industry. The album's production was directed by producers ACTIVE in the Indonesian hip-hop scene, resulting in a polished production quality that maintains a sense of spontaneity.
Musically, the album is a cross-genre experiment combining elements of dangdut, breakbeat, electropop, hip-hop, and R&B. Apple Music categorizes the album as teen pop, with a description highlighting The Intersection of traditional dangdut rhythms and modern beats. Naykilla often refers to this musical style as "hipdut" (hip-hop dangdut), which blends playful lyrics with Generation Z energy.
Track listing
The album consists of six tracks, including several collaborations with other musicians:
Themes and identity
The title Centyl (a play on the Indonesian word centil, meaning "flirty" or "coquettish") was chosen to represent Naykilla's expressive, bold, and playful character. The lyrics in this album cover themes closely related to Generation Z life, ranging from self-expression to more relaxed and relatable narratives.
Personnel
- Naykilla – lead vocals, songwriter
- Tenxi – featured vocals (track 4)
- Jemsii – featured vocals (track 4)
- Yung Caters – featured vocals (track 5)
- RYO – featured vocals (track 6)
See also
- Jemsii
- Garam & Madu (Sakit Dadaku)