Muchsin Alatas is an Indonesian dangdut singer born on February 3, 1943 in Makassar, Sulawesi . He rose to fame in the late 1960s and 1970s with a string of popular singles that helped popularize the genre across the archipelago . Known for his warm baritone and emotive delivery, Muchsin recorded numerous hit albums featuring expressive ballads and danceable tunes, such as Gembala Cinta, Dangdut Abadi, and Golden Hits Dangdut . Over the decades, he has collaborated with fellow dangdut stars like Titiek Sandhora and Monata, delivering memorable performances both in studio and live stages . His long career continues into the 2000s and beyond, with notable albums like Ex Narapidana (2023) showing his lasting appeal .