Another highly popular form of Indonesian entertainment was the " dangdut" music genre, a fusion of traditional Indonesian music with modern styles like pop and rock. Dangdut artists like Rhoma Irama and Elvy Sukaeshi had been entertaining audiences for decades, but a new generation of musicians was now taking the genre to new heights. Artists like Ayu Ting Ting and Soimah were pushing the boundaries of dangdut, incorporating elements of electronic dance music and hip-hop into their sound.