Several theories exist on the origin of dangdut koplo. This includes dangdut kotekan which was being played since 1993 in the Girilaya region of Surabaya. Dangdut kotekan was music played to wake up the community for sahur during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The drumming technique of dangdut kotekan was developed by drummers Mas Naryo and Mas Sugeng.[1] Other stylistic origin traces to dangdut campursari (congdut) based in the Banyuwangi area, which is known for traditional rhythms and thickness of kempul drums.[4] Koplo also blended in elements from other regional musical genres, including West Javanese pop sunda and East Javanese kendang kempul.[5]