4th Impact, “Here We Go”
It’s official: 4th Impact is the newest addition to Sony Music Philippines and ShowBT Philippines’ roster of music talents, which includes P-Pop kings SB19and five-member girl group KAIA. To mark the beginning of an eventful partnership, 4th Impact’s new single “Here We Go,” was produced by Choi YoungHo (Handsome People) and Zrademusic (Adrian K, Methuselah K.).
With a masterful blend of R&B diva chops, hip-hop sass, and stadium-sized energy, the upbeat track positions 4th Impact as a vocal powerhouse deserving of global acclaim. “We wanted it to be a new anthem,” said the chart-topping quartet. “It’s an empowering song that aims to celebrate Filipinas all around the world, and how they’ve shown grace and excellence amidst troubling times.”
LUKE APRIL, “Selfie”
Twenty-year-old recording artist and music producer Luke April’s a new single is about a person expressing his feelings towards another person during the early phase of their connection, immaturely believing that they don’t want to live their life without each other. Based on a personal experience, the song reflects an obsession with a picture/selfie. “Selfie””s lyrics sees the person visualizing scenarios as a pursuer hoping for nostalgic recollections in a romantic relationship. Its coda features the freestyle processed sound of a phone call and the track still manages to end in an unusual yet emotionally fulfilling way.
ANY NAME’S OKAY, “Yugto”
Filipino alternative pop outfit Any Name’s Okay has finally released the music video of “Yugto,” the first single off the five-piece band’s upcoming 6-song EP, Leaving Home—slated to be released this year. Shot from the perspective of an anonymous lover, the visuals take viewers to the coastal scenery of Sambal Beach Farm in Botolan, Zambales—the backdrop to a cute, romantic story helmed by Ria Red.
“Our co-manager and director, Ria Red, came up with the idea of making the music video take a different point of view as compared to other videos,” the band shares in an official statement. “Based on a love song sung in a first person POV, the accompanying video follows Ria’s vision of making it a story but told through the eyes of someone in a long-term relationship, who took the time and effort to get to know their partner, and is now wholly committed to them.”
PAUL PABLO, “Kaya”
Facing issues of love, identity, and social tension, Paul Pablo, born and raised in Davao City enters the PH music industry with a distinguished sound of Pop that coalesces electro-pop, indie, disco, synth-pop, and R&B. His new single “Kaya” is a song about the recording artist’s struggles with adulting and getting his life together in the face of unavoidable pressures and responsibilities. He realizes that this experience is relatable, so he wrote a song about it to show listeners that the key to survival is to do what you can and learn to cope at your own pace. This track is made even more notable by its innovative approach to production values which will quickly pique the interest of listeners.
SHARLENE SAN PEDRO, “Running”
Outside of her acting and hosting accolades, Sharlene San Pedro has successfully branched out into a music career, with a cover of Mayonnaise’s “Paraan” and dropping a second single with “Stars & Caramel Bars.” Fast forward to 2022, Sharlene returns with a new song that takes listeners through a journey of introspection, in search of something possibly out of reach.
Written and produced by Macalino, with Angee Rozul as its sound engineer, “Running” is a punchy midtempo tune that ranks among Sharlene’s finest in terms of range and delivery. “We aimed for a little upbeat kind of song for my new single,” Sharlene shares in a statement. She added that her pop-rock track is all about “feeling all the emotions and trying to live in that particular moment or memory but you know you’re running out of time.”
SYLAS, “Ember”
The track was inspired by the excitement and the feeling of lightness when one meets a person who can be around your true, unfiltered and genuine self. Recording artist Sylas explained, “We wanted the music to embody both the romantic, softness of love and the excitement of newness, which is why we partnered a soft verse with a dancey chorus. Often times, the perfect person comes along when you least expect it. When that happens, the darkest parts and coldest parts become brighter and warmer and we felt the word ‘Ember’ embodied that emotion.”