JANINE DANIELLE, “Why Do You Love Me?
Up-and-coming artist Janine Danielletakes music to a more meaningful worship experience in ‘Why Do You Love Me,” an inspirational ballad written and composed specifically for her by Moira Dela Torre, and Moira’s husband, award-winning musician Jason Hernandez.
“Thesong is about God’s unconditional love,” says Danielle. “It’s the kind of love that you could never earn no matter how good you are and a love that you could never lose no matter how messed up you are.”
The lyrics were inspired by the parallels in the life stories of Moira and Danielle who both grew up in a broken family and were both raised by strong single moms. It was when they encountered God’s love that they felt safe and secure.
EJ DE PERIO, “Buntong Hininga”
EJ De Perio’slatest release is an ethereal sonic treat that provides an interesting take on a conversation between De Perio and God. Known as a promising singer-songwriter with mellow folk and pop sensibilities, EJ De Perio wrote ‘Buntong Hininga’ based on his own dream.
I have dreamt I was falling and falling down,” De Perio tells. “I was afraid of the dark and I couldn’t even move.. But then, I rested and surrendered to my dreams, and I saw stars and heard voices singing in harmony. I woke up crying and wrote everything I felt. It’s like a conversation between God and me.”
DWTA, “Santigwar”
Folk-pop singer-songwriter dwta (formerly known as Jhasmine Villanueva) integrates Bicolano folklore with interpretive dancing on the music video of her new single “Santigwar,” Drawing inspiration from the indigenous healing ritual practiced commonly in some rural areas of the country, the video clip explores themes of mysticism in telling a story of two individuals fighting for love against all odds.
“As far as the concept for the MV, we wanted to really incorporate visually the traditional practice of Santigwar, in the middle of a blooming relationship between a girl and a boy,” the promising newcomer explains. “In most cases, our elders taught us that anything unexplainable can be cleansed or healed through a Santigwar. When we get a reading from a Santigwar, the usual case is that an elemental may have played or got annoyed with us causing us to get sick.”
UE JAM SESSIONS, “Pinto”
The UE Jam Sessions are taking a stand for responsible voting. Their rousing anthem titled “Pinto,” which encourages the youth to support candidates who advocate for progress and genuine reform, is re-released with a music video directed by Vivian Tricia Rabano, a 16-year-old UE student.
The visual treatment, according to a statement released by the music organization, portrays “true-to-life scenarios that should wake up the audience’s senses to vote wisely in the upcoming 2022 elections. It sends a strong message to all the voters coming from the young generation to vote for the good of their future. In their own little way, they want to make their voices heard and appeal to our fellow countrymen to elect pro-people candidates with compelling track records.”
PARTY PACE, “Sensitive Sun”
The first release from Party Pace is funk soul number called “Sensitive Sun”. When the track plays, it brings up surfers riding the waves into the sunset. Or biking in a field of grass in the afternoon with the wind blowing by.
Its sunny disposition can inspire you to get out and experience the outdoors, and it’s something that you can play while enjoying the moment as it comes wherever you are. While an instrumental track, its melodies can inspire the listener to come up with her own interpretation of the appropriate lyrics.
FERDINAND ARAGON, “Sulagma”
Indie folk singer-songwriter from Cebu City, Ferdinand Aragon releases “Sulagma,” a Vispop song that incorporates production that brings back the groovy vibe of 1980s. It’s sure to make the listener dance to the beat (or at least bop his heads to it). The song takes the listener way above the stratosphere into outer space and let him chill there for the length of its runtime. “Sulagma” is a Cebuano word that means coincidence. The main theme of the song is “Di’ ko mutuo og sulagma” which translates to “I dont believe in coincidences.”