Barangay LS 97.1 disc jock Papa Obet is back with his latest single “Paano ang Pasko,” a sad Christmas song that reflects on the difficulty of celebrating the holiday without loved ones. The song is set to be released this November 10, under GMA Music, on digital platforms worldwide.

“It’s for people who need companionship this Christmas, especially those in faraway places. The song conveys the difficulty of celebrating Christmas without our loved ones. It’s the time of the year when we’re supposed to be surrounded by the people we love, but for some people, that’s not the case,” said Papa Obet.

The song’s melody and lyrics will surely resonate with listeners especially those experiencing loss and longing.

“I believe that sad songs have a stronger impact. Music is more powerful when it evokes emotions. That’s why I created a sad Christmas song. For me, every time I hear a Christmas song. I am transported back to my childhood, when I was a kid with no problems, just receiving gifts, eating, and having fun. Christmas is so magical, I want to feel and relive that feeling. And that longing feeling is also what they will hear in this song,” shares Papa Obet.

Stay tuned for “Paano ang Pasko on November 10 on digital platforms worldwide.

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Introducing Gel Aquino, a singer and songwriter who has crafted and released her newest song. The song centers on the theme of heartbreak, and given the enduring popularity of emotional tunes, it's certain that a lot of us can deeply resonate with its message.

GMA Music artist Gel Aquino delves into the depths of heartbreak with her latest self-penned emotional ballad “Ang Nais Ko,” now available on digital platforms worldwide.

Inspired by personal experiences and stories of heartache, Gel poured her heart and soul into “Ang Nais Ko,” a song that resonates with those who have endured pain in their relationships. In the song, she shares her heartfelt desire for a relationship that is built in love, trust, and respect.

“The inspiration for this song comes from those who have experienced heartbreak, especially women who have been hurt and become martyrs in their relationships. The main message I want to convey is that in a relationship, one should express their desires clearly and honestly, as communication is vital to understanding and strengthening a bond,” she shares.

The song has taken the music scene by storm, making an impressive debut at the #3 spot on iTunes PH’s Top 100 songs chart upon its release. What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that it is the only OPM track to secure a place in the Top 10 of iTunes PH’s chart. This remarkable feat underscores Gel Aquino’s ability to connect deeply with her audience through her heartfelt compositions and powerful vocals.

Gel’s collaboration with GMA Music has been a joyous experience. “I am so happy because Sir Kedy Sanchez (Artist and Repertoire Manager and In-house Producer of GMA Music) helped me with certain parts, how to sing them and express the right emotions. I enjoyed our recording session, and everything was just a breeze. It has been a rewarding experience because not every singer gets the chance to be noticed by a record label like GMA Music. I am grateful for this significant opportunity. It’s a dream come true to be part of GMA Music as an artist," she shared.

Get ready to be moved by Gel Aquino’s soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics in “Ang Nais Ko,” now available for streaming on digital platforms worldwide.

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Anton Paras, a singer-songwriter, has just released his second self-penned song, "Binalewala", under AltG Records, a sub-label of GMA Music.

Composed himself, he wrote the song in mid-2021 about people who make a lot of effort to show their feelings towards their object of affection but to no avail. Anton wanted to write a relatable song, so he wrote this for hopeless romantics.

Releasing his 2nd self-composed song is fulfilling to Anton because this is is his favorite, “Super na-excite po talaga ako nung nalaman ko na mag-rerelease po ako ng kanta. Sinabi ko po agad kay Sir Paulo Agudelo na gusto ko po itong i-record agad kasi ‘yung ‘Binabalewala’ po ‘yung favorite song ko so far sa mga na-compose ko po.”

Meanwhile, he shared the reason why he wrote the song and its relevance to the title, “Gusto ko po makagawa ng song na marami po talagang makaka-relate kahit anong age po sila.Then ‘Binabalewala po’ ‘yung title kasi parang ‘yung story po nung song is may guy na tinatry po niyang ipakita ‘yung efforts niya sa girl pero hindi po siya pinapansin kahit anong gawin niya po. Tapos doon po papasok ‘yung title po na Binabalewala. Kahit ano pong gawin nung guy, dedma lang po sa girl.”

As a multi-talented artist, Anton continues to explore different song genres, “Gusto ko po maipakita na I can do a lot of genres, na hindi lang po ako pang R&B Ballads. Gusto ko po ma-showcase ‘yung versatility ng voice ko po.”

He sends a message to all hopeless romantics, “Lagi naman pong may failure. ‘Wag na lang po masyadong dibdibin ang heartbreaks and move on to the next po kasi sabi nga po nila ‘There’s a lot of fish in the sea.’”

Anton Attributes his unique sound to the texture of his voice. He developed his passion for music from a young age, influenced by Bruno Mars and Justin Bieber, as well as R&B artists such as Usher and Boyz II Men. In fact, he admires the singing style of Ms. Julie Anne San Jose and hopes to collaborate with her in the future.

Anton expresses gratitude to GMA for providing him with the opportunity to showcase his talents, and he vows to work hard and deliver his best in his craft.

Don’t miss out on Anton Paras’ ‘Binabalewala,’ which will be available on all digital streaming platforms worldwide on March 31.

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Music is one way to ease of some of our burdens, especially this pandemic. Like me, I wanted to lighten the load of worrying that is why I want to hear music that will make my hips swing to the groove. Interesting that one of the Kapuso Singer got an interesting music that you tap your feet and sways your hips a bit. Her song is very jolly and nice to our ears which have a very cute lyrics also. 

Kapuso OST Princess Hannah Precillas is all set to show Kapuso fans a different side of her via the latest musical offering under GMA Music entitled "Sabi Ko Na Nga Ba.”

 

Composed by Jerry Olaguer, this upbeat and novelty song will prove that the artist can go beyond her typical ballad and birit genre. It narrates the sappy story of a person who can’t express his/her romantic feelings to another. 

Here is the video of Hannah when she sings "Sabi Ko Na Nga Ba" during Blog Con

“This song is telling us that whenever we have something that should be told, take the opportunity to tell that person when you still have the chance. Because one of the hardest things in life is not doing or saying what you really want at the moment and regret about it in the future where you don’t have any chance to go back and do what you should’ve done.” 

 

Hannah shared that she can somehow relate to the song since it speaks about so many aspects other than romance. It can also be a wakeup call among listeners to encourage them to share whatever they are holding inside whenever they have the chance to do so.

Beginning September 24, “Sabi Ko Na Nga Ba” is available for download and streaming across Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and other digital platforms worldwid