Hannah Precillas releases single
GMA NETWORK affiliated artist Princess Hannah Precillas talks about the sorrows of falling out of love in her latest single, “Sadly Falling,” under GMA Music. Written and composed by director Njel de Mesa, the song’s lyrics capture what Hannah personally experienced losing her feelings for a person she once cherished. Ms. Precillas’ talents in singing and performing were noticed when she won GMA Network’s reality talent show Bet ng Bayan in 2014. In 2021, she took home the Best Novelty Award during the 34th Awit Awards for her song “Sabi Ko Na Nga Ba.” She also emerged as the second runner-up in Dangdut Academy Asia 5 in Indonesia in 2021. Ms. Precillas has sung various drama theme songs including Kambal Karibal’s “Kanlungan” and “Hindi Ko Kayang Iwan Ka,” The Lost Recipe’s “No Matter What it Takes,” Endless Love’s “Kulang ang Sandali,” and Onanay’s “Awit Kay Inay.”
Clara Benin releases music video for single ‘blink’
SINGER-SONGWRITER Clara Benin returns with the music video of her new single, “blink.” Heavily inspired by Michel Gondry’s romantic sci-fi film, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, the music video finds the folk-pop singer waking up in bed on a beach. It is directed by Josh Elefan, a close friend and frequent collaborator of Ms. Benin. A month ahead of the International Women’s Day, Ms. Benin was featured on a giant billboard at Times Square in New York for Spotify’s EQUAL campaign, having amassed more than 40 million streams on Spotify. Ms. Benin is the first Filipino signed under Sony Music’s OFFMUTE, a Southeast Asian record label that’s entirely dedicated to cross-collaboration within the region. The single “blink” is available on all digital music platforms via OFFMUTE. Watch the music video at Clara Benin – blink (Official Music Video) – YouTube.
4th Impact joins Sony Music PHL, ShowBT PHL
A SINGING group composed of four sisters — Celina, Mylene, Irene, and Almira Cercado — 4th Impact is the newest addition to Sony Music Philippines and ShowBT Philippines’ roster of music talents, which include SB19 and five-member girl group KAIA. The sister act made waves in the UK after finishing fifth on the British singing contest, The X Factor and peaking at No. 10 on iTunes Brazil with their 2020 single “K(NO)W MORE.” Late last year, the girl group co-headlined the crossover orchestra concert Forte with SB19. “It’s an answered prayer for us,” the sister act said in a statement. “We once prayed for a management who will really take care of us and believe in what we can do. We feel ShowBT and Sony Music are the right companies to help us reach more of our dreams. And it is such a great honor to be part of their roster and be lined up with the P-Pop Kings: SB19.” To mark the start of the partnership, 4th Impact has released a new single, “Here We Go,” which is available on digital music platforms worldwide via Sony Music Philippines.
Actress Sharlene San Pedro releases new single
OUTSIDE of acting and hosting, Sharlene San Pedro is now branching out into a music career. With the guidance of Mayonnaise’s lead singer and chief songwriter-producer Monty Macalino, the young actress has released songs that balance teen pop with easy-listening sounds. This year, Ms. San Pedro returns with a new song, “Running,” written and produced by Macalino. According to the 22-year-old singer-actress, the 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.” The release of the single is accompanied by a music video directed by Janelle Cristobal. “Running” also serves as one of the culminating releases for Sony Music Philippines’ International Women’s Day Campaign #BabaeAko, which aims to turn the spotlight on women and female artists under the label’s roster through several online and promotional activities this month. “Running” is available on all digital music platforms worldwide via YR Music and Sony Music Philippines.