Born in Balanga City as Aika Zabala, this Filipino singer, songwriter and producer grew up in a family of musicians. Having been singing and dancing since she was young, she entered a lot of singing contests. Although she diverted to musical theatre for a bit, the pandemic triggered her initial love again and she started posting covers to TikTok. Blending R&B, soul and jazz and inspired by Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande and Lea Salonga, she released her debut “Leave A Message” in 2024.
Exploring taking risks, embracing the unknown and not letting chances slip away, her new single reminds us to seize rare opportunities in life, whether that’s love or something else. Wrapped in a delicate melody, the song starts with a mellow piano and her enchanting voice. It slowly leads to a more upbeat chorus, with a laidback rhythm, soft keys and a thrilling electric guitar solo. And with her mesmerizing vocals stroking our ears, this scrumptious tune is brimming with hope and inspiration.
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From his album “Ready Or Not” (1987):
From her upcoming album “Emotional Virgin”, to be released on 6 March 2026:
Hailing from rural Ontario, this Canadian singer and songwriter got the musical bug from watching her grandfather playing the fiddle and her uncles playing folk guitar. She started playing guitar herself aged 14 and began busking about town. She’s played festivals like
Capturing the frustration of having to navigate a patriarchal society, her new single expresses the negative effects this can have on women. Taken from her upcoming album “Mud Blood Bone”, expected on March 13th, the song blends roots, blues and soul into one sonic brew. Starting with an acoustic guitar, the chased melody is further driven by swampy blues guitars and a hot beat. And with the fiery passion of her vocals, this raucous groove is high-spirited folky blues done just right.
From their album “Smoove” (1989):
A soulful, R&B-inspired pop jam, this is the new single by Canadian songbird Tia Wood:
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