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Janine Teñoso shares story behind EP ‘Apat Na Buwan’

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Nikka Avegail Sabio

<p>From journal entries to becoming songs, OPM singer and songwriter Janine Teñoso shared a sneak peek at her new extended play (EP) album <em>Apat Na Buwan</em> that was released on Friday, September 6.</p><p>In an exclusive interview with <a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/"><strong>PUSH</strong></a>, Janine shared that it was a personal story of her life and love realizations that inspired her to create her new EP.</p><p>“<em>Apat na Buwan</em> EP, these are all happenings noong 23 years old ako,” Janine shared. “Lahat ng songs na iyon, inspired and was written when I was 23 years old.”</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-8" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_nwK3WP5Zc/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=675&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A8%2C%22os%22%3A1372018.1999999955%2C%22ls%22%3A800315.3999999985%2C%22le%22%3A800316.799999997%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="972" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-8" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Digging deeper into how she reflected her life stories in her songs, Janine expressed how living independently made her feel and see different kinds of love.</p><p>“First time kong, I think, naging alone. Umalis muna ako sa childhood house ko and I started to, I guess, realize things regarding my traumas and how it shaped me to become the woman that I am noong 23 years old ako,” she told PUSH.</p><p>“So siguro marami akong desisyon na first time ko gawin kaya naopen ako sa different kinds of love,” she added.</p><p>The 25-year-old singer also revealed why she named her new EP <em>Apat Na Buwan</em> and the connection of each track to one another.</p><p>“Apat na Buwan I guess, kasi nagawa ko na iyong ‘Apat Na Buwan’ na song and then nilagay ko yung lyrics ng &#x27;Apat na buwan ka nang pinagbibigyan&#x27; sa &#x27;Hulaan,&#x27; kaya sabi ko I think ayun yung redundant sa buong EP, sabi ko ‘Ayun na lang yung ilagay natin as title sa EP,’” she said.</p><p>“Connected siya actually sa first track na &#x27;Palihim&#x27; down to &#x27;Hulaan&#x27; and then &#x27;Apat Na Buwan&#x27; and then &#x27;23/ and then &#x27;Sandig,&#x27;” she added, revealing how one should listen to the five tracks included on the album.</p><div><strong></strong></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-9" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_qKrU5PKHO/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=675&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A9%2C%22os%22%3A1372035.8999999985%2C%22ls%22%3A800315.3999999985%2C%22le%22%3A800316.799999997%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1160" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-9" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><div><strong> <script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script></strong></div><p>“I think lahat ng nangyari sa personal life ko and sa love life ko noong 23 years (old) ako, so that was two years ago,” she continued.</p><p>In her previous posts on Instagram, Janine shared how she felt telling the stories she first wrote for herself.</p><p>“wrote this one two years ago, she’s finally out !!!! hope u dance to this while crying ur heart out thank u for giving love to these songs !!! it all started out as a journal entry &amp; now two years later its a full song !!! so happi my 23 year old self would be crying thank u 🥹,” Janine expressed for the track “Apat Na Buwan.”</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-10" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C-uxaZpvqon/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=675&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A10%2C%22os%22%3A1372044.299999997%2C%22ls%22%3A800315.3999999985%2C%22le%22%3A800316.799999997%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="1053" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-10" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p><strong> </strong>She also shared what’s her favorite track in another post, saying, “my fav from the EP, &#x27;23&#x27;, my most honest &amp; vulnerable one yet will be out as well 💗 grateful i get to share these stories to u guys &amp; to those who might need to hear it 🦋 this is my hug from me to you 🌙🌙🌙🌙 cheers to our 23 year old selves 🥹.”</p><div><br/></div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-11" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/C_VPZabPtAW/embed/captioned/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=675&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fent-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A11%2C%22os%22%3A1373381.6999999955%2C%22ls%22%3A800315.3999999985%2C%22le%22%3A800316.799999997%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="900" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-11" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p>Now that she released her second EP, Janine also shared with PUSH her goal as an artist.</p><p>“I think my goal personally is just for me to grow. It’s for me to explore it until I reach my maximum potential, if there is a maximum potential,” she remarked.</p><p>“It’s just like becoming open, more and more,” she added.</p><p>Janine then expressed her desire to collaborate with other OPM artists such as Maki, Kiana, Earl Agustin, and the band Nameless Kids.</p><div><strong>READ: <a href="https://push.abs-cbn.com/2019/8/8/fresh-scoops/janine-tenoso-recalls-joining-singing-competitions-38104">Janine Tenoso recalls joining singing competitions way back</a></strong></div><p>Janine rose to fame after being a finalist in the singing competition Born To Be A Star in 2016. Some of her songs include her cover of Itchyworms’ “Di Na Muli”, “Pelikula” with Arthur Nery, and “Tingin” with Cup of Joe.</p>

<p><i>Janine Teñoso released her new EP ‘Apat Na Buwan’ on September 6. </i></p>

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EXCLUSIVE: Janine Teñoso shares story behind EP ‘Apat Na Buwan’

Nikka Sabio

Published September 14, 2024 07:06 PM PHT

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