OPM singer Nicole Laurel Asensio to drop new song 'I Know My Worth'

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MANILA — OPM singer Nicole Laurel Asensio is all set to release a new original composition for International Women’s Month, in tandem with fellow empowered and multi talented women in music — Saxdiva, Vanessa Celestial (trombone), Yanni Diola (backup vocals) and Yuna Reguerra (bass).

“I wrote this song during the pandemic without the usual jam-sessions with co-writers, but instead by using samples and loops. It was during that time that I also first met a brilliant artist, composer and producer Sam Akins online. We clicked immediately and went on to writing a few songs even without meeting each other in person yet. It was only three years later that I let him listen to the initial rough demo for 'I Know My Worth' in a studio session," Asensio said in a release.

"I sang it for him, Sam’s eyes seemed to light up at that moment. I had always wanted to work with him! He’s prolific! — the moment seemed right. So we decided to pursue the rest of the production then and there. Sam’s pop sensibilities and prowess in singing, composing and playing several instruments instantly swayed me to partner up with him for this production, and a number more in the near future,” she added.

Asensio said “I Know My Worth” is a "fierce and fiery anthem for the modern bond-girl who won’t take B.S. from anyone who makes her feel like less than her worth."

"With Big, bold brass and string arrangements, upright bass and cinematic nuances resting upon a modern backbeat, the track is a perfect blend of old and new, classic and modern- a true trademark of Nicole Asensio’s signature style for several years now," she said.

"The vocals range from slick and smooth to textured and feisty highlighting the persona behind the intention of the track—a woman who knows her worth."

Asensio will launch her new single on March 19.